About this title: In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Cup, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and Women's Air ...
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Osceola, WI: Motorbooks International Wholesalers & Distributors, 2001, Osceola, WI
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780760307298ISBN:0760307296
Description: Fine. Fine Dustjacket. Large square 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine Dustjacket. First Edition. large square 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. ISBN: 0760307296. 192 pages. With dozens of photos in both color and black-&-white on pages of high-grade, coated, glossy paper. Both book and dustjacket are very near flawless. The book is exceptionally clean, it stands perfectly straight, and it is extremely firm and tight in its binding, with no pages loose, missing, folded or torn. The hinges are ... read more
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