Flight

By R.G. Grant

Explore a century of aviation triumphs, from the Wright brothers to space exploration.

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456 pages

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Journey through a century of aviation, from the Wright brothers' first flight to the edge of space. Meet daring pioneers and test pilots who defied gravity, pushing the limits of technology and courage. Discover the pivotal moments that shaped aerial warfare, broke records, and revolutionized aircraft design. With vivid photographs and gripping accounts, this narrative unveils the relentless human spirit driving the conquest of the skies. What challenges did these aviators face, and how did they overcome them to reach new heights? Embark on an adventure through history's most thrilling aviation milestones.

From the publisher

From the early pioneers to the latest spaceflight technology, this groundbreaking book charts the inspirational story behind humankind’s conquest of the skies. In the 100 years since the Wright brothers’ first powered flight, aviation has witnessed many memorable events. From record-breaking flights and aerial warfare, to advances in aircraft design and the race for space, Flight covers the most memorable moments in the history of aviation. Describing the feats of the brave men and women who piloted the early flying machines, to the pioneers of long-distance flight and the test pilots who ushered in the jet age, Flight is a gripping narrative of humankind’s quest to conquer the skies and explore space. Loaded with spectacular full-color photographs, dramatic first-hand accounts, and fact-filled profiles on a huge range of aircraft, this is an enthralling account of a century of innovation and adventure.

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