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Editore: John Blake Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Libro
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. In the early days of flight, no one imagined the aeroplane as a weapon of war. Inevitably, the First World War proved the catalyst that was to change the face of battle for ever. But at the war's outbreak, military aircraft, most of which were slow and stable two-seat biplanes, were held to have only one useful function: reconnaissance. It was not long, however, before pilots had the idea of dropping explosives from their cockpits. Once machine guns began to be fitted to aircraft, two factors immediately became clear: reconnaissance aircraft needed to be defended, and enemy machines had to be attacked and destroyed. So was born the 'scout' (as fighter aircraft were known then), to be followed, before long, by the 'aces' who flew them. In this wide-ranging and extremely readable study of the fighter pilot's skills, training and experiences from the early days of flight, and the development of the machines they flew, the author, who has written widely on aerial warfare, takes the reader on a journey from the first flying machines in the late nineteenth century, to the development of the specialised fighter aircraft armed with one or more machine guns, and capable, by the war's end, of speeds of 140mph and more. Along the way he takes in the development of the devices that allowed a machine gun to fire through the propeller arc, the coming of aerial photography and airborne wireless, parachutes, engine design, test flying and problems of flight, including the dreaded 'spin' that killed so may pilots, and the invention of aerial tactics such as the Immelmann Turn. Here, too, are the aces, the pilots who became famous and feted at home for their exploits, at a time when newspapers were filled with ever-lengthening casualty lists from the Western Front. Some, like Germany's Manfred von Richthofen - the 'Red Baron' - Britain's James McCudden and Eddie Rickenbacker of the USA, are still well-known today, while others like Raymond Collishaw of the Royal Naval Air Service, France's Rene Fonck, and Aleksandr Kazakov of the Imperial Russian Air Service are less prominent. In 1914 it was all new, this business of flying at the enemy. It is a story of creativity, of machines, experiments, turning points, ebb and flow, heroes. Starting from almost nothing, the fighting men tried out their ideas and established the principles that ultimately made aircraft the most important weapon of all. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: -, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. The Fighter Pilot's Handbook: Magic, Death and Glory in the Golden Age of Flight This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Editore: - -, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Editore: John Blake, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: Used - Like New. 2016. Hardcover. Fine. Dust Jacket Is Fine.
Editore: John Blake, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Powell's Bookstores Chicago, ABAA, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: Used - Very Good. 2016. Hardcover. Cloth,dj. Slight shelf-wear, else bright and clean. Very Good.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Libro
Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book.
Editore: Metro Publishing, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Adelaide Booksellers, Clarence Gardens, SA, Australia
Libro Prima edizione
Hardback. 1st Edition. Octavo Size [approx 15.5 x 22.8cm]. Near Fine copy in Near Fine dustjacket. DJ now protected in our purpose-made plastic sleeve. An excellent copy. Illustrated with Black and White Photographs. 246 pages. A fascinating study of early flying machines, the first air war and the men and machines that fought it. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: new. Brand New Copy.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Editore: Metro Books, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Pearlydewdrops, Streat, Regno Unito
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed.
Editore: Metro Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: new. New.
Editore: John Blake, 2016
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Libro
Condizione: new.
Editore: Metro Books, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: Stephen White Books, Bradford, Regno Unito
Libro
hardcover. Condizione: Good. Ex-library book, usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. With Dust Cover. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
Editore: Metro Books, London, 2015
ISBN 10: 1784188190ISBN 13: 9781784188191
Da: GENERATIONS GONE BY, Manchester, Regno Unito
Libro
Hardcover. Condizione: New. Condizione sovraccoperta: New.