Review [Review of previous edition:] Fascinating. -- Sheldon Kirshner ― Canadian Jewish News Published On: 2010-12-09[Review of previous edition:] This is much more than a composite rehash of the "Aviation Century" series. The text is new, the team's selections are defensible, and the illustrations, sidebars, pilot and aircraft profiles, and human-interest stories are all fresh, appealing, and insightful. Recommended for all aeronautical collections. -- John Carver Edwards ― Library Journal Published On: 2007-11-15[Review of previous edition:] Really a must read for everyone -- imagine the history. -- Lois Cooper ― Muskoka Today Published On: 2007-12-13 Product Description The flying machines that pushed the boundaries of aerospace development."Dick and Patterson have made unusually fine choices.... Reasonable affection for aircraft is shown throughout this attractive, literate volume. Recommended. General readers." --Choice "The team's selections are defensible, and the illustrations, sidebars, pilot and aircraft profiles, and human-interest stories are all fresh, appealing, and insightful. Recommended for all aeronautical collections." --Library Journal "A close-up survey of 50 of arguably the most remarkable and influential aircraft in aviation history.... Beautifully presented... this book will grace the coffee table of any aviation aficionado." --Airforce Magazine In December of 2019, Vancouver-based airline Harbour Air took to the sky in a 1956 Havilland Beaver retrofitted to fly on battery power. Eschewing gasoline and easily able to fly commuter distances, this old new plane took the first steps of 21st-century flight. 50 Aircraft That Changed the World is about exactly this type of flight revolution. Written by the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series, it profiles 50 of history's most influential aircraft and their pilots and designers. Now an aviation classic, the book has been reformatted to a smaller size but otherwise remains the same. It begins with the 1905 Wright Flyer III, and moves on to the birth of aerial warfare in World War I, the trailblazers of the interwar years, classic World War II aircraft, the jets of the Korean and Vietnam wars, modern commercial carriers, private jets, experimental designs and new combat fighters featuring stealth technology. Featured aircraft in 50 Aircraft That Changed the World include: Fokker E.111 Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega Messerschmitt Bf 109 Supermarine Spitfire Boeing B-17 Avro Lancaster De Havilland Mosquito Howard Hughes's Lockheed Constellation Concorde Learjet Boeing B-52 Rutan Voyager. Hundreds of color and archival photographs enhance the informative and entertaining text making this an ideal choice for aviation buffs. About the Author Ron Dick served with the Royal Air Force for 38 years, retiring in the rank of Air Vice-Marshal. After his retirement, Dick lived in Virginia and wrote and lectured on military and aviation history until his death in May 2008. Dan Patterson received the first annual Combs Award, honoring his contribution to the photographic preservation of America's air and space heritage. He lives in Dayton, Ohio.

50 Aircraft That Changed the World

History

Dick, Ron

Patterson, Dan

World

Firefly Books

Soldier: Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Specialist Marketing International

The second volume in the "Living History" series, THE SOLDIER explores the development, service, and provides an air crew's view of the B-24 Liberator, a four-engine bomber that saw combat in every major theater of WWII. 58 color photos, 47 b&amp;w photos and illustrations.

The Soldier: Consolidated B-24 Liberator (Living History Series, Vol 2)

Perkins, Paul

Crean, Michelle

Ventolo, Joseph A.

Americas

Howell Pr

The third volume in the "Living History" series, MUSTANG uses historical reenactors and magnificently restored aircraft to show cockpits, flight dress, gun ports, engines, and ground service responsibilities of the Mustang, perhaps the most important fighter of WWII. 58 color photos, 47 b&amp;w photos and illustrations. b&amp;w photos and illustrations.

Mustang: North American P-51 (Living History Series World War II)

Shoo Shoo Baby a Lucky Lady of the Sky

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Patterson Productions

Enjoy episodes of the radio show that spawned the British and American TV phenomena. Clive Anderson hosts, with regulars John Sessions and Stephen Fry.

Whose Line Is It Anyway (Classic BBC Comedy)

Literature & Fiction

Humor & Satire

BBC Books

Mock The Week

Scenes We'd Like to See is the very first Mock the Week book, published to coincide with the sixth series of the hit BBC2 comedy show. From gloriously rude 'Unfortunate names for race horses' to 'Unlikely personal ads' and lines that (sadly) never appeared in the Harry Potter books, Mock the Week: Scenes We'd Like to See is the fastest, funniest read of the year: a bumper book of all-new razor-sharp one-liners, including: UNLIKELY MEDICAL LABELS: No rabbits were harmed during the testing of this product - but the rats were less lucky. GREETINGS CARDS THAT WOULDN'T SELL: Happy New Breasts! UNLIKELY HOROSCOPES: You will go to your bedroom window and stand there naked for a minute, you will do this especially if your name is Mrs Hughes and you live at 56, The Avenue, Clapham...around 3.30 would be best for me. UNLIKELY LINES FROM A NEW HARRY POTTER BOOK: 'I've turned my cock into a frog!' squealed Ron in terror.

Mock the Week: 1001 Scenes We'd Like to See

Boxtree Ltd.

Modern life is a minefield. Fortunately, the creators of 'Mock the Week' are here to give you advice on the important things in life: from office etiquette to camping holidays, the worst things to hear while sitting on the toilet - and what not to say when passing through Customs.

Mock the Week 7

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

Pan/Macmillan

A close-up survey of 50 of the most remarkable and influential aircraft ever. 
 For this book, the authors of the widely acclaimed Aviation Century series chose 50 of history's most influential aircraft, with profiles of their pilots and designers. 
 They begin with the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, then move on to the birth of aerial warfare in World War I, the trail-blazers of the interwar years, the first passenger flights, and the great flying boats. Classic World War II aircraft such as the Bf 109, Spitfire and Mustang are included among the stars of that time. Then come the jets of the Korean and Vietnam wars, modern commercial carriers, private jets, experimental designs, and new combat fighters featuring Stealth technology. 
 Hundreds of color and archival photographs enhance an informative and entertaining text. Featured aircraft include:
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<li>The Wright Brothers 1905 Flyer</li> <li>Fokker E.111</li> <li>Sopwith Camel</li> <li>Charles Lindbergh's Ryan NYP</li> <li>Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega</li> <li>MesserschmittBf 109</li> <li>Supermarine Spitfire</li> <li>Boeing B-17</li> <li>Avro Lancaster</li> <li>De Havilland Mosquito</li> <li>Howard Hughes' Lockheed Constellation</li> <li>Concorde</li> <li>Learjet</li> <li>Boeing B-52</li> <li>Rutan Voyager ... and 35 more.</li> </ul>

50 Aircraft that Changed the World

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

Boston Mills Press

A celebration of the work of one of America's top aviation artists. Many of the works of American artist and illustrator Gil Cohen can be found at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and the Pentagon, as well as in other important public and private collections. After spending decades as a respected illustrator for magazines and book publishers, Cohen chose to turn his attention to aviation and military themes. His more recent paintings vividly depict the human aspects of America's wars, showing soldiers and aviators in battle and at rest. One of Cohen's recurring observations is that, unfortunately, some of humankind's most remarkable feats of engineering are often created for the purpose of war. Cohen's paintings are collected worldwide, and his clients include the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Coast Guard; Paramount Pictures; Random House; Holt, Rinehart &amp; Winston; Bantam Books; Harlequin Books; and Boeing-Sikorsky.

Gil Cohen: Aviation Artist

Individual Artists

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