A stunning, visual history of the past one hundred years of aviation utilizes thousands of dramatic images, accompanied by an informative text and captions, to capture humankind's efforts to fly, from
A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodesExplore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to C
The Britain in Pictures series presents an important collection of images from the Press Association’s unique archive, most of which have lain unseen since they were first used in the newspapers of th
From early aerial experimenters who devoted their lives to the development of a heavier-than-air flying machine to the massive expansion of military flight training during the Second World War, the st
Virginia has one of the oldest and richest aeronautical legacies in the country. Beginning with the use of balloons in the Civil War, the commonwealth was at the forefront of aerospace innovation, par
Shortly after the Wright brothers took to the air, aviation fever gripped Massachusetts. The biggest names in the industry, including Wilbur Wright, Glenn Curtiss, and Claude Graham-White, among other
Everyone loves a good adventure story. The history of Akron aviation provides all the real-life pathos of any adventure novel. It all began in 1875, when a young farmer named Jack C. Johnston launched
For such a small state, Delaware has a fascinating aviation history. Delaware counts aircraft from the smallest, like the 1910 Delaplane, to the largest, the USAF C-5 Galaxy airlifter, among its rich
The history of powered flight in Alabama began in February 1910 with the arrival of Wilbur Wright in the capital city of Montgomery. In search of a suitable location to establish a training camp for s
These vintage-photograph postcards showcase the formative years of powered flight in Alabama illustrated through photographic images obtained from the Alabama Department of Archives and History, Air F
As Houston steadily grew in the early 20th century, the commercial and civic elite focused on the community's industrial expansion and economic prosperity. Aviation played a significant role in that a
Columbus entered the air age early: the city was the destination for the world's first air-cargo flight in 1910, the home of the world's youngest licensed pilot in 1911, and the home of World War I fl
For nearly a century, San Diego has been a hub of aviation development, air power, and flying adventure. The city's ideal weather and protected bay allowed San Diego to have an aviation historyunrival
Since the 1920s, Birmingham, Alabama, has played a vital role in the development of aviation in the Deep South and the nation. From aircraft construction to Air Guard activity, and from the evolution
In 1910, an awestruck crowd at the Roanoke Fair got its first glimpse of powered flight when a Curtiss biplane soared overhead. Within the next decade, gliders were lifting off from hills in South Roa
Flight has forever thrilled, even when it was believed that humans would never be able to slip the bonds of earth’s gravity. However, with the success of balloons as a mode of transportation, man took
Illustrated throughout with original color photographs as well as archival images, this volume chronicles technological advances made in commercial aviation since the end of WWII. It also covers innov
The intriguing history of aviation in Charleston, West Virginia, deserves to fly out of anonymity. Wertz Field opened in Institute in 1930, allowing for the introduction of the first commercial passen
Interested in aviation as early as 1910, William Boeing waited until 1914 for his first airplane ride. In 1916, he founded the airplane company that put Seattle on the aviation map. Before Boeing, Sea
France has been called the cradle of aviation by many – a fact that cannot be disputed, although some have tried. By the end of the 19th century, she led the world in lighter-than-air flight. Any conc
