The Aircraft Book: The Definitive Visual History By DK - Paperback

The Aircraft Book: The Definitive Visual History by DK is a richly illustrated guide to the development of aeroplanes and the people behind them. This paperback volume forms part of DK’s The Definitive Visual History series.

Key details

• Author: DK
• Format: Paperback
• Series: The Definitive Visual History
• Covers more than 800 aircraft models
• Includes decade-by-decade coverage to the present day

Synopsis

Spanning military and commercial aviation from around the world, this visual history traces aircraft development decade by decade, bringing together photographs, facts and statistics in a detailed, design-led format. Comprehensive catalogues highlight significant aircraft from each era, alongside specifications and distinctive features.

Selected icons receive dedicated “virtual tour” treatment, with celebrated examples including the Supermarine Spitfire and Concorde. The narrative also turns to the engineers, manufacturers and marques that shaped modern flight, including the makers behind names such as Boeing and Airbus, while examining how aviation has influenced the 21st century. Suitable for aviation enthusiasts and readers who enjoy illustrated reference books.

Series information

DK’s The Definitive Visual History series presents design and history through high-quality visual guides, combining notable developments with the people and technology that made them possible. Related titles mentioned include The Car Book, The Train Book and The Tank Book.

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