Dornier Wal, a light coming over the Sea

van der Mey, M. Michiel

Published by The Dornier Wal Documentation Center, Kleve, Germany, 2005

About this Item

First Edition. Signed by the Author - - This is the new "bible" for all with an interest in the Dornier Wal flying boat and it's great success all over the world. Published by M. Michiel van der Mey and the Museo G. Caproni together with the Fondazione Piaggio, the book gives an insight into development and worldwide operation of the Wal. The preface, written by Conrado Dornier, grandson of the famous Claude Dornier, gives us an idea of the importance of the flying boot not only in history, but also today: Conrado Dornier builds new Dornier flying boats. - - M. Michiel van der Mey, author of a previous book about the Wal, not only researches the Wal's history, but also travels around giving lectures on the flying boat's history. - - Index: - Preface - Introduction - Birth of a family of flying boats - The Wal in perspective - Construction of the Wal - Expeditions, Pioneer Flights and Records - Military use if the Wal - Civil use if the Wal - The Dornier Wal country overview (List of matriculations) - Dornier Wal Family chronology and milestones - Retrospective and outlook - Acknowledgements - Bibliography 224 p. many rare photographs excellent condition, like new, signed. Seller Inventory # 22561

Bibliographic Details

Title: Dornier Wal, a light coming over the Sea

Publisher: The Dornier Wal Documentation Center, Kleve, Germany

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Softcover

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: 1st Edition