The Men Who Gave us Wings: Britain and the Aeroplane 1796-1914Pen and Sword, 2 Απρ 2014 - 252 σελίδες Why did the British, then the leading nation in science and technology, fall far behind in the race to develop the aeroplane before the First World War? Despite their initial advantage, they were overtaken by the Wright brothers in America, by the French and the Germans. Peter Reese, in this highly readable and highly illustrated account, delves into the fascinating early history of aviation as he describes what happened and why. He recalls the brilliant theoretical work of Sir George Cayley, the inventions of other pioneers of the nineteenth century and the daring exploits of the next generation of airmen, among them Samuel Cody, A.V. Roe, Bertram Dickson, Charles Rolls and Tommy Sopwith. His narrative is illustrated with a wonderful selection of over 120 archive drawings and photographs which record the men and the primitive flying machines of a century ago.??As featured on BBC Radio Surrey and in Essence Magazine. |
Περιεχόμενα
Prologue | 1 |
The Pioneers | 5 |
Struggle For Air Consciousness | 73 |
The Achievers | 111 |
Preparations For War | 195 |
Aftermath | 219 |
Central Flying School Upavon First Course | 229 |
Officers And Men Of The Royal Flying Corps Stationed In France | 231 |
Notes | 235 |
Select Bibliography | 245 |
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