Advanced Search Request a Book

ORDERS

Readings Orders 0

DEMANDS

Readings Demands 0

Flight: the Complete History Of aviation
[Hardback - 2022]
r.g. grant
In Stock
List Price: £30
Our Price: Rs.9145 Rs.8230
Standard Discount: 10%
You Save: Rs.915
Category: Aviation
Sub-category: Aviation
Publisher: Dk Uk | ISBN: 9780241515747 | Pages: 456
Shipping Weight: 2.075 | Dimensions: null

Description

A stunning visual celebration of the world s aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.

Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today s supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.

So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:

-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight
-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts
-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodes

Explore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers first powered flight to Concorde s final voyage, Flight takes you sky-high, swooping you through world aviation history. Featuring spectacular photography of iconic aircraft, this book also recounts the feats of pioneers, trailblazers, and jet test pilots, and traces the technological developments so important to aviation s progress.

Memorable moments of aerial warfare and record-breaking flights are recalled alongside more than 250 profiles of innovative aircraft in this book packed with flight facts for the aviation enthusiast. The human experience of flying is documented too, and historical quotes give a glimpse into the thoughts and ambitions of key figures in flight history.


A must-have volume for anyone interested in aircraft, whether a gift or a self-purchase, Flight is an all-encompassing airplane book that has something for everyone to love and enjoy. Aviation enthusiasts of all stripes and ages will be captivated by DK s Flight- a comprehensive and beautifully presented guide to the story of flight.

Explore speed, power and style as you jet across the world with your new-found knowledge on all things aviation!o

About the Author

R.G. Grant trained as a historian at Oxford University. He then worked as a language teacher in Paris and Lisbon before returning home to become a writer. He has written extensively in the fields of military history, general history, current affairs, and biography.

Also by the Same Author

View All
Why Did Hiroshima Happen?: Moments In History
[Paperback - 2015]
r.g. grant
In Stock
List Price: £8.99
Our Price: Rs.1375 Rs.1237
Standard Discount: 10%
You Save: Rs.138
World War Ii In Minutes
[Paperback - 2019]
r.g. grant
On Demand
Availability in 2-4 weeks on receipt of order
List Price: £10.99
Our Price: Rs.2195 Rs.1866
Standard Discount: 15%
You Save: Rs.329
Weapon:a Visual History Of Arms And Armor
[Hardback - 2016]
r.g. grant
On Demand
Availability in 4-6 weeks on receipt of order
List Price: $40
Our Price: Rs.9995 Rs.8496
Standard Discount: 15%
You Save: Rs.1499
Flight:the Complete History Of Aviation
[Hardback - 2022]
r.g. grant
On Demand
Availability in 4-6 weeks on receipt of order
List Price: $50
Our Price: Rs.12145 Rs.10323
Standard Discount: 15%
You Save: Rs.1822

Bestsellers in Aviation

View All