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Author: Ron Dick ,
Dan Patterson
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd
Imprint: Firefly Books Ltd
ISBN: 9780228102618
ISBN 10: 0228102618
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 28 September 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
"[Review of previous edition: ] A close-up survey of 50 of arguably the most remarkable and influential aircraft in aviation history... Beautifully presented... A bargain at 40 bucks, this book will grace the coffee table of any aviation aficionado.-- (09/01/2007) [Review of previous edition: ] An impressive and encyclopedic history of influential aircraft [that] should be a part of every personal, professional, academic, and community library's Aviation History reference collection.--James A. Cox""Midwest Book Review"" (11/01/2007) [Review of previous edition: ] Dick and Patterson have made unusually fine choices.... The 50 aircraft...receive analytical but accurately admiring write-ups... Reasonable affection for aircraft is shown throughout this attractive, literate volume. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.-- (04/01/2008) [Review of previous edition: ] Fascinating.--Sheldon Kirshner""Canadian Jewish News"" (12/09/2010) [Review of previous edition: ] Really a must read for everyone -- imagine the history.-- (12/13/2007) [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.-- (11/15/2007)"
[Review of previous edition: ] A close-up survey of 50 of arguably the most remarkable and influential aircraft in aviation history... Beautifully presented... A bargain at 40 bucks, this book will grace the coffee table of any aviation aficionado.-- (09/01/2007) [Review of previous edition: ] An impressive and encyclopedic history of influential aircraft [that] should be a part of every personal, professional, academic, and community library's Aviation History reference collection.--James A. Cox Midwest Book Review (11/01/2007) [Review of previous edition: ] Dick and Patterson have made unusually fine choices.... The 50 aircraft...receive analytical but accurately admiring write-ups... Reasonable affection for aircraft is shown throughout this attractive, literate volume. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers.-- (04/01/2008) [Review of previous edition: ] Fascinating.--Sheldon Kirshner Canadian Jewish News (12/09/2010) [Review of previous edition: ] Really a must read for everyone -- imagine the history.-- (12/13/2007) [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.-- (11/15/2007)
Author Information
Ron Dick served with the Royal Air Force for 38 years, retiring with the rank of Air Vice-Marshal. After his retirement, he lived in the USA and wrote and lectured on military and aviation history until his death in May 2008. Dan Patterson received the first annual Combs Award, honouring his contribution to the photographic preservation of America’s air and space heritage.
