Customer Review: I can sum this up in a very short space. This is a well written book that not only gives an insight into General Jimmy Doolittle's contributions to our nation and the world, but also into his family and his wife's contributions on the home front during WWII. As far as I am concerned, no history... more info
Customer Review: This is a well written, informative, inspiring book. It's got a well rounded topical look at technologies used and proposed to go to the stars. Can't say enough good things about it!
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Customer Review: I see that this is now out as a reprint and inasmuch as I just finished reading an original hardcover, I am glad to see it is being made available to keep alive the incredible story of Noel Wien and his pioneering of bush pilot flying in Alaska. To those of us who fly in modern airplanes with... more info
Customer Review: Another winner from the prolific Bill Gunston. This compact volume is packed with info for the aero engine enthusiast. The black and white production is superb, with excellent pictures and/or diagrams on almost every page. This popular (fifth edition) is a must have.
Customer Review: BIRDMEN, BATMEN AND SKYFLYERS: WINGSUITS AND THE PIONEERS WHO FLEW IN THEM, FELL IN THEM, AND PERFECTED THEM is a unique survey of exotic aircraft in general and wing suits in particular: those who wear often hand-made creations which defy the use of wings. Here are 'birdmen' who have attempted... more info
Customer Review: Amelia Earhart is a very good book. I think every child ages 9 - 12 should read Amelia Earhart because it teaches them to do what you want to do. Amelia's dad was trying to stop her but Amelia said it was her dream to fly. Amelia always liked to see the airplanes take off to fly. I think Amelia... more info
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