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Even in these days of frequent flying the idea of flight still holds a special fascination in our minds. Now, acclaimed aviation writer T. A. Heppenheimer captures the essence of that eternal obsession with a thrilling narrative that carries readers from the dawn of flight to modern day supersonic travel. Along the way he introduces a host of colourful characters - from brilliant designers and innovators like Howard Hughes and Donald Douglas to the infamous 'Red Baron' Manfred von Richthofen. Zeppelin, the Wright brothers, Lindburgh, Whittle and more - all can be found in the pages of this engrossing book. No one who has ever been moved by the sight of a rising balloon, or watched in awe as a jumbo jet gracefully lifted off the tarmac will be able to resist this wonderful history of mankind's adventures in the air. A soaring chronicle of how man conquered the skies - covers all the main events from the first balloons to air traffic control Based on archive information, original research and extensive interviews conducted by the author T. A. Heppenheimer's previous books, including Countdown and Turbulent Skies

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History and science audiences

Detalles del artículo

• Páginas : 448
• Editorial : John Wiley & Sons
• Idioma : Inglés
• Fecha de Publicación : 01/01/2001
• ISBN: 9780471346371
• Encuadernación : Tela
• Nº Volúmenes : 1
• País de Publicación : Reino Unido (INGLATERRA)
• Lugar de Publicación : West Sussex