Author: OPPEL, FRANK.(EDITED BY).
Title: EARLY FLIGHT : From Balloons to Biplanes.
Description: Secaucus, New Jersey. Castle, 1987., Using original articles & accounts, the story of flight is recounted. From the balloon flights in 1869, to dirigbles, airships, aerial battleships, biplanes and gliders to Bleriot & the Wright Brothers. The beginnings of aviation as reported at the time in newspapers, journals & magazines. Illustrated with old black & white photographs & engravings throughout. 475 pages. Cover & contents near fine, no inscription or marks. Very attractive, colourful d./w is near fine. 9.75" x 6.5". ISBN 1555212271. 1987

Keywords: Flying flight air balloons dirigbles airships aircraft biplane monoplane Zeppelin gliders Wright brothers Bleriot


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