The Aircraft Book: The Definitive Visual History by DK

A richly illustrated journey through the history of aviation

Good Condition - Light cover scuffing/soiling, minor corner creases and curled cover edges.

The Aircraft Book follows the development of powered flight through hundreds of aircraft and the people and engineering ideas that made them possible. Photographs, illustrations and explanatory features bring together early designs, military machines and the aircraft that transformed civil travel. Engines and manufacturers receive attention alongside the wider story, allowing readers to connect a plane's appearance with its purpose and construction. The visual format makes it possible to browse individual examples or follow the historical progression across the volume. DK's reference book offers a broad introduction for aviation enthusiasts, combining technical interest with the larger account of how flying changed from an experiment into an essential part of modern life.