A History of Airships
Seiten
2009
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7524-4536-6 (ISBN)
The History Press Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7524-4536-6 (ISBN)
The definitive history of the airship, capturing the excitement of a bygone era
This detailed history examines the development of the airship, from the pre-First World War dirigibles up to date. Covering the airship in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the US, author John Richards has delved into every aspect of the airship. The book ranges from the first fully controlled powered flight and the flight around the Eiffel Tower, the failed attempts to cross the Atlantic and the first London-Paris flight, to the many uses of the airship in times of war, including anti-submarine campaigns, convoy escorts and patrols. Between the wars Arctic expeditions were undertaken and events included a successful Atlantic crossing, Graf Zeppelin's 21-day round-the-world flight, a service to South America and the launch of the Hindenburg. The Second World War and a discussion of the airship's functions in the more modern world round off a fascinating and definitive guide to the airship.
This detailed history examines the development of the airship, from the pre-First World War dirigibles up to date. Covering the airship in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and the US, author John Richards has delved into every aspect of the airship. The book ranges from the first fully controlled powered flight and the flight around the Eiffel Tower, the failed attempts to cross the Atlantic and the first London-Paris flight, to the many uses of the airship in times of war, including anti-submarine campaigns, convoy escorts and patrols. Between the wars Arctic expeditions were undertaken and events included a successful Atlantic crossing, Graf Zeppelin's 21-day round-the-world flight, a service to South America and the launch of the Hindenburg. The Second World War and a discussion of the airship's functions in the more modern world round off a fascinating and definitive guide to the airship.
John Richards has previously written a number of books, including Cardiff: A Maritime History and Maritime Wales.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.5.2009 |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | Stroud |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 170 x 250 mm |
| Gewicht | 420 g |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Luftfahrt / Raumfahrt |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7524-4536-7 / 0752445367 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7524-4536-6 / 9780752445366 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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