Telling Aircraft Tails: A History of Britain's Airlines in 40 Aircraft

Registration letters painted on an aircraft's tail are like its number plate, revealing the story of an individual aircraft and its different roles. Guy Halford-MacLeod's book explores the careers of forty different airliners, providing insight into the wider story of British aviation, including the development of the airline industry and the aircraft used.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 05 February 2021
\n Publisher: The History Press Ltd
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The registration letters painted on an aircraft's tail serve as a unique identifier, akin to a vehicle's number plate, revealing the story and various roles of an individual aircraft throughout its operational lifespan. Inspired by this innovative perspective on aviation history, Guy Halford-MacLeod takes readers on a captivating journey through the diverse careers of forty different airliners. Through his meticulous research, he presents a comprehensive insight into the broader narrative of British aviation, encompassing the larger-than-life characters, political dynamics, aircraft manufacturers, state-owned corporations, independent airlines, reluctant buyers, coercive measures, significant financial losses, affordable holiday charters, and ultimately, the inevitable downfall—the complete story of Britain's airlines and the aircraft they utilized. This extensively illustrated book delves into the tales of a fascinating array of aircraft, many of which are now preserved in museums across the country, showcasing the evolution of Britain's airline industry.

The registration letters painted on an aircraft's tail serve as a unique identifier, akin to a vehicle's number plate, revealing the story and various roles of an individual aircraft throughout its operational lifespan. Inspired by this innovative perspective on aviation history, Guy Halford-MacLeod takes readers on a captivating journey through the diverse careers of forty different airliners. Through his meticulous research, he presents a comprehensive insight into the broader narrative of British aviation, encompassing the larger-than-life characters, political dynamics, aircraft manufacturers, state-owned corporations, independent airlines, reluctant buyers, coercive measures, significant financial losses, affordable holiday charters, and ultimately, the inevitable downfall—the complete story of Britain's airlines and the aircraft they utilized. This extensively illustrated book delves into the tales of a fascinating array of aircraft, many of which are now preserved in museums across the country, showcasing the evolution of Britain's airline industry.

\n Weight: 1074g\n
Dimension: 225 x 252 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780750970129\n \n