American Flying Boats and Amphibious Aircraft: An Illustrated History

By E.R. Johnson

This work is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated history of the many flying boats and amphibious aircraft designed and built in the United States. It is divided into three chronological sections: the early era (1912-1928), the golden era (1928-1945), and the post-war era (1945-present), with historical overviews of each period. Within each section, individual aircraft types are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer or builder, with historical background, technical specifications, drawings, and one or more photographs. Appendices cover lesser known flying boat and amphibian types as well as various design concepts that never achieved the flying stage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786439742
• ISBN13: 9780786439744
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher