About this title: 'Frater is a reliable, informed and entertaining navigator. He soars confidently across the centuries, between abandoned aerodromes and Scottish estates, from one delightful anecdote to another' - "Sunday Times". At the heart of his story lies the Balloon Factory, a cathedral-sized shed overlooking Farnborough Common, and its most celebrated occupant, the remarkable long-haired gun-toting ex-cowboy, Sam Cody. Frater, in a work that is part history, part travelogue, goes in search of some of the most extraordinary pioneers, including Sam Cody, John William Dunne, Sir George Cayley and Geoffrey ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PAN MACMILLAN Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780330433112ISBN:0330433113
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 400 pages. Part history, part travelogue, this book visits scenes of british aviation history, creating a real feeling for the people behind the events and doing it all in a way that you don't need an anorak and binoculars to appreciate. ill (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780330433112ISBN:0330433113
Description: New. Part history, part travelogue, this book visits scenes of British aviation history, creating a real feeling for the people behind the events and doing it all in a way that you don't need an anorak and binoculars to appreciate. read more
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Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using International Priority Airmail. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Heavier and more expensive items have tracking number. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). read more
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