America's Fighting Planes in Action
Title | America's Fighting Planes in Action PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 156 |
Release | 1943 |
Genre | Airplanes |
ISBN |
Pictorial encyclopedia of American airplanes, arranged alphabetically.
Military Planes in Action
Title | Military Planes in Action PDF eBook |
Author | Kay Jackson |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 28 |
Release | 2009-01-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781435831575 |
Explains how a military plane's shape, size, and speed match its job.
Planes in Action
Title | Planes in Action PDF eBook |
Author | David Glover |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2007-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781404243088 |
Looks at airplanes and helicopters, what they do, the parts they have, how they fly, how they take off and land, and the safety precautions people take when flying in them.
Aircraft
Title | Aircraft PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-04-26 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0744027454 |
Take an action-packed flight through the history of aircraft and discover the intrepid pioneers who made a dream reality Uncover the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models, from military jets to commercial planes. This visual history book captures the fascinating story of airplanes and aviation, and how their groundbreaking discovery has influenced the 21st Century. Inside the pages of this aircraft book, you’ll discover: • The history of military and commercial aircraft from all over the world, decade by decade, to the present day in stunning visual detail • Comprehensive catalogs highlight the most important aircraft of each period along with their specifications and unique features • Showcases on particularly celebrated aircraft – such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde – in beautifully photographed “virtual tour” features • The stories of the engineers and manufacturers that created marques like Boeing and Airbus Take to the skies Modern flight has opened the world up to new opportunities and paved the way for the development of advanced research and technology. But, what made it so groundbreaking? This book uncovers the stories behind the first airplane models, the development of flight, and brings you to present-day marvels such as the Gypsy Moth and Supermarine Spitfire. The Aircraft Book is filled with stats, facts, and photographs that create a visual tour and allows you to see inside key commercial and military aircraft models from the exterior to the cockpit. Aviation enthusiasts will also be captivated by the manufacturer of aircraft engines and how famous models like Boeing and Lockheed became household names. Love history? Discover even more with DK! DK's The Definitive Visual History series is an iconic celebration of design and history. Packed with fascinating facts and statistics, these high-quality visual guides cover everything from history and notable designs to the people and technology that made it possible. Books in this series include The Car Book, The Train Book, The Tank Book, and so much more.
Fighter Planes
Title | Fighter Planes PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Dartford |
Publisher | Lerner Publications |
Pages | 56 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780822547068 |
An overview of the history and characteristics of fighter planes.
Planes in Action
Title | Planes in Action PDF eBook |
Author | Aviation Research Associates |
Publisher | |
Pages | 64 |
Release | 1944 |
Genre | Aeronautics |
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War in the Air
Title | War in the Air PDF eBook |
Author | John Byrnes Walker |
Publisher | |
Pages | 80 |
Release | 1941 |
Genre | Aeronautics, Military |
ISBN |
Describes how war is waged from the air: the aircraft and crew, the weapons used, bombing, and aerial maneuvering while in combat. Also covers transport aviation, parachuting, and naval air forces.