Rapid developments in aviation technology from the period immediately following World War II to the early 1970s brought high-speed air travel to the public and, in the process, seriously reduced the size of the world. This history of the American airliner's embryonic years bridges the propliner era, famous for classic aluminum aircraft like the elegant Lockheed Constellation and stout Douglas DC-3, with the dawn of early jetliners like the DC-8, Boeing 707 and Convair 880. A combination of modern and period photography transports readers back to this heady era, helping to detail the evolution of American airliners and the days of luxury air travel. Each of these pioneering aircraft is depicted in a variety of liveries representing American airlines of the time.About the AuthorBill Yenne is the author of more than three dozen books, mainly on historical topics. Before turning to a career as an author, Mr. Yenne was a nationally-recognized artist and illustrator. His illustrations have appeared in a number of national magazines, including Rolling Stone, and several of his paintings are in the official collection of the US Air Force. He is the author of the 2003 title The American Brewery, also from MBI Publishing Company. He lives in San Francisco, California.
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Bill Yenne is the author of more than three dozen books, mainly on historical topics. Before turning to a career as an author, Mr. Yenne was a nationally-recognized artist and illustrator. His illustrations have appeared in a number of national magazines, including Rolling Stone, and several of his paintings are in the official collection of the US Air Force. He is the author of the 2003 title The American Brewery, also from MBI Publishing Company. He lives in San Francisco, California.
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This review is from: Classic American Airliners (Hardcover)
This book is a must for all old airliner enthusiasts.Full of marvellous photos, most of which I had never seen before, it also benefits from a very well written text, taking you through the development and time in service of each airliner, plus overview sections at various points. In particular, the book contains the best section I have ever read dealing with the changeover from pistons to jets at the end of the 1950s, clearly explaining just why this was such a fundamental revolution in air transport and why the pistonliners were rendered obsolete overnight almost.
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This would have been a 5 star review except for leaving out the Martin 202/404,Lockheed Lodestar, and DC-3. These omissions leave a big gap unless the intent was post WW2 only. If that was the intent, the Martin 404 omission still is glaring. Too bad. What's is covered is well done and well reproduced.
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Great Nostalgia!,
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This review is from: Classic American Airliners (Zenith Classics) (Paperback)
The book has excellent histories and photos.
A major fault: Mere mention and no photos of the greatest airliner ever-the DC-3.
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This is the story of the revolution in air travel that took place between 1945 and 1969 and about the aircraft that made it possible. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pan American, United States, World War, United Air Lines, American Airlines, New York, Eastern Airlines, San Francisco, Super Constellation, Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, San Diego, Northwest Airlines, North Atlantic, Super Eighty, Delta Air Lines, North Star, Long Beach, Air France, Super Sixty, Japan Airlines, Royal Dutch Airlines, Santa Monica, Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, Scandinavian Airlines System New!
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This is the story of the revolution in air travel that took place between 1945 and 1969 and about the aircraft that made it possible. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pan American, United States, World War, United Air Lines, American Airlines, New York, Eastern Airlines, San Francisco, Super Constellation, Howard Hughes, Los Angeles, San Diego, Northwest Airlines, North Atlantic, Super Eighty, Delta Air Lines, North Star, Long Beach, Air France, Super Sixty, Japan Airlines, Royal Dutch Airlines, Santa Monica, Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij, Scandinavian Airlines System New!
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- Air Force (Wisconsin / Warner Bros. Screenplays) by Lawrence Suid on page 19
- Spotlight on America: The Wright Brothers by Robert Smith on page 8
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