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Boeing Jetliners (Enthusiasts Color Series)
Boeing Jetliners (Enthusiasts Color Series)
by Guy Norris
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A full-color celebration of the Boeing family of jetliners. Each day millions of passengers fly to their destinations in 737s, 727s, 707s, 757s, 767s, 747s and the new 777s. Here Norris and Wagner combine various liveries with Boeing specifications to... (read more)

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South African Skies
South African Skies
by Keith Gaskell
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This colourful book illustrates the exotic aviation scene of South Africa where the range of operators and diverity of aircraft types is unrivalled anywhere else in the world.Airliners range from small commuter turbo-props to wide bodied 747s, but more... (read more)

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Airbus A380: Superjumbo of the 21st Century
Airbus A380: Superjumbo of the 21st Century
by Guy Norris
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Poised for takeoff on that hot morning in April 2005, the Airbus A380 had the purposeful, powerful presence of a giant predatory bird. With its enormous gulled wings, imperiously tall tail, and broad, domed forepeak, it looked ready to take on the world.... (read more)

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Air Force One: The Aircraft That Shaped the Modern Presidency
Air Force One: The Aircraft That Shaped the Modern Presidency
by Von Hardesty
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In the 1940s, FDR was the first airborne president, flying several times in a C-54 nicknamed the "Sacred Cow." In the 1950s, it was aircraft known as "Independence," "Columbine II" and "Columbine III" that transported Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower... (read more)

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Boeing Jetliners
Boeing Jetliners
by Guy Norris
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A full-color celebration of the Boeing family of jetliners. Each day millions of passengers fly to their destinations in 737s, 727s, 707s, 757s, 767s, 747s and the new 777s. Here Norris and Wagner combine various liveries with Boeing specifications to... (read more)

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Boeing 737 200 Incamera
Boeing 737 200 Incamera
by Scott Henderson
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The first title in this series, this work contains a cross section of the variation of old and new liveries carried by the Boeing 737-200 throughout its service history.... (read more)

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Ready to Fly: An Insider's Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant
Ready to Fly: An Insider's Guide to Becoming a Flight Attendant
by Peter Conrad Joseph
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You've seen and admired them. Poised, polished, and well groomed, they stride confidently through the world's airports in crisp, tailored uniforms. In flight, they mysteriously emerge from hidden corners of the aircraft to conduct a gracious and... (read more)

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747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
by Joe Sutter and Jay Spenser
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747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies"—the Boeing 747—as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction. Sutter's vivid narrative takes us back... (read more)

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Douglas Jetliners (Enthusiast Color)
Douglas Jetliners (Enthusiast Color)
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In tracing Douglas' jetliner history from their first DC-8 to their ultimate mega-merger with Boeing in 1997, this book delivers coverage of America's most successful producer of jetliners. All Douglas jetliners are represented painted in a distinct... (read more)

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747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
by Joe Sutter
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747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies" -- the Boeing 747 -- as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction. Born in 1921 in Seattle, Sutter grew up on... (read more)

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Cessna Citation Jets (Enthusiast Color)
Cessna Citation Jets (Enthusiast Color)
by Geza Szurovy
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The best-selling line of business jets in the world springs vividly to life in this all-color look at Cessna's remarkable Citations. From Cessna's entry into the corporate jet market in 1971, Geza Szurovy guides you through the chic line-up of Citations,... (read more)

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DC-3: A Legend in Her Time: A 75th Anniversary Photographic Tribute
DC-3: A Legend in Her Time: A 75th Anniversary Photographic Tribute
by Bruce Mcallister
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Documenting the legacy of this beloved aircraft, this comprehensive photographic history celebrates the 75th anniversary of the DC-3. First appearing during the golden age of aviation in the 1930s, the versatile Douglas DC-3 has been used in ... (read more)

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747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
747: Creating the World's First Jumbo Jet and Other Adventures from a Life in Aviation
by Joe Sutter
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747 is the thrilling story behind "the Queen of the Skies"—the Boeing 747—as told by Joe Sutter, one of the most celebrated engineers of the twentieth century, who spearheaded its design and construction. Sutter's vivid narrative takes us back to a... (read more)

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Boeing 777: Jetliner for a New Century (Airliner Color History)
Boeing 777: Jetliner for a New Century (Airliner Color History)
by Philip Birtles
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Boeings advanced 777 is taking passengers through the millenium in style and with all the benefits of the latest design and technology. Here Philip Birtles details the 777s early design, manufacture, production and service record, offering an inside look... (read more)

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de Havilland Tiger Moth Manual: 1931 - 1945 (All Marks)
de Havilland Tiger Moth Manual: 1931 - 1945 (All Marks)
by Stephen Slater
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The de Havilland Tiger Moth biplane is an iconic and instantly recognizable aircraft. It is also one of a handful of planes that attracts the widest possible recognition outside the specialist group. Of nearly 10,000 built, it is thought that more than 1,... (read more)

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Boeing 747-400
Boeing 747-400
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As the flagship of Boeing's fleet, the 747-400 is the world's largest airliner and the only 747 variant still in production. An update of the original 747, the 400 incorporates an advanced flight deck, a slew of new engine options, an expanded upper deck,... (read more)

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Aircraft of World War II
Aircraft of World War II
by Chris Chant
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From the moment World War II began--with the German invasion of Poland--to its end in 1945 with the American bombings of Hiroshima/Nagasaki, it was clear that aircraft would play a crucial tactical role. Afterwards, air power became the absolute arbiter... (read more)

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Supermarine Aircraft Since 1914 (Putnam Aviation Series)
Supermarine Aircraft Since 1914 (Putnam Aviation Series)
by C F Andrews
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This popular and highly-acclaimed series includes an abundance of photos, accurate line drawings, fascinating evaluations of aircraft design, and complete histories of aircraft manufacturers.... (read more)

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Westland Aircraft since 1915
Westland Aircraft since 1915
by Derek N. James
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Highly acclaimed for its comprehensive coverage of the aviation industries and their products, from the turn of the century to the present, this popular series includes an abundance of photos and highly accurate line drawings. Each volume provides... (read more)

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The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft: Military and Civil Aviation from the Beginnings to the Present Day (Rev and Updated)
The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Aircraft: Military and Civil Aviation from the Beginnings to the Present Day (Rev and Updated)
by David Mondey
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Both military and civil aircraft are detailed from the beginning of aviation history until today in this amazing reference book. Included in the A-Z listing of over 1500 aircraft manufacturers are models such as lightweight single seaters, vertical take... (read more)

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