British Aviation

The First Half Century

David Willis, Richard Molloy

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Key Publishing Ltd
01 December 2022

Aircraft: general interest

"The first half of the 20th century saw the birth of the airplane and its development as an instrument of war and commerce. Within five decades, contraptions barely able to take to the air had given way to jet-powered aircraft flying near the ""sound barrier,"" a rate of technological advance unparalleled in any other field. It was the period when Great Britain's aviation industry was established and grew to its zenith, fueled by the demands of two world wars and the growth of the airlines. These requirements generated a plethora of aircraft designs, some of which became house-hold names, while others failed to make the grade.

British Aviation: The First Half-Century chronicles the wide variety of aircraft produced in Great Britain before 1950. With over 170 period images, carefully colourised, this book goes through the aircraft of the first half-century, portraying them in their full glory once more."

By: David Willis, Richard Molloy
Imprint: Key Publishing Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 246mm,
ISBN: 9781802821345
ISBN 10: 1802821341
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Reviews for British Aviation: The First Half Century

"""Author David Willis is well known for his aviation-related writing and he does a very good job with the concise, explanatory historical text and the informative and extensive photo captions.""-- ""IPMS/USA"" ""Decade by decade, the book shows off one marvelous image after another.""-- ""Historical Miniatures Gaming Society"""