Aviation expert David Wragg has written the definitive reference work on the history of aviation. International in scope, the dictionary has more than 4,000 entries, covering all aspects of aviation terminology, past and present. It defines terms specific to both military and civil aviation and includes proper names of civil and military aircraft, airlines, air forces, manufacturers, and periodicals. Historical Dictionary of Aviation provides a quick and easy reference for the aviation enthusiast and professional, but also those, such as journalists, politicians, and civil servants, who need to understand key aviation concepts quickly.
Aviation expert David Wragg has written the definitive reference work on the history of aviation. International in scope, the dictionary has more than 4,000 entries, covering all aspects of aviation terminology, past and present. It defines terms specific to both military and civil aviation and includes proper names of civil and military aircraft, airlines, air forces, manufacturers, and periodicals. Historical Dictionary of Aviation provides a quick and easy reference for the aviation enthusiast and professional, but also those, such as journalists, politicians, and civil servants, who need to understand key aviation concepts quickly.
Historical Dictionary of Aviation: From Earliest Times to Present Day
344Historical Dictionary of Aviation: From Earliest Times to Present Day
344Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780750945271 |
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Publisher: | The History Press |
Publication date: | 03/01/2009 |
Pages: | 344 |
Product dimensions: | 6.40(w) x 9.30(h) x 1.50(d) |