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WAR AND PEACE IN THE AIR
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| By: |
Dan Patterson, Ron Dick |
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Hardback |
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£29.95 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1550464302 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781550464306 |
| Publisher: |
BOSTON MILLS PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 September, 2006 |
| Series: |
Aviation Century S. v. 5 |
| Pages: |
352 |
| Description: |
Part of the "Aviation Century" series, this volume explores the influence of aviation in the major wars and minor conflicts since World War II, aviation disasters and accident investigations, aircraft structure and engine failure, terrorist threats and the future of flight. |
| Synopsis: |
This final volume in the "Aviation Century" series explores the influence of aviation in the major wars and minor conflicts since World War II, aviation disasters and accident investigations, aircraft structure and engine failure, terrorist threats and the future of flight (more efficient airliners, a return to supersonic flight, solar power, unmanned aerial vehicles, scramjets...). Rare archive photographs and newly commissioned colour images complement the text. It covers topics such as: Military Aviation in the Jet Age - The Cold War and Regional Conflicts; Flight Safety, Accidents and Terrorism; Rediscovering the Wrights; and 21st Century Wings - The Future of Air Travel. |
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580 full colour & b+w photos |
| Publication: |
Canada |
| Imprint: |
Boston Mills Press |
| Returns: |
Non-returnable |
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