Race with the Wind: How Air Racing Advanced Aviation - Tapa dura

Matthews, Birch J.

 
9780760307298: Race with the Wind: How Air Racing Advanced Aviation
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ISBN 10: 0760307296 ISBN 13: 9780760307298
Editorial: Zenith Press, 2001

Sinopsis

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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Acerca del autor

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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Editorial
Zenith Press
Año de publicación
2001
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
0760307296
ISBN 13 
9780760307298
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
160
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