Propliners Of The World Part 1: Dakota DC-3, Float Planes And Pleasure Flights: Pt. 1 - Softcover

Manning, Gerry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0955426847 ISBN 13: 9780955426841

Publisher: Flight Recorder Publications Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

Covers 75 years of the Douglas DC 3 and its turboprop conversions through de Havilland Canada s ageless pair of Beaver 18 and Twin Otter to classic aircraft such as the Douglas DC 7 and German built Junkers Ju 52. A nostalgic, photographic look at some of the great classic propeller driven aircraft as they operate around the world.

About this title

Product Description

The Douglas DC-3 revolutionized air travel after the war and this volume focuses on examples still flying today as well as floating and amphibious planes working in remote regions, and propeller airliners in museum collections.

Review

"It is a book of eye candy and one that any propeller driven airliner/cargo enthusiast will love to have in their collection. I thoroughly enjoyed browsing through it and I know you will as well." -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, February 2012-- (02/07/2012)

"This entertaining, two-volume collection of propliner images and information would make a fine addition to any aviation enthusiast's bookshelf. Happily recommended." -Airliners & Airports Magazine, Jan-Feb 2012, reviewed by Bill Mellberg-- (02/01/2012)

"The book will appeal to the aviation historian, aircraft buff, and modeler alike. I can recommend the book to anyone who likes photographs of classic aircraft." -IPMS, reviewed by Hub Plott, April 2012-- (04/02/2012)

Edition details

• Publisher: Flight Recorder Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955426847
• ISBN 13: 9780955426841
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 112