Title:
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TRANSATLANTIC AIRSHIPS
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY |
By: |
John Christopher |
Format: |
Hardback |
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£19.95 |
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ISBN 10: |
184797161X |
ISBN 13: |
9781847971616 |
Publisher: |
THE CROWOOD PRESS LTD |
Pub. date: |
26 February, 2010 |
Pages: |
192 |
Description: |
Recounts the story of the lighter-than-air 'pond hoppers' from the earliest schemes and bold pioneering flights, including the triumphant double-crossing by the R34. This book describes the rise of the Zeppelins and the ambitious British scheme to connect its far-flung Empire, and the post-war proposals for colossal atomic-powered leviathans. |
Synopsis: |
In "Transatlantic Airships", John Christopher recounts the fascinating story of the lighter-than-air 'pond hoppers' from the earliest schemes and bold pioneering flights, including the triumphant double-crossing by the R34. The book goes on to describe the rise of the Zeppelins and the ambitious British scheme to connect its far-flung Empire, the US Navy's lighter-than-air craft and the incredible post-war proposals for colossal atomic-powered leviathans. It is a story of fantastic visionaries, incredible flying machines, great moments of triumph and, ultimately, of spectacular disaster. |
Illustrations: |
250 colour photographs |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
The Crowood Press Ltd |
Returns: |
Returnable |