The book examines a century of civil aviation; in 1919 a fledgling
industry was born out of civilianizing First World War bombers. The
book covers the design and development of civil aircraft and all
the personalities that shaped the industry; it features the hay-day
of air travel before the advent of mass passenger transit, and the
rise of smaller, austerity airlines. It covers the influence of
military aircraft on civil planes, unpacks the laws that govern
civil aviation and how they have changed over the past century. It
chronicles air disasters, both mechanical and tyrannical, and for
the first time, looks at the role of women in civil aviation.
Playing its part in times of crisis, civil aviation has led rescue
missions and covert operations; civilian pilots were often used to
test and transport new aircraft from their manufacturers to the
frontline, often unarmed and unescorted. The book ends with the
quiet retirement of an icon, amid a global pandemic and what lies
in store for a greener flying future.
General
Imprint: |
Air World
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Ben Skipper
|
Dimensions: |
246 x 172mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-399-06596-2 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-399-06596-3 |
Barcode: |
9781399065962 |
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