Hardcover, 1008 pages Published November 1st 1992 by Jl International Pub. (first published October 1992) Original Title Chronicle of Aviation ISBN1872031307 (ISBN13: 9781872031309) Edition Language English

Hardcover with dust jacket good used condition

Huge 984 page book recounts the events in aviation history on a year by year, day by day basis from the pre Wright brothers' era to the era of the Typhoon, the Raptor and Virgin Airways. Brilliant book to dip into again and again, superb little features on significant events, flights, aircraft and so forth. Masses of illustrations. Good condition book and jacket. VERY heavy

Utilizing a fascinating "chronicle" format that records historical events as if they had just occurred, this book recounts the history of aircraft--a history encompassing less than 100 years--with an exciting immediacy & urgency. Each year begins with a page chronologically summarizing major events of the year, including the most important records that remained unbroken, followed by a series of articles on the year's most important aviation events. Cross-referenced & thoroughly indexed.

Can be collected Birkenhead Auckland