
Civil Aircraft 1907-Present
The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide
Paul E. Eden(Author)
Amber Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. September 2012
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-1-908696-64-9 (ISBN)
Description
Illustrated with outstanding colour profile artworks, this book is the definitive single-volume study of civil aircraft, ranging from the early experiments to pioneering air routes, the post-war aviation boom and continuing up to the latest commercial airliners.
Arranged chronologically, the book describes in depth the various types in service from propeller aircraft to airships, from jets to helicopters to supersonic flight. All the key aircraft types are featured, from Boeing 747s to 787 Dreamliners, from seaplanes to Lear Jets, from supersonic Concorde to the giant Airbus A380, from biplanes and triplanes to heavy transport aircraft.
With detailed background histories and specification boxes accompanying the full-colour artworks, Civil Aircraft 1907-Present is an excellent reference guide for modellers and aviation enthusiasts.
Arranged chronologically, the book describes in depth the various types in service from propeller aircraft to airships, from jets to helicopters to supersonic flight. All the key aircraft types are featured, from Boeing 747s to 787 Dreamliners, from seaplanes to Lear Jets, from supersonic Concorde to the giant Airbus A380, from biplanes and triplanes to heavy transport aircraft.
With detailed background histories and specification boxes accompanying the full-colour artworks, Civil Aircraft 1907-Present is an excellent reference guide for modellers and aviation enthusiasts.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Amber Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 16 to 99 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
240 artworks and photos; 240 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 195 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-908696-64-9 (9781908696649)
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Person
Paul E. Eden is a freelance aerospace writer and editor. He writes for the enthusiast and business-to-business press and edits books for several leading aviation publishing houses. He is a regular contributor to Airliner World and Aviation News, as well as Aerospace Testing International and Aircraft Cabin Management. Paul is editor of both the Official Royal Air Force Annual Review and the Official Royal Air Force Salute annual historical journal.
Content
Chapter 1
Pioneers and Perils (1903-19)
Chapter 2
Interwar Airlines (1919-39)
Chapter 3
Post-War Resurgence (1945-55)
Chapter 4
The Modern Era Begins (1949-92)
Chapter 5
Widebodies, Regionals and SSTs (1966-2012)
Chapter 6
Twenty-first Century Developments (1988-2017)
Chapter 7
General Aviation (1924-Present)
Chapter 8
Rotary Workhorses (1948-2013)
Chapter 9
Special Purpose Aircraft (1935-2012)
Index
Pioneers and Perils (1903-19)
Chapter 2
Interwar Airlines (1919-39)
Chapter 3
Post-War Resurgence (1945-55)
Chapter 4
The Modern Era Begins (1949-92)
Chapter 5
Widebodies, Regionals and SSTs (1966-2012)
Chapter 6
Twenty-first Century Developments (1988-2017)
Chapter 7
General Aviation (1924-Present)
Chapter 8
Rotary Workhorses (1948-2013)
Chapter 9
Special Purpose Aircraft (1935-2012)
Index