In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Cup, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and Women's Air Derby, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.
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Birch Matthews is a past president of the American Aviation Historical Society and editor of the Western Air Racing Association's newsletter. He lives near Los Angeles. California.
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Librería: callabooks, Santa Rosa, CA, Estados Unidos de America
hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very good. First. An interesting look at the sport of air racing from a historical and social perspective. As air racing became more competitive, companies worked to refine and improve everything from engoine horsepower to aerodynamics. Fine copy with slight bumping on bottom of spine and very good DJ. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1642
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Librería: Frey Fine Books, Rougemont, NC, Estados Unidos de America
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