The "Times" Aviators
The "Times" Aviators
Summary
To mark the centenary of the first powered flight by the Wright Brothers in December 1903, "'The Times' Aviators" presents a photographic history of flight and flyers, from the pioneering days to the jet age.
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The "Times" Aviators by Michael Jh Taylor
On the 17th of December 1903 the world changed forever. The first powered flight by the Wright brothers at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina ushered in the era of powered flight, which has transformed and shaped all aspects of modern life. To mark the centenary of this momentous event, this text presents a photographic history of aviation, from the failed attempts at flying machines at the end of the 19th century, such as Lilienthal's glider, through the Wright brothers themselves and on to the pioneers who spread aviation throughout the world. It provides coverage of: Louis Bleriot's first flight across the Channel in 1909; the first transatlantic crossing in 1919 by Alcock and Whitten Brown; and Amy Johnson's first flight to Australia in 1930. It examines the rise of the first passenger airlines in the 1920s, too, and chronicles the beginnings of the jet era in the 1940s. The rise of great commercial airliners such as the Jumbo Jet, Concorde and the Airbus are also dealt with to give a comprehensive account of a century of powered flight.Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, America's foremost authority in history and science.
Michael J. H. Taylor began writing at the age of 19, and has published more than 120 books on aviation and aerospace subjects, following in the footsteps of his father, the renowned aviation writer and editor, John W. R. Taylor, OBE. He planned, wrote and edited the five-volume Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation (1980), and also edited the annually produced Jane's Aviation Review and the monthly Aircraft Illustrated. He is Chief Editor of Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory (1st edition, 1996) and has written a historical novel, The Angel of Wessex.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780007161249 |
| ISBN 10 | 0007161247 |
| Title | The "Times" Aviators |
| Author | Michael J H Taylor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2003-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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