Lockheed Constellation: Design, Development, and Service History of All Civil and Military Constellations, Super Constellations, and Starliners

STRINGFELLOW, Curtis K.; BOWERS, Peter M.

ISBN 10: 0879383798 / ISBN 13: 9780879383794

Published by Motorbooks International, usa, 1992

About this Item

Well illustrated and very detailed account of the Lockheed Constellation aircraft in all of its flying modes. 144 pages : illustrations (some color), plans ; 27 cm. Interior of the book is very clean and bright and is unmarked. Binding is tight. Covers and bright and glossy. Only small defect - a light top corner crease to the front cover. NB - Postal Rates shown by ABE are often incorrect and are vague estimates NOT guaranteed rates. We use Canada Post, the United States Postal Service and Asendia and try to offer very competitive postal charges based on actual costs, no overcharging. Images are available. Shipped well packed. USA postage is usually $8.00 - $9.00 unless extra heavy/large. Media Mail void for magazines in USA. Canadian postage varies considerably depending on weight and destination. Postage to anywhere within Canada, can now be a maximum of US$15.50 for weights , including more than one book - up to 5kg total fitting the Flat Rate Box- boxed, insured, trackable and faster than regular parcels. Less will always be charged if rates indicate. NOW available - lower Trans-Canada rates for many major markets, and, new, considerably lower rates for many Overseas destinations. Seller Inventory # 057922

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lockheed Constellation: Design, Development,...

Publisher: Motorbooks International, usa

Publication Date: 1992

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Fine

Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

The first volume in an exciting new series about piston-engined civil airliners of the 1940s and '50s, this book uses the best archival material available from Lockheed and several U.S. airlines to illustrate the complexity of building what was arguably the most stylish piston-engined airliner ever -- the majestic Constellation. Created in response to a requirement issued by the flamboyant owner of TWA, Howard Hughes, in late 1939, the Constellation was soon ordered by other airlines due to its unmatched ability to fly non-stop from the East Coast to the West Coast at a constant 300 miles per hour. All the major prototype, pre-production, and civil service variants are shown in production ar the Lockheed plant in California, and in service with various operators around the globe. Period color photography is also included, featuring Lockheed and airline advertisements. Detailed captions and a concise narrative outline the manufacturing procedures, while appendices includes comprehensive production batch lists, performance data, and a double-page cutaway.

From the Author:

A lot of hard work.
The Lockheed Constellation is Motorbooks International's first commercial aviation book and has remained their #1 seller for the past 5 years. Tremendous research went into this book with the result being a very highly rated book which has just gone into it's 2nd reprint. I hope you all enjoy the book and if you would like me to sign your copy, just e-mail me and I'll tell you where to send it.