Military, Naval and Civil Airships: The History and Development of the Dirigible Airship in Peace and...

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Daniel G. Ridley-Kitts, MBE

Military, Naval and Civil Airships

The History and Development of the Dirigible Airship in Peace and War

Daniel G. Ridley-Kitts, MBE

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HISTORY PRESS
01 February 2024

Military history; Military vehicles; Transport industries; Aircraft: general interest

A comprehensive look at the history of the airship since 1783.

Exploring the history and development of the dirigible airship from its humble beginnings in the late eighteenth century, through to its current role as military command posts among other uses, this book is a comprehensive account of the dirigible airship.

Starting out as an unreliable experimental aircraft as aeronauts first began to learn the secrets of aerial navigation, the airship was then remodelled in 1900 by Count Zeppelin to become a potent weapon of war then transformed again into a short-lived solution to long-distance passenger air travel. With over 100 technical drawings and contemporary images of dirigible aircraft, Ridley-Kitts here presents a comprehensive and fascinating history of the airship a must read for those that wish the delve into the development of the aircraft for the first time and for airship specialists alike.

128 b/w illustrations

By: Daniel G. Ridley-Kitts MBE
Imprint: HISTORY PRESS
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781803995274
ISBN 10: 1803995270
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

DANIEL G RIDLEY-KITTS MBE worked in the aircraft industry after leaving school and served in the RAF as a national serviceman on a fighter squadron in Germany. He was made MBE in the 1994 New Year's Honours List for 'Services to the Oil Industry'.