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“christopher orlebar”

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  • Concorde

    by Christopher Orlebar ...
    The story of one of greatest technological achievements of the 20th century told from a pilot's-eye view, which will appeal to all enthusiasts of modern aviation.From her first commercial flight in 1976, and throughout 27 years of service, Concorde was hailed as a technological wonder. The only passenger airliner capable of maintaining speeds in excess of Mach 2 for more than two hours at a time, ... Read more

    $7.59 USD

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  • The Aviators

    Eddie Rickenbacker, Jimmy Doolittle, Charles Lindbergh, and the Epic Age of Flight

    by Winston Groom ...
    Written by gifted storyteller Winston Groom (author of Forrest Gump), The Aviators tells the saga of three extraordinary aviators--Charles Lindbergh, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Jimmy Doolittle--and how they redefine heroism through their genius, daring, and uncommon courage. This is the fascinating story of three extraordinary heroes who defined aviation during the great age of flight. These cleverly ... Read more

    $10.99 USD

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  • Lettice Curtis

    by Lettice Curtis ...
    The name of Lettice Curtis is well known in the aviation world. Her career as an aviator is both remarkable and unique, yet until now it has never been put into print. Inspired by requests from many who have known her, Lettice has finally put pen to paper and opened her photo album to tell her amazing story from school days to retirement. ... Read more

    $7.19 USD

  • History of Airplanes

    The Nation's Most Distinguished Book On Aircraft, The History Of The Airplane, Aviation History, History Of Flightgear, History Of Flight Poster and More

    by Kenneth Green ...
    If you're looking for a great eBook on the history of flight, read this guide to aircraft, the history of the airplane, aviation history, history of flightgear, history of flight poster and more. ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • RAF Tempsford

    Churchill's Most Secret Airfield

    by Bernard O'Connor ...
    Designed by illusionist Jasper Maskelyne, RAF Tempsford was constructed to give overflying enemy aircraft the impression it was disused. Nothing could be further from the truth - just after dusk on moonlit nights either side of the full moon, planes from the 138 and 161 Squadrons would take off on top secret missions to the heart of the war-torn Continent. They had to fly low and without lights in ... Read more

    $10.59 USD

  • Story of the Red Arrows

    by Colin Higgs ...
    The Red Arrows are the world’s greatest aerobatic display team. For decades they have thrilled crowds with their exciting mix of precision formation flying and breathtaking aerobatic manoeuvres. They promote British industry; they represent the Royal Air Force with huge distinction; and they help with recruitment for the British armed forces. But above all they are the great entertainers, ... Read more

    $2.72 USD

  • Harrier Boys

    Volume 2 - New Technology, New Threats, New Tactics, 1990-2010

    by Bob Marston ...
    In the second volume of Harrier Boys, as with the first, the history of this remarkable aircraft in service with UK armed forces is illustrated through personal reminiscences of the people who worked with it. The book begins with explanations of the mature concept of operations with the Harrier GR3 in the Cold War. It then progresses through the evolution of Harrier II, starting with the GR5, and ... Read more

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  • The Flight of the Century

    Charles Lindbergh and the Rise of American Aviation

    by Thomas Kessner ...
    Series series Pivotal Moments in American History
    In late May 1927 an inexperienced and unassuming 25-year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota stunned the world by making the first non-stop transatlantic flight. A spectacular feat of individual daring and collective technological accomplishment, Charles Lindbergh's flight from New York to Paris ushered in the modern age of commercial aviation. In The Flight of the Century, Thomas Kessner ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • The First Blitz

    Bombing London in the First World War

    by Ian Castle ...
    The First Blitz tells the story of Germany's strategic air offensive against Britain, and how it came to be neutralized.The first Zeppelin attack on London came in May 1915 – and with it came the birth of a new arena of warfare, the 'home front'. German airships attempted to raid London on 26 separate occasions between May 1915 and October 1917, but only reached the capital and bombed successfully ... Read more

    $13.59 USD

  • Concorde, A Designer's Life

    The Journey to Mach 2

    by Ted Talbot ...
    Do you remember the time we used to do New York in three hours?Even twenty years after its final flight, Concorde remains the pinnacle of aviation design. The aircraft is still unmatched, which has led to a vast swathe of material being written about the aeroplane itself. However, relatively little has been said about the people who designed it.Concorde, A Designer's Life is an autobiography ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Michigan Aircraft Manufacturers

    by Robert F. Pauley ...
    Series series Images of Aviation
    Engineers, inventors, and dreamers in the state of Michigan had been searching for the secret of heavier-than-air flight well before the Wright brothers� successful flights in 1903. In 1911, the first aircraft manufacturer opened for business in Michigan. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Detroit area was known as the �Aviation Capital of America.� The All-American Aircraft Show, held annually in ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • An American Airlines Boeing 727 Crash November 8, 1965

    by Robert Grey Reynolds ...
    An American Airlines Boeing 727 that crashed on its approach to landing at Greater Cincinnati Airport in November 1965 was the second Boeing 727 to come down in only a few months time. One exploded in a ball of flame before it fell into Lake Michigan the previous August. The Cincinnati crash involved poor weather and visibility along with pilot error. It was a wet rainy Monday night when Flight ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus