Around-the-world flights a history
This history of around-the-world flights explores the endeavor, starting with the first tentative journeys that allowed changing aircraft en route due to expected breakdowns. Paying tribute to the supporting personnel as well as to the flight captains at the center of attention, this work celebrates...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Jefferson, N.C.
McFarland & Company
2011
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| Summary: | This history of around-the-world flights explores the endeavor, starting with the first tentative journeys that allowed changing aircraft en route due to expected breakdowns. Paying tribute to the supporting personnel as well as to the flight captains at the center of attention, this work celebrates aviation's continued spirit of adventure. |
|---|---|
| Physical Description: | v, 261 p. ill. 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 9780786462827 0786462825 |