Innovations in Aircraft Construction

From the Wright Brothers' famous "Wright Flyer" in 1903, to the "Concorde" in 1969 this book emphasizes the great strides made in aircraft construction in the sixty—six years between these two famous designs. Presented in chronological order are thirty—seven classic designs that changed the history of flight: The Wright Flyer, Junkers J1, Fokker Dr. I, Junkers Ju 52, Polikarpov I—16, Messerschmitt Bf 109, Boeing B—17, Douglas DC—3/C—47, Messerschmitt Bf 110, Junkers Ju 88, Macchi MC.200—207...