The first half of the 20th century saw the birth of the aeroplane
and its development as an instrument of war and commerce. Within
five decades, contraptions barely able to take to the air had given
way to jet-powered aircraft flying near the 'sound barrier', a rate
of technological advance unparalleled in any other field. It was
the period when Great Britain's aviation industry was established
and grew to its zenith, fueled by the demands of two world wars and
the growth of the airlines. These requirements generated a plethora
of aircraft designs, some of which became house-hold names, while
others failed to make the grade. British Aviation: The First
Half-Century chronicles the wide variety of aircraft produced in
Great Britain before 1950. With over 170 period images, carefully
colourised, this book goes through the aircraft of the first
half-century, portraying them in their full glory once more.
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