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This first in a projected five-volume series is a photographic treasure for aerial aficionados; in addition, the text is written by a knowledgeable retired vice marshal of Britain's Royal Air Force. The work analyzes as much as it describes why aviation development proceeded in one direction rather than another. Dick's appraisal of the Wright brothers' epic achievement typifies his approach; not content to detail their invention of wing warping, for example, Dick explains it as the consequence of their belief--unique among their rivals a century ago--that a craft could be inherently unstable and still be controllable in flight. Photographer Patterson's imagery evocatively supports the prose, with two-page layouts of the original Wright Flyer and associated memorabilia. This design plan--photographs of historic airplanes as they appear in museums and in flight--also encompasses the legendary planes of World War I up to the creative commercial designs of the 1920s and 1930s. Infused by the author's piloting outlook, this high-quality album will extend its appeal beyond browsers to flyers themselves. Gilbert Taylor
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A gallery of aviation greats. -- Ann Lloyd Merriman, Richmond Times-Dispatch 12/14/2003
A nicely written, superbly illustrated story... abounds in fascinating text and vivid pictures... a splendid Christmas gift for any aviator. -- Bob Merrick, COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) 11/2003
An excellent reference book... If you enjoy ogling airplanes, this book is sure to satisfy. -- Garth Eichel, Aviator Magazine 11/2003
Both Dick and Patterson are extremely knowledgeable about aviation history... extraordinary care taken in the research effort... intelligent collaboration. -- Walter J. Boyne, Aviation History 09/2004
Elegant. -- Rebecca Wigod, Victoria Times-Colonist 09/28/2003
Engagingly written... the book tells a great story... complex and rich in technical detail... a fine piece of work. -- Mary O'Dea, E-Streams 07/2004
Sweeps across the history of powered flight... Ron Dick writes grandly but without hyperbole. -- Rebecca Wigod, Vancouver Sun 11/22/2003
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This first in a projected five-volume series is a photographic treasure for aerial aficionados; in addition, the text is written by a knowledgeable retired vice marshal of Britain's Royal Air Force. The work analyzes as much as it describes why aviation development proceeded in one direction rather than another. Dick's appraisal of the Wright brothers' epic achievement typifies his approach; not content to detail their invention of wing warping, for example, Dick explains it as the consequence of their belief--unique among their rivals a century ago--that a craft could be inherently unstable and still be controllable in flight. Photographer Patterson's imagery evocatively supports the prose, with two-page layouts of the original Wright Flyer and associated memorabilia. This design plan--photographs of historic airplanes as they appear in museums and in flight--also encompasses the legendary planes of World War I up to the creative commercial designs of the 1920s and 1930s. Infused by the author's piloting outlook, this high-quality album will extend its appeal beyond browsers to flyers themselves. Gilbert Taylor
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved
Review
A gallery of aviation greats. -- Ann Lloyd Merriman, Richmond Times-Dispatch 12/14/2003
A nicely written, superbly illustrated story... abounds in fascinating text and vivid pictures... a splendid Christmas gift for any aviator. -- Bob Merrick, COPA (Canadian Owners and Pilots Association) 11/2003
An excellent reference book... If you enjoy ogling airplanes, this book is sure to satisfy. -- Garth Eichel, Aviator Magazine 11/2003
Both Dick and Patterson are extremely knowledgeable about aviation history... extraordinary care taken in the research effort... intelligent collaboration. -- Walter J. Boyne, Aviation History 09/2004
Elegant. -- Rebecca Wigod, Victoria Times-Colonist 09/28/2003
Engagingly written... the book tells a great story... complex and rich in technical detail... a fine piece of work. -- Mary O'Dea, E-Streams 07/2004
Sweeps across the history of powered flight... Ron Dick writes grandly but without hyperbole. -- Rebecca Wigod, Vancouver Sun 11/22/2003
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