The Aircraft Book: The Definitive Visual History By 9780241446355

The Aircraft Book: The Definitive Visual History presents a visual account of aviation’s development, following aircraft design alongside the pioneers who helped transform flight from ambition into reality. Organised decade by decade through to the present day, it surveys military jets and commercial planes while focusing on the engineering behind more than 800 aircraft models.

Photography, facts and statistics are paired with curated catalogues that spotlight significant aircraft from each era, drawing attention to specifications and distinctive features. Selected icons are explored through “virtual tour” features, including the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde. The book also considers the engineers and manufacturers behind marques such as Boeing and Airbus, and forms part of DK’s The Definitive Visual History series, alongside titles including The Car Book, The Train Book and The Tank Book.

Key details

• Visual history of aircraft and aviation
• Explores the engineering of more than 800 aircraft models
• Decade-by-decade coverage through to the present day
• Catalogues include specifications and distinctive features
• Includes “virtual tour” features for selected aircraft
• ISBN: 9780241446355

Synopsis

Tracing aeroplanes and aviation from early models to present-day aircraft, this book brings together detailed visual coverage and curated catalogues of key designs from around the world. It spans military and commercial aircraft, highlighting notable models while also looking at the people and manufacturers that shaped aviation, including engine makers and companies behind well-known marques.