Author: Kenneth M. Molson
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The development of the first practical floatplanes and flying boats is recounted in this story of the patrol aircraft used during World War I.
The Curtiss HS Flying Boats
Author: Kenneth M. Molson
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The development of the first practical floatplanes and flying boats is recounted in this story of the patrol aircraft used during World War I.
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
The development of the first practical floatplanes and flying boats is recounted in this story of the patrol aircraft used during World War I.
American Flying Boats and Amphibious Aircraft
Author: E.R. Johnson
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457082
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This work is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated history of the many flying boats and amphibious aircraft designed and built in the United States. It is divided into three chronological sections: the early era (1912-1928), the golden era (1928-1945), and the post-war era (1945-present), with historical overviews of each period. Within each section, individual aircraft types are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer or builder, with historical background, technical specifications, drawings, and one or more photographs. Appendices cover lesser known flying boat and amphibian types as well as various design concepts that never achieved the flying stage.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786457082
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
This work is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated history of the many flying boats and amphibious aircraft designed and built in the United States. It is divided into three chronological sections: the early era (1912-1928), the golden era (1928-1945), and the post-war era (1945-present), with historical overviews of each period. Within each section, individual aircraft types are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer or builder, with historical background, technical specifications, drawings, and one or more photographs. Appendices cover lesser known flying boat and amphibian types as well as various design concepts that never achieved the flying stage.
The American Flying Boat
Author: Richard C. Knott
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
First published in 1979, this fully illustrated study includes complete data on all of the Navy's flying boats since 1912.
Publisher: US Naval Institute Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
First published in 1979, this fully illustrated study includes complete data on all of the Navy's flying boats since 1912.
American Aeronaut
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aeronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
The Martin P5M Patrol Seaplane
Author: Richard Hoffman
Publisher: Naval Fighters
ISBN: 9780942612745
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The lineage of Martin and the flying boat can be traced back to the PBM-4 of 1941. Navy last flying boat and the end of a long era of seaplanes in the US Navy. This book covers the complete history of the Martin P5M Marlin aircraft development, construction, systems, squadron, interior, exterior weapons and stores. Marlin losses and casualties photos of the catwalks and some of the hazard of working on a seaplane over the water. There are also sections on the US Coast Guard and French use plus modelers guide.
Publisher: Naval Fighters
ISBN: 9780942612745
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The lineage of Martin and the flying boat can be traced back to the PBM-4 of 1941. Navy last flying boat and the end of a long era of seaplanes in the US Navy. This book covers the complete history of the Martin P5M Marlin aircraft development, construction, systems, squadron, interior, exterior weapons and stores. Marlin losses and casualties photos of the catwalks and some of the hazard of working on a seaplane over the water. There are also sections on the US Coast Guard and French use plus modelers guide.
Canadian Warplanes
Author: Harold A. Skaarup
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440167583
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
This aviation handbook is designed to be used as a quick reference to the classic military heritage aircraft that have been flown by members of the Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and the present-day Canadian Forces. The interested reader will find useful information and a few technical details on most of the military aircraft that have been in service with active Canadian squadrons both at home and overseas. 100 selected photographs have been included to illustrate a few of the major examples in addition to the serial numbers assigned to Canadian service aircraft. For those who like to actually see the aircraft concerned, aviation museum locations, addresses and contact phone numbers have been included, along with a list of aircraft held in each museum's current inventory or on display as gate guardians throughout Canada and overseas. The aircraft presented in this edition are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, number and type. Although many of Canada's heritage warplanes have completely disappeared, a few have been carefully collected, restored and preserved, and some have even been restored to flying condition. This guide-book should help you to find and view Canada's Warplane survivors.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1440167583
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
This aviation handbook is designed to be used as a quick reference to the classic military heritage aircraft that have been flown by members of the Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy, Canadian Army and the present-day Canadian Forces. The interested reader will find useful information and a few technical details on most of the military aircraft that have been in service with active Canadian squadrons both at home and overseas. 100 selected photographs have been included to illustrate a few of the major examples in addition to the serial numbers assigned to Canadian service aircraft. For those who like to actually see the aircraft concerned, aviation museum locations, addresses and contact phone numbers have been included, along with a list of aircraft held in each museum's current inventory or on display as gate guardians throughout Canada and overseas. The aircraft presented in this edition are listed alphabetically by manufacturer, number and type. Although many of Canada's heritage warplanes have completely disappeared, a few have been carefully collected, restored and preserved, and some have even been restored to flying condition. This guide-book should help you to find and view Canada's Warplane survivors.
The Story of American Aviation
Author: Jim Ray
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
This book traces the history of aviation in America, from its early days to post-World War II. The book covers a range of topics, including the first transatlantic flight, the birth of precision bombing, the development of the first aircraft carrier, and the growth of commercial air travel. It also provides a detailed account of key events and innovations in American aviation and the impact of aviation on modern society.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 171
Book Description
This book traces the history of aviation in America, from its early days to post-World War II. The book covers a range of topics, including the first transatlantic flight, the birth of precision bombing, the development of the first aircraft carrier, and the growth of commercial air travel. It also provides a detailed account of key events and innovations in American aviation and the impact of aviation on modern society.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1960
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1960
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Cataloging Policy and Support Office
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1938
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1938
Book Description
The United States in the First World War
Author: Anne Cipriano Venzon
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135684464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 851
Book Description
First Published in 1999. Includes six maps.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135684464
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 851
Book Description
First Published in 1999. Includes six maps.