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Author | : John T. Greenwood |
Publisher | : Universe Publishing(NY) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Aeronautics |
ISBN | : 9780789399953 |
A history of aviation focuses on the technical developments and specific models of aircraft and the future of aircraft design.
Author | : F. Robert van der Linden |
Publisher | : Quarto Publishing Group USA |
Total Pages | : 217 |
Release | : 2016-05-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0760351511 |
Experience the history of flight with the world-class aviation collection at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, which attracts millions and millions of visitors each year in Washington, D.C.From the moment the Wright Brothers first took flight in 1903 to the modern-day reliance on stealth aircraft and drones, there have been significant advances made in aviation. Milestones of Flight celebrates each era of advancements by showcasing the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's world-class aircraft collection. Authored by Dr. Robert van der Linden, a leading expert on aviation and Chairman of the Aeronautics Department at the NASM, this book is a stunning profile of the advancements in flight from decade to decade, illustrated with beautiful, large-scale photography and enhanced with little-known facts, anecdotes, and insights from major players in the aviation industry.Climb inside the cockpit of the Spirit of St. Louis that Charles Lindbergh piloted solo across the Atlantic Ocean, making history. Contrast that with a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb. The full-page photos of each milestone-making aircraft are accompanied by timelines to showcase related aircraft as well as sidebars with interesting and little-known facts, stories, and related research.Milestone categories include:- Era of Early Flight- World War I First Fighters- Long-Range Record-Setting Flight- Popular Flight- First Commercial Airliners- World War II Aircraft- Experimental Flight- Cold War Military/Korean Conflict Aircraft- Commercial Jets- Modern Military AircraftWhat will the next milestone be?
Author | : Intitute Smithsonian |
Publisher | : Trident |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1996-12-18 |
Genre | : Aeronautics |
ISBN | : 9780883633168 |
Author | : John T. Greenwood |
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Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Aeronautics |
ISBN | : 9780883639887 |
Author | : Tim Grove |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 302 |
Release | : 2016-06-28 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1613129246 |
Milestones of Flight takes readers soaring through the high points of American aviation: from the Wright brothers and their competitors to the military pilots who first circumnavigated the globe, from the initial space rocket to the moon walk, from the earliest manmade satellite to today’s spy drones. The book also describes what inventions—such as rocket propulsion, the wind tunnel, and the silicon chip—helped move flight upward and beyond. Profusely illustrated with objects from the Smithsonian’s collection, Milestones of Flight provides an inspiring look at America’s contributions to aviation. The book includes a bibliography, author’s note, and index.
Author | : John T. Greenwood |
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Release | : 1991-09-02 |
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ISBN | : 9780517076248 |
Author | : John T. Greenwood |
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Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Aeronautics |
ISBN | : 9780883635896 |
A history of aviation focuses on the technical developments and specific models of aircraft and the future of aircraft design.
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Release | : 2017-02-01 |
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ISBN | : 9780998499314 |
Author | : Norman Ferguson |
Publisher | : The History Press |
Total Pages | : 121 |
Release | : 2013-05-01 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 0752492853 |
The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures and interesting stories from the world of flight. Sad, humorous, baffling and astounding stories abound, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day, and covering everything from great milestones, famous names who've served, and the greatest of aircraft icons; phantom pilots and aircraft and a glossary of slang; the origins of plane-spotting and unusual aircraft names; great feats and enduring mysteries; lucky escapes and great aircraft in the movies... the trivia is limitless and will appeal to everyone, whether you want help telling your Spitfire from your Messerschmitt or you know a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II!
Author | : Steve Pace |
Publisher | : Zenith Press |
Total Pages | : 743 |
Release | : 2016-03-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0760351422 |
They're all here--every X-bomber and X-fighter since 1942. On October 2, 1942, the Bell XP-59 Airacomet soared up and away from present-day Edwards AFB, launching the US Army Air Forces into the Jet Age. In the several decades since, hundreds of new variations of experimental and test turbojet-powered bombers and fighters--X-bombers and X-fighters--have taken explosive flight. These aircraft blazed a trail leading to today's B-2 Stealth Bomber and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. The Big Book of X-Bombers & X-Fighters showcases all of the USAF jet-powered X-bombers and X-fighters that have flown since 1942--more than 90 in all, including the alphabet soup of their variants. From experimental to prototype service bombers and fighters--from the XB-43 to the B-2A and the XP-59A to the F-35A--they're all here, with their inside stories revealed. Some of these aircraft were further developed. Others were canceled. All stretched the performance and design envelopes. More than 250 photos illustrate all of these experimental aircrafts' cutting-edge features and zeroes in on histories of their design, flight testing, and weapons testing. Specification tables detailing performance, design, and armaments help round out this compendium of information on truly groundbreaking aviation designs. X-bombers and X-fighters in The Big Book of X-Bombers & X-Fighters include: Bell P-59 Airacomet Republic P/F-84 Thunderjet Douglas B-43 Jetmaster North American B-45 Tornado Boeing B-47 Stratojet Curtiss P/F-87 Blackhawk McDonnell P/F-85 Goblin Convair P/F-92 "Dart" Northrop F-17 Cobra Boeing B-1 Lancer And all the rest! Specifications included for each aircraft include: Length Height Wingspan Empty weight Gross weight Maximum range Ceiling Maximum speed Armament In addition, veteran aviation author Steve Pace shows readers some of the designs that could have been and offers a peek into what might be lurking in the future, making this the definitive guide to USAF jet-powered experimental aircraft!