Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft
- Hardcover
448 pages
- Release Date
14 September 2024
Summary
With the development of the Wright Flyer in 1903, soon aircraft builders turned their thoughts to developing the new technology for military uses. The Wright Model A was commissioned by the US Army Signal Corps in 1908, and a German-built Etrich Taube reconnaissance plane was used in combat during the Italo-Turkish War of 1911, when an Italian pilot manually dropped an aerial bomb on Turkish troops in Libya. From these humble beginnings, the military aircraft was born.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838864521 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1838864520 |
| Author: | Chris McNab |
| Publisher: | Amber Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Amber Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 14 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 2.00kg |
| Dimensions: | 291mm x 231mm x 31mm |
| Series: | Encyclopedias |
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Chris McNab
Chris McNab has written more than 100 titles, primarily focused on historical and military topics. His titles include History of World War II, The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War, and Hitler’s Masterplan. He also works as an educational publishing consultant, advising international agencies on how to develop their textbooks and other educational resources.
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