November, 1941.
Christmas is coming... & despite the blackout, shortages & a constant threat of air raids, the
D-Day, Operation Market Garden, Battle of the Bulge--the US Airborne divisions were integral at all these major points in World
...An action-packed ride through the history of aircraft. The Aircraft Book is all about the men, machines, & landmark technology behind the most iconic aircrafts from the Supermarine Spitfire to the Concorde. Featuring over 1, 000 of the greatest military & commercial aircrafts in the world, this is an amazing visual guide tracing their evolution over the past 10 decades. A captivating, international view of aircraft through time from Germany's Zeppelins to the USA's " Blackbird" with histories of how famous marques like Boeing & Lockheed came to be household names. Plus, go on a virtual tour inside the engines of some of the legendary planes to see just what powers their performance. The Aircraft Book is essential for aviation buffs, covering the enduring impact that aircraft has on society as an object of curiosity, a symbol of luxury, & an essential weapon of war.