Steven Woolford | Flight
Flight: The Evolution of Aviation by Stephen Woolford and Carl Warner is a richly illustrated journey through one of humanity's greatest technological adventures. From the earliest experiments with balloons and gliders to military jets and space rockets, the book follows the pioneering aviators, inventors and engineers whose courage and imagination transformed the ancient dream of flight into an essential part of modern life.
Packed with rare photographs and fascinating historical material, Flight explores landmark achievements including the Wright brothers' pioneering aircraft, Blériot's Channel crossing, the first transatlantic flights, aviation in two world wars, the rise of commercial air travel, the jet age and the space race. It also examines the emergence of iconic aircraft such as the Boeing 747 and Concorde and the extraordinary evolution of air power. Beautifully presented and authoritative yet accessible, this volume is an excellent introduction to aviation history and an attractive gift for aircraft enthusiasts, history readers and anyone fascinated by the human conquest of the skies.
- • Publisher: André Deutsch
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Year of publication: 2019
• Number of pages: 160
• Dimensions: approximately 283 × 245 mm
• Weight: approximately 1.09 kg
• Illustrations: numerous archival photographs and historical images, some in color
• Categories: Aviation, aviation history, transport, military history, history of technology






