Overview

It is a cruel irony of history that as we celebrate the centenary of flight on December 17, 2003, aviation is in a tailspin and airlines are disappearing in Canada. Yet flight itself remains one of humanity's most spectacular triumphs, and Canada especially has much to be proud of. Contained within these covers is a complex portrait of Canadian aviation, from the Silver Dart to the Cormorant. Packed with photographs as colourful as the details that accompany them, it bursts with unforgettable aircraft trivia.

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""In this fine, coffee-table style book Pigott has provided brief histories of fifty of the most significant aircraft in the history of Canadian aviation. Each chapter is enlivened by excellent photographs, and by Pigott's sense of humour."" -- Canadian Military History, Jan 2004 ""Peter Pigott has brought together 50 of the most interesting, most important or most obscure aircraft in Canada's history with charming biographies and photographs of each."" -- Globe and Mail, Nov 22, 2003 ""a nice introduction to the great pantheon of aviation memories which are a rich part of our aeronautical heritage."" -- COPA Flight, Dec 2003 ""...a must read for those who can appreciate the gift of flight."" -- Shelf Life

. ..a must read for those who can appreciate the gift of flight.

In this fine, coffee-table style book Pigott has provided brief histories of fifty of the most significant aircraft in the history of Canadian aviation. Each chapter is enlivened by excellent photographs, and by Pigott's sense of humour. -- Canadian Military History, Jan 2004 Peter Pigott has brought together 50 of the most interesting, most important or most obscure aircraft in Canada's history with charming biographies and photographs of each. -- Globe and Mail, Nov 22, 2003 a nice introduction to the great pantheon of aviation memories which are a rich part of our aeronautical heritage. -- COPA Flight, Dec 2003 ...a must read for those who can appreciate the gift of flight. -- Shelf Life

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Peter Pigott has had a lifelong fascination with Canadian aviation. He has written 10 books on aviation and is Canada's most successful aviation author. Some of his other titles include Flying Canucks: Famous Canadian Aviators, Wing Walkers: A History of Canadian Airlines International, and last year's Wings Across Canada: An Illustrated History of Canadian Aviation.

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