Author: Tom D. Crouch
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Each book deals with a different historic airplane in the National Air and Space Museum's (NASM) impressive collection. The first section of each book covers the background and history of the aircraft; the second provides illustrations, diagrams, and details unique to its restoration by skilled NASM craftsmen.
BLERIOT XI PB
Author: Tom D. Crouch
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Each book deals with a different historic airplane in the National Air and Space Museum's (NASM) impressive collection. The first section of each book covers the background and history of the aircraft; the second provides illustrations, diagrams, and details unique to its restoration by skilled NASM craftsmen.
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Each book deals with a different historic airplane in the National Air and Space Museum's (NASM) impressive collection. The first section of each book covers the background and history of the aircraft; the second provides illustrations, diagrams, and details unique to its restoration by skilled NASM craftsmen.
AIRCRAFT OF NASM 1E PB
Author: National Air and Space Museum
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Featuring ninety-three popular aircraft from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, this revised edition contains eight new additions. Each entry includes several photographs, an article briefly detailing its history, and data on the plane's wingspan, length, height, weight, and engine type.
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Featuring ninety-three popular aircraft from the collection of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution, this revised edition contains eight new additions. Each entry includes several photographs, an article briefly detailing its history, and data on the plane's wingspan, length, height, weight, and engine type.
MOONLIGHT INTERCEPTOR PB
Author: Robert C. Mikesh
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
BELLANCA C F PB
Author: Jay P. Spenser
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
DE HAVILLAND DH-4 PB
Author: Walter J. Boyne
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Beskriver udviklingen og anvendelsen, såvel under 1. verdenskrig som i mellemkrigsårene, af det britiske jagerfly fra 1. verdenskrig, de Havilland D.H.4.
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
Beskriver udviklingen og anvendelsen, såvel under 1. verdenskrig som i mellemkrigsårene, af det britiske jagerfly fra 1. verdenskrig, de Havilland D.H.4.
Science Comics: Flying Machines
Author: Benjamin A. Wilgus
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626721394
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright brothers' flying machines took off" -- Page [4] of cover.
Publisher: First Second Books
ISBN: 1626721394
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
"In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright brothers' flying machines took off" -- Page [4] of cover.
FOCKE WULF FW 190 PB
Author: Jay P. Spenser
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Publisher: Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 122
Book Description
Three's Company
Author: Jack T.C. Long
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473819814
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
No 3 Squadron was formed at Larkhill in 1912 from the No 2 (Aeroplane} Company under the command of the famous Major Robert Brooke-Popham. More importantly the squadron was the first in the RFC to be equipped with fixed-wing aircraft. Thereafter the squadron distinguished itself in both World Wars, its battle honors including Mons, Neuve Chappelle, Loos, Somme 1916, Cambrai 1917, Somme 1918, The Battle of Britain, Normandy and Arnhem. More recently it has seen service in the Falklands, the Balkans, Iraq, and has just returned from Afghanistan. No 3 Squadron have recently been nominated to operate the Eurofighter Typhoon. This book is a highly-illustrated history of the Squadron's operations throughout its history. The rare photographs have been collected by the author over many years and the text includes firsthand accounts from the Squadron archives. This book is the ultimate record of one of the world's oldest and proudest military flying units.
Publisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473819814
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 410
Book Description
No 3 Squadron was formed at Larkhill in 1912 from the No 2 (Aeroplane} Company under the command of the famous Major Robert Brooke-Popham. More importantly the squadron was the first in the RFC to be equipped with fixed-wing aircraft. Thereafter the squadron distinguished itself in both World Wars, its battle honors including Mons, Neuve Chappelle, Loos, Somme 1916, Cambrai 1917, Somme 1918, The Battle of Britain, Normandy and Arnhem. More recently it has seen service in the Falklands, the Balkans, Iraq, and has just returned from Afghanistan. No 3 Squadron have recently been nominated to operate the Eurofighter Typhoon. This book is a highly-illustrated history of the Squadron's operations throughout its history. The rare photographs have been collected by the author over many years and the text includes firsthand accounts from the Squadron archives. This book is the ultimate record of one of the world's oldest and proudest military flying units.
The Krause-Minkus Standard Catalog of Israel Stamps
Author: Maurice D. Wozniak
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873419604
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This is the first Minkus Israel stamp catalog published in more than a decade and lists 1,500+ regular, commemorative, and airmail stamps in chronological order. Subject explanations for each stamp are provided. Pricing is in the most collectible grades. Handy 6" X 9" format makes it easy to use.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780873419604
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
This is the first Minkus Israel stamp catalog published in more than a decade and lists 1,500+ regular, commemorative, and airmail stamps in chronological order. Subject explanations for each stamp are provided. Pricing is in the most collectible grades. Handy 6" X 9" format makes it easy to use.
British Piston Aero-engines and Their Aircraft
Author: Alec Lumsden
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This is a record of more than 250 basic types of British aero engine built between 1909 and 1949. In some 900 variants, they powered 300 different types of aircraft both civil and military. This volume gives a cross-reference of all aircraft engine types, variants and the aircraft they powered.
Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
This is a record of more than 250 basic types of British aero engine built between 1909 and 1949. In some 900 variants, they powered 300 different types of aircraft both civil and military. This volume gives a cross-reference of all aircraft engine types, variants and the aircraft they powered.