The China Clipper was the first of three Martin M-130 four engine
flying boats and shattered aviation records on its maiden six-day
flight from California to the Orient in 1935; the flying boat
became an instant celebrity. This lively history by Robert Gandt
traces the development of the great flying boats as both a triumph
of technology and a stirring human drama. He examines the
political, military, and economic forces that drove its development
and explains the aeronautical advances that made the aircraft
possible. To fully document the story he includes interviews with
flying boat pioneers and a dynamic collection of photographs,
charts, and cutaway illustrations. The China Clipper remained in
service until January 8, 1945, when it was destroyed in a crash in
Port of Spain, Trinidad. Sixteen passengers and nine crew members
were killed. About the Author Robert Gandt is a former naval
officer, international airline captain, and air show performer. A
resident of Port Orange, FL., he is the author of thirteen books,
including Bogeys and Bandits.
General
| Imprint: |
Naval Institute Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
October 2010 |
| First published: |
October 2010 |
| Authors: |
Robert Gandt
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| Dimensions: |
228 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
214 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-59114-303-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-59114-303-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781591143031 |
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