Aviation Century: The Early Years (Aviation Century) - Hardcover

Dick, Ron; Patterson, Dan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1550464078 ISBN 13: 9781550464078

Publisher: Boston Mills Press, 2003

Synopsis

This is the first volume of the illustrated history of the 20th century aviation. Powered flight freed humanity from earthly constraints and revolutionised the world in countless ways - technologically, militarily, sociologically, economically and politically. This book covers the period from 1900 to 1939, exploring the eternal fascination with flight, the events surrounding the Wright brothers' and European pioneers' early flights, the dramatic development of military aviation brought about World War and the rise of commercial aviation. - 1900 - 1914 - Flying Start - Early Powered Flight - Pioneers in Europe - 1914 - 1918 - The Military Takes to the Air - Aerial Warfare - 1918 - 1939 - Commercial Aviation Develops - Air Mail - Air Luxury - Special spreads celebrate great pioneers, inventors and designers, such as AV Roe, Bleriot, Curtiss, Caproni, etc Previously available in the UK through Verulam. Now republished to coincide with volumes 2 and 3 in the series.

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Review:

Elegant.--Rebecca Wigod"Victoria Times-Colonist" (09/28/2003) A gallery of aviation greats.--Ann Lloyd Merriman"Richmond Times-Dispatch" (12/14/2003) The excellent and knowledgeable narrative is matched by a truly exceptional collection and arrangement of art, including photographs, drawings, museum pieces, travel posters, family memorabilia, and more... an excellent general history of aviation.-- (01/01/2004) Many gems to be found... An excellent reference book... What makes [this book] truly stand out is the remarkable collection of aviation photographs by Dan Patterson... If you enjoy ogling airplanes, this book is sure to satisfy.-- (11/01/2003) A nicely written, superbly illustrated story... abounds in fascinating text and vivid pictures... a splendid Christmas gift for any aviator.-- (11/01/2003) Engagingly written, and the images... can best be described as an experience... the book tells a great story... complex and rich in technical detail, and comprises numerous intertwining trajectories... a fine piece of work.-- (07/01/2004) Both Dick and Patterson are extremely knowledgeable about aviation history, and they have used that in-depth understanding... [They] clearly spend hundreds of hours observing and reproducing rare original photos. These look as bright and pristine as if they were taken yesterday... I believe it is just the result of the extraordinary care taken in the research effort... intelligent collaboration.-- (09/01/2004) Sweeps across the history of powered flight... Ron Dick writes grandly but without hyperbole.-- (11/22/2003) Expertly written... heavily illustrated... you'll find plenty of fascinating text and photography to pique your interest.-- (12/01/2004) A photographic treasure for aerial aficionados... Infused by the author's piloting outlook, this high-quality album will extend its appeal beyond browsers to flyers themselves.-- (02/01/2004)

About the Author:

Air Vice Marshal Ron Dick served with the Royal Air Force for 38 years, flying 60 different types of aircraft. He has co-authored five books with Dan Patterson, including Lancaster: RAF Heavy Bomber, Messerschmitt Bf 109: Luftwaffe Fighter, and American Eagles: A History of the United States Air Force. Dan Patterson is one of the world's leading aviation photographers. His images appear in 12 books, including Gunner, Cockpit, Lancaster: RAF Heavy Bomber, Messerschmltt Bf 109: Luftwaffe Fighter, Spitfire: RAF Fighter, and American Eagles: A History of the United States Air Force.

About this edition

• Publisher: Boston Mills Press
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1550464078
• ISBN 13: 9781550464078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 240