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OverviewA comprehensive look at the history of the airship since 1783. Exploring the history and development of the dirigible airship from its humble beginnings in the late eighteenth century, through to its current role as military command posts among other uses, this book is a comprehensive account of the dirigible airship. Starting out as an unreliable experimental aircraft as aeronauts first began to learn the secrets of aerial navigation, the airship was then remodelled in 1900 by Count Zeppelin to become a potent weapon of war then transformed again into a short-lived solution to long-distance passenger air travel. With over 100 technical drawings and contemporary images of dirigible aircraft, Ridley-Kitts here presents a comprehensive and fascinating history of the airship a must read for those that wish the delve into the development of the aircraft for the first time and for airship specialists alike. 128 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Daniel G. Ridley-Kitts, MBEPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd Edition: New edition ISBN: 9781803995274ISBN 10: 1803995270 Publication Date: 16 November 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsIt will captivate both the casual reader and the ardent enthusiast -- Jared Zichek Author InformationDANIEL G RIDLEY-KITTS MBE worked in the aircraft industry after leaving school and served in the RAF as a national serviceman on a fighter squadron in Germany. He was made MBE in the 1994 New Year's Honours List for 'Services to the Oil Industry'. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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