The Complete History of Aviation

From Ballooning to Supersonic Flight

Kids, Two Wheels, Four Wheels, No Wheels, Transportation, Aviation, Fran&, School Tools, Reference
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Author: Robert Curley ISBN: 9781615307258
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing Publication: January 1, 2012
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing Language: English
Author: Robert Curley
ISBN: 9781615307258
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Publication: January 1, 2012
Imprint: Britannica Educational Publishing
Language: English

Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports.

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Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports.

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