1952 Aircraft Year Book: Annual Edition: The Standard Reference of United States Aviation: Official Publication of The Aircraft Industries Association, Inc. (34) [Hardcover]

Fred Hamlin (Editor), Arthur Clawson (Editor), Eleanor Thayer (Editor), Robert McLarren (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1953

A complete review of the events and developments in military and civil aviation in the nation. A complete directory of aircraft, executives, statistics, chronology and agencies in United States Aviation. An encyclopedia of little-known facts, historical sidelights, and famous quotes out of the past. Aircraft in production during 1952 described in detail with photographs and three-view drawings. Complete chronology of aviation events from the dawn of history to the last day of the year. Brief biographies of 1,200 present-day aviation personalities. Outstanding technical developments in the design, manufacturing and research fields. Complete current offical aviation records, the men and the machines, dates and places, precise figures. The AIRCRAFT YEAR BOOK is the aviation industry's own OFFICIAL record of its activities and accomplishments during the calendar year. It is compiled entirely from material prepared by the industry itself, and contains no editorializing or personal opinions -- simply the AVIATION FACTS.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 464 pages
• Publisher: Lincoln Press, Inc.; 1ST edition (1953)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000E8DIX4
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Research is accurate and detailed., May 26, 2006

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This review is from: 1952 Aircraft Year Book: Annual Edition: The Standard Reference of United States Aviation: Official Publication of The Aircraft Industries Association, Inc. (34) (Hardcover)

This book is a treasure trove of information about aircraft. The quality of information is incomparable. The 1952 Aircraft Year Book would make a fine addition to your library.