WORLD AIRCRAFT: VOLUME 1. ORIGINS - WORLD WAR I

Author: Enzo Angelucci and Paolo Matricardi

Publisher: Book Club Associates

Year published: 1977

Pagination: 320pp, 200 col & b/w ills

Condition: vg in dw

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First volume in this series. Details of over 280 aircraft, including the numerous types of World War I. From the extraordinary drawings of Leonardo da Vinci in the 15th century, to the mechanised fighters of the first world war. Each entry is illustrated in full colour with a total of 200 technical drawings and 50 designs of pre-1903 aeroplanes. Bleriot, Farman, Avro, Fokker and Sopwith are just a few of the well known names featured.