The Story of Flight

by Colin Holcombe

The Story of Flight is a comprehensive introduction to the world of aviation. It gives an account of the full history of heavier than air flight, both military and civil, from the early experimental gliders to the first powered flights. It explains how the Wright brothers were able to succeed where others had failed and details the huge advances that have been made since, including the development of the jet engine, supersonic flight and vertical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1527267628
• ISBN13: 9781527267626
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Colin Holcombe
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"