The Aircraft Book: The Definitive Visual History
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Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and the intrepid pioneers who made a dream become reality. Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of aeroplanes and aviation, and how this groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you'll discover: - The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail - Comprehensive catalogues highlighting the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features - Showcases particularly celebrated aircraft - such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde - in beautifully photographed "virtual tour" features - Tells the stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way to the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first aeroplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like the Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Complete the series DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more. Review: Good Aviation Book - Good coffee table book Review: A perfect book for aircraft enthusiasts. - It was the perfect gift for my son who is very much into aircraft. You can have a brief opinion about aviation history. The quality of images, cover and paper weight is perfect.
| Best Sellers Rank | #236,204 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Military Technology #231 in History of Engineering & Technology #235 in Aerospace Engineering |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 673 Reviews |
C**N
Good Aviation Book
Good coffee table book
A**5
A perfect book for aircraft enthusiasts.
It was the perfect gift for my son who is very much into aircraft. You can have a brief opinion about aviation history. The quality of images, cover and paper weight is perfect.
P**B
Very Cool!!
The cover of this book is great! And the information & pictures are wonderful!! Definitely for an airplane enthusiast!
S**D
Good Book
While the book is great for my son, who is into aviation, but the book was used or at least somewhat damaged at each of its four corners! This book was advertised as new, so I wrote complaining and I got 50% off.
J**R
NOT Hardcover
Well organized, beautiful illustrations, but emphatically NOT hardcover. The book is lovely, but I bought it to be left out in the expectation it was, as listed, a hardcover copy. The $40 cost is somewhat excessive for a soft bound book. However, if you love airplanes and the cost & binding are unimportant to you, you'll likely be delighted with your purchase.
V**O
Great.....But can be much better
If you're interested in aviation or having a budding interest in the subject well, this is the book for you.. It's a comprehensive visual representation of the history of aviation.... and has almost every major aircraft type from the Wright flyer to the F-22 Raptor however it lacks the following aircraft: 1) The Boeng B-29 Superfortress 2) The Dassault Rafale 3) The A-26 Invader 4) The Hawker Typhoon 5) Later variants of the Spitfire It would have been much better if certain pictures had not been split across 2 pages (i.e. aircraft like the F-14 Tomcat, FW190 and a few others). The cut out of the F-16 is shown larger than the cut outs of the F-15... & the A-20 Havoc (a medium bomber) is shown larger than the B-17 Flying Fortress & B-24 Liberator (Both the latter being heavy bombers) Dimensions of all aircraft such as Fuselage length, wingspan,empty eight, maximum take-off weight should have been included for all aircraft... Certain aircraft have not been dated properly.. for example the Seafire Mk.XVII is dated 1941 but in fact it appeared only in 1944.. Certain carrier based aircraft like the Seafire & Wyvern are shown with the wings folded obscuring the fuselage... I'd have surely given it 5 stars if the issues mentioned above hadn't existed......
F**K
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R**E
Hard cover and high quality paper
Itโs a good book with a hardcover and good quality papers. The illustrations are great and well explained.
D**N
Top gift for any aircraft enthusiast
The Aircraft Book is an excellent resource for aviation enthusiasts and anyone interested in the history of flight. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of aircraft, from the earliest gliders to the latest supersonic jets. The visual content of the book is truly outstanding. Each page is filled with high-quality images of aircraft, including detailed illustrations, historic photographs, and stunning artwork. The images are accompanied by informative captions that provide key details about the aircraft and their significance in the history of flight. One of the most impressive aspects of this book is its scope. It covers a wide range of aircraft, including commercial airliners, military aircraft, and experimental planes. This makes it an excellent resource for aviation enthusiasts of all levels, from beginners to experts.
M**O
Book ???
Book arrived in this conditions i used tape to hold partes...
M**M
Summary of all the Aircraft from past to present
Coffee Table book and nice pictures and facts
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