Author: NEGRONI, LAURENT
Title: Speedbirds 1. Schneider Trophy 1913 - 1931. Et Autres Avions de Course D'Avant-Guerre.
Description: Editions Paquet, 2012. First Edition. Original decorated boards. Some scuffing to covers & light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; With illustrations. Some scuffing to covers & light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 32.3 x 24 x 1.2 cms; 79 pages; Speedbirds: Tome 1 – Schneider Trophy 1913–1931 et autres avions de course d'avant-guerre is a richly illustrated book by Laurent Negroni, published in 2012. It explores the golden age of air racing, focusing on the prestigious Schneider Trophy competitions held between 1913 and 1931, along with other notable pre-war racing aircraft. The volume features detailed illustrations, technical drawings, and historical commentary, providing insight into the design and development of high-speed seaplanes and aircraft from this formative period in aviation. It highlights the technological and aerodynamic innovations that emerged from these fiercely competitive races, many of which would influence the future of aviation. Negroni’s work stands as both a tribute to the daring pilots and visionary engineers of the early 20th century and a valuable reference for aviation enthusiasts interested in the evolution of race aircraft.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Warplanes Military Planes Flying Sketches Vehicular Art
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Title: Speedbirds 1. Schneider Trophy 1913 - 1931. Et Autres Avions de Course D'Avant-Guerre.
Description: Editions Paquet, 2012. First Edition. Original decorated boards. Some scuffing to covers & light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; With illustrations. Some scuffing to covers & light wear to spine, covers & corners. ; 32.3 x 24 x 1.2 cms; 79 pages; Speedbirds: Tome 1 – Schneider Trophy 1913–1931 et autres avions de course d'avant-guerre is a richly illustrated book by Laurent Negroni, published in 2012. It explores the golden age of air racing, focusing on the prestigious Schneider Trophy competitions held between 1913 and 1931, along with other notable pre-war racing aircraft. The volume features detailed illustrations, technical drawings, and historical commentary, providing insight into the design and development of high-speed seaplanes and aircraft from this formative period in aviation. It highlights the technological and aerodynamic innovations that emerged from these fiercely competitive races, many of which would influence the future of aviation. Negroni’s work stands as both a tribute to the daring pilots and visionary engineers of the early 20th century and a valuable reference for aviation enthusiasts interested in the evolution of race aircraft.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Warplanes Military Planes Flying Sketches Vehicular Art
Price: GBP 150.00 = appr. US$ 214.20 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63337
- Book number: 63337
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