Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.
Publicado por -, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Empire of the Clouds: When Britain's Aircraft Ruled the World This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, United Kingdom, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Reino Unido
Paperback. Condición: Very Good. In 1945 Britain was the world's leading designer and builder of aircraft - a world-class achievement that was not mere rhetoric. And what aircraft they were. The sleek Comet, the first jet airliner. The awesome delta-winged Vulcan, an intercontinental bomber that could be thrown about the sky like a fighter. The Hawker Hunter, the most beautiful fighter-jet ever built and the Lightning, which could zoom ten miles above the clouds in a couple of minutes and whose pilots rated flying it as better than sex. How did Britain so lose the plot that today there is not a single aircraft manufacturer of any significance in the country? What became of the great industry of de Havilland or Handley Page? And what was it like to be alive in that marvellous post-war moment when innovative new British aircraft made their debut, and pilots were the rock stars of the age? James Hamilton-Paterson captures that season of glory in a compelling book that fuses his own memories of being a schoolboy plane spotter with a ruefully realistic history of British decline - its loss of self confidence and power. It is the story of great and charismatic machines and the men who flew them: heroes such as Bill Waterton, Neville Duke, John Derry and Bill Beaumont who took inconceivable risks, so that we could fly without a second thought. In this special fully illustrated and lavishly produced large format hardback edition James's text is joined by glorious photographs that precisely capture the elegance, excitement and genius of these extraordinary aircraft, and offer a behind the scenes glimpse into a lost world of pioneering design, engineering and the daring of a generation of test pilots. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Publicado por Faber and Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Reuseabook, Gloucester, GLOS, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Ripped/damaged jacket. The dust jacket of this book is slightly damaged/ripped, however, this does not affect the internal condition.
Publicado por - -, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Bahamut Media, Reading, Reino Unido
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Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Reino Unido
Hardback. Condición: Good. Used copy in good condition - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, Limited, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Reino Unido
Condición: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Publicado por Faber and Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Reino Unido
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Publicado por Faber and Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Greener Books, London, Reino Unido
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Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Good. British aircraft go supersonic, 1945-1965.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por faber and faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: ivanpavlovitch, East Hoathly, Reino Unido
Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. book fine, unclipped dustjacket has a very small (0.5 cm) closed tear at top of DJ spine).
Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Estados Unidos de America
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Publicado por Faber & Faber, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Amazing Book Company, Liphook, Reino Unido
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Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: As New. 1st Edition. This copy is in new, unmarked condition bound in silver cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in new condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. In 1945 Britain was the world's leading designer and builder of aircraft - a world-class achievement that was not mere rhetoric. And what aircraft they were. The sleek Comet, the first jet airliner. The awesome delta-winged Vulcan, an intercontinental bomber that could be thrown about the sky like a fighter. The Hawker Hunter, the most beautiful fighter-jet ever built and the Lightning, which could zoom ten miles above the clouds in a couple of minutes and whose pilots rated flying it as better than sex. How did Britain so lose the plot that today there is not a single aircraft manufacturer of any significance in the country? What became of the great industry of de Havilland or Handley Page? And what was it like to be alive in that marvellous post-war moment when innovative new British aircraft made their debut, and pilots were the rock stars of the age? Ref FCA.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Haymes & Co. Bookdealers, Kingscliff, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Illustrated Edition. 237 X 25 X 286 millimeters; 280 pages.
Publicado por Faber And Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, Estados Unidos de America
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Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Like New. First Thus. First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£ 25.00 price intact). Published by Faber and Faber, 2011. Quarto. Gray cloth boards stamped in silver with blue endpapers. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf wear and small pen mark on front bottom right corner. 280 pages. ISBN: 9780571278893. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York. We Buy Books! Individual titles, libraries, collections. Message us if you have books to sell!.
Publicado por Faber and Faber,, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Bergoglio Libri d'Epoca, RIVALBA, TO, Italia
(Codice AV/6422) In 4° VIII-280 pp. Many illustrations. Hardcover, dust jacket. A fine copy. Euro 16.00 All books are in stock in fine condition or described meticulously. Very safe packaging.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, London, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: St Paul's Bookshop P.B.F.A., Peterborough, Reino Unido
Miembro de asociación: PBFA
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Hardcover. Condición: Near Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Fine hardback copy in Fine jacket, quarto-sized.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: The Book Spot, Sioux Falls, SD, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. Brand New Copy.
Publicado por Faber & Faber, 2011
ISBN 10: 0571278892 ISBN 13: 9780571278893
Librería: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: new. New.