Reach and Power : The Heritage of the United States Air Force in Pictures and Artifacts

Science & Math

Dick, Ron

Technology

United States Govt Printing Office

Review [Review of previous edition:] Fascinating. -- Sheldon Kirshner ― Canadian Jewish News Published On: 2010-12-09[Review of previous edition:] This is much more than a composite rehash of the "Aviation Century" series. The text is new, the team's selections are defensible, and the illustrations, sidebars, pilot and aircraft profiles, and human-interest stories are all fresh, appealing, and insightful. Recommended for all aeronautical collections. -- John Carver Edwards ― Library Journal Published On: 2007-11-15[Review of previous edition:] Really a must read for everyone -- imagine the history. -- Lois Cooper ― Muskoka Today Published On: 2007-12-13 Product Description The flying machines that pushed the boundaries of aerospace development."Dick and Patterson have made unusually fine choices.... Reasonable affection for aircraft is shown throughout this attractive, literate volume. Recommended. General readers." --Choice "The team's selections are defensible, and the illustrations, sidebars, pilot and aircraft profiles, and human-interest stories are all fresh, appealing, and insightful. Recommended for all aeronautical collections." --Library Journal "A close-up survey of 50 of arguably the most remarkable and influential aircraft in aviation history.... Beautifully presented... this book will grace the coffee table of any aviation aficionado." --Airforce Magazine In December of 2019, Vancouver-based airline Harbour Air took to the sky in a 1956 Havilland Beaver retrofitted to fly on battery power. Eschewing gasoline and easily able to fly commuter distances, this old new plane took the first steps of 21st-century flight. 50 Aircraft That Changed the World is about exactly this type of flight revolution. Written by the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series, it profiles 50 of history's most influential aircraft and their pilots and designers. Now an aviation classic, the book has been reformatted to a smaller size but otherwise remains the same. It begins with the 1905 Wright Flyer III, and moves on to the birth of aerial warfare in World War I, the trailblazers of the interwar years, classic World War II aircraft, the jets of the Korean and Vietnam wars, modern commercial carriers, private jets, experimental designs and new combat fighters featuring stealth technology. Featured aircraft in 50 Aircraft That Changed the World include: Fokker E.111 Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega Messerschmitt Bf 109 Supermarine Spitfire Boeing B-17 Avro Lancaster De Havilland Mosquito Howard Hughes's Lockheed Constellation Concorde Learjet Boeing B-52 Rutan Voyager. Hundreds of color and archival photographs enhance the informative and entertaining text making this an ideal choice for aviation buffs. About the Author Ron Dick served with the Royal Air Force for 38 years, retiring in the rank of Air Vice-Marshal. After his retirement, Dick lived in Virginia and wrote and lectured on military and aviation history until his death in May 2008. Dan Patterson received the first annual Combs Award, honoring his contribution to the photographic preservation of America's air and space heritage. He lives in Dayton, Ohio.

50 Aircraft That Changed the World

History

Patterson, Dan

World

Firefly Books

Designed before the onset of World War II, this fast and maneuverable fighter became the backbone of the RAF's Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain. The Hawker Hurricane won the majority of the aerial victories that gave the RAF the edge over the German Luftwaffe in the crucial days of 1940. Hurricane puts you in the cockpit and behind the stick of this famous RAF airplane.

Hurricane: RAF Fighter

Military

Boston Mills Press

The illustrated history of the 20th century's most compelling invention. 
 Powered flight freed humanity from earthly constraints and revolutionized the world in countless ways -- technologically, militarily, sociologically, economically and politically. 
 Aviation Century The Early Years covers the period from 1900 to 1939, exploring the eternal fascination with flight, the events surrounding the Wright brothers' and other flying pioneers' adventurous first flights, the dramatic development of military aviation brought about by the First World War, and the rise of commercial aviation. This volume of the Aviation Century series also looks at the great individuals who created the world's aviation industries, including Santos-Dumont, Farman, Bleriot, Caproni, Curtiss, and AV Roe. 
 Top aviation photographer Dan Patterson's photographs of preserved and restored aircraft in museum and private collections combine with rare archival photographs to make this the best book on early aviation available anywhere.

Aviation Century: The Early Years

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

The closing volume of an internationally acclaimed series. 
 "Any readers interested in the history of flying will treasure [this series of] profusely illustrated books." - Booklist 
 War and Peace in the Air, the final book in the acclaimed five-volume Aviation Century series, explores the influence of aviation in the major wars and minor conflicts since World War II. The authors also examine the dangers of flight, including airborne disasters, accident investigations and threats from terrorism, and speculate on the myriad ways in which aviation will change in the near and far future. Included are:
<ul>
<li>The introduction of the jet engine and the changes it brought in training, logistics and administration</li> <li>Improvements in weaponry, avionics and aircraft systems in the transformation of basic bombers and fighters</li> <li>The history of flight safety, from the first air fatality in 1908 to the disaster-prevention tactics introduced to defeat modern terrorist threats</li> <li>Profiles of 21st century aircraft, plus the future in aviation -- including collision avoidance systems, computer-driven air-traffic control, and the return of supersonic travel.</li> </ul>
 Rare archival photographs and newly photographed color images add to the entertaining and informative text. All the current photographs have been shot on site or in museums, collections or the field.

Aviation Century: War and Peace in the Air

A close-up survey of 50 of the most remarkable and influential aircraft ever. 
 For this book, the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series chose 50 of history's most influential aircraft, with profiles of their pilots and designers. 
 They begin with the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, then move on to the birth of aerial warfare in World War I, the trail-blazers of the interwar years, the first passenger flights, and the great flying boats. Classic World War II aircraft such as the Bf 109, Spitfire and Mustang are included among the stars of that time. Then come the jets of the Korean and Vietnam wars, modern commercial carriers, private jets, experimental designs, and new combat fighters featuring Stealth technology. 
 Hundreds of color and archival photographs enhance an informative and entertaining text. Featured aircraft include:
<ul>
<li>The Wright Brothers 1905 Flyer</li> <li>Fokker E.111</li> <li>Sopwith Camel</li> <li>Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP</li> <li>Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega</li> <li>MesserschmittBf 109</li> <li>Supermarine Spitfire</li> <li>Boeing B-17</li> <li>Avro Lancaster</li> <li>De Havilland Mosquito</li> <li>Howard Hughes' Lockheed Constellation</li> <li>Concorde</li> <li>Learjet</li> <li>Boeing B-52</li> <li>Rutan Voyager ... and 35 more.</li> </ul>

50 Aircraft that Changed the World

"A close-up survey of 50 of arguably the most remarkable and influential aircraft in aviation history. . . . Beautifully presented . . . this book will grace the coffee table of any aviation aficionado." -- Airforce Magazine In this book, the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series profile 50 of history's most influential aircraft, their pilots and designers. They begin with the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, then move on to the birth of aerial warfare in World War I, the trailblazers of the interwar years, classic World War II aircraft, the jets of the Korean and Vietnam wars, modern commercial carriers, private jets, experimental designs and new combat fighters featuring stealth technology. Featured aircraft in 50 Aircraft That Changed the World include: <ul>
<li> Fokker E.111 
</li>
<li> Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP 
</li>
<li> Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega 
</li>
<li> Messerschmitt Bf 109 
</li>
<li> Supermarine Spitfire 
</li>
<li> Boeing B-17 
</li>
<li> Avro Lancaster 
</li>
<li> De Havilland Mosquito 
</li>
<li> Howard Hughes's Lockheed Constellation 
</li>
<li> Concorde 
</li>
<li> Learjet 
</li>
<li> Boeing B-52 
</li>
<li> Rutan Voyager</li>
</ul>
Hundreds of color and archival photographs enhance the informative and entertaining text.

The fourth book in the "Living History" series on WWII, LANCASTER is filled with full-color photos of historical reenactors working with restored Lancasters and archival photos of the plane that became known as one of the finest heavy bombers to fight in the epic air battles of WWII.  58 color photos, 47 b&w photos and illustrations.

Lancaster: Raf Heavy Bomber (Living History Series (Charlottesville, Va.).)

Howell Pr

View the workings of the legendary Supermarine Spitfire in wnderful photographs of restored airplanes and archival photographs. The sixth volume in the "Living History" series. 58 color and 47 b&w photos and illustrations.

Spitfire: Raf Fighter (Living History , Vol 6)

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Reach and Power : The Heritage of the United States Air Force in Pictures and Artifacts

50 Aircraft That Changed the World

Hurricane: RAF Fighter

Aviation Century: The Early Years

Aviation Century: War and Peace in the Air

50 Aircraft that Changed the World

50 Aircraft That Changed the World

Lancaster: Raf Heavy Bomber (Living History Series (Charlottesville, Va.).)

Spitfire: Raf Fighter (Living History , Vol 6)