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Flight: The Epic History of the Quest for the Skies illustrates the remarkable story of flight across 27 comprehensive and engaging chapters focusing on a particular aircraft or pivotal moment in aviation. With historic and contemporary photographs, detailed technical sheets, and profiles of iconic aircraft, this book explores the latest aerospace innovations in legendary warplanes, seaplanes, helicopters, and modern airliners. Expert anecdotes and insights provide a complete, immersive experience, ideal for enthusiasts and professionals seeking to understand the past, present, and future of aviation.
High-Quality Photos: A unique visual experience with hundreds of historic photographs.
Historic Milestones: Each chapter focuses on a particular aircraft or pivotal moment in aviation evolution with insights into iconic aircraft and modern technology.
Comprehensive History for Aviation Fans: Perfect for enthusiasts, collectors, and industry professionals.
A Look into the Latest Innovations: Discusses the Airbus A350, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Gulfstream G800, drones, tiltrotors, and superfighters.
Immersive Reference Book: Includes anecdotes, technical sheets, and fascinating facts.
Contents
Preface 6
1 The Earliest Endeavors 8
2 Dirigibles 22
3 Heavier-than-Air Machines 36
4 The First World War 48
5 The Birth of Commercial Aviation 62
6 Seaplanes and Marathon Flights 78
7 The Second World War: the Allies 98
8 The Second World War: the Axis 120
9 The First Jets and the Korean War 134
10 The Era of the Great Transport Aircraft 142
11 The Great Fighters of the Fifties 148
12 The Cold War 156
13 Helicopters 166
14 Trainers 188
15 General Aviation 208
16 Military Transports 220
17 European Fighters 230
18 Vietnam 238
19 The Arab-Israeli Wars 248
20 Great Airliners 254
21 Fighters of the Seventies 262
22 The Third Level 278
23 The Gulf, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Libya:the Last Wars 286
24 Airbus and Boeing 302
25 Unmanned Aircraft 308
26 Today and Tomorrow 318
27 The Space Shuttle and beyond 330
Bibliography and Index 334
