British Aviation: The First Half Century

The aeroplane was born in the first half of the 20th century and developed as an instrument of war and commerce. Great Britain's aviation industry was established and grew to its zenith, fueled by the demands of two world wars and the growth of the airlines. British Aviation: The First Half-Century chronicles the wide variety of aircraft produced in Great Britain before 1950, with over 170 period images, carefully colourised.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2022
Publisher: Key Publishing Ltd

The birth of the aeroplane and its evolution into a tool of war and trade marked the first half of the 20th century. Within a span of five decades, machines that could barely fly had evolved into jet-powered aircraft capable of reaching speeds close to the sound barrier, a rate of technological advancement unmatched in any other field. This era witnessed the establishment and flourishing of Great Britain's aviation industry, fueled by the demands of two world wars and the expansion of airlines. These demands resulted in a diverse range of aircraft designs, some of which became iconic household names, while others fell short of expectations. British Aviation: The First Half-Century presents a comprehensive chronicle of the wide array of aircraft produced in Great Britain before 1950. Accompanied by over 170 meticulously colorized period images, this book showcases the aircraft of the first half-century in all their grandeur, bringing them back to life once more.

Weight: 972g
Dimension: 219 x 255 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781802821345