A comprehensive and extensively illustrated history of the Airbus A380; the iconic double-decker, wide-body, 4 engine jet airliner. Details each aspect of its developmental history, both its career milestones and the legacy it looks set to provide to a new generation of aviation engineers, enthusiasts and passengers.
Graham M. Simons presents a balanced history of Olympic Airways, beginning with the story of its origin and bringing the story fully up to date. This is the most comprehensive history of the airline to be released thus far.
A comprehensive, picture rich history of the iconic craft. Includes myriad first hand accounts and photographic illustrations. Features many previously unpublished materials, acquired as a result of the authors complete access to the sprawling De Havilland archive.
An illustrated history of the iconic Boeing 707.
First published: Arms and Armour Press, 1990.
Contains hundreds of photos of the Mosquito production line and design concepts. Appendices include first hand pilot accounts, details of the unique variants put into production, and information relating to the Mosquito's deployment in a civilian context with BOAC.
A comprehensive and colourful history of Autair and Court Line, the prominent British holiday charter airline of the 1970s.
An engaging and well researched history of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator during World War II. číst celé
Delving into the political intrigue surrounding the Concorde conspiracy, this book reveals insights from CIA records and the JFK and LBJ Presidential libraries. It uncovers a narrative filled with espionage, deception, and the rivalry between presidential administrations, highlighting the complexities and controversies of the American Supersonic Transport (SST) project. The interplay of ambition and animosity among key figures shapes a compelling tale of innovation overshadowed by secrecy and betrayal.
Britannia Airways Corporation was established in 1961 and went on to become the world's largest holiday airline. It ceased operations on 1 November 2005, when, having been taken over, it was rebranded - today it remains as part of Thomason Airways.