Wings, the Early Years of Aviation

An illustrated history of airplanes from the days of the early aviators through the beginning of World War II. Discusses the pilots, their uniforms, famous planes, blimps, insignias, air races and circuses, passenger service, and many other related topics.Beginning with da Vinci's amazing sketches, this illustrated history of aviation traces the evolution of aircraft from the first experimental planes, through the early pioneers and historic flights, to Lindbergh's transatlantic flight