Isbn: 9780760307298 - race with the wind: how air racing advanced aviation (9 risultati)

Condizione: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use.

hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very good. First. An interesting look at the sport of air racing from a historical and social perspective. As air racing became more competitive, companies worked to refine and improve everything from engoine horsepower to aerodynamics. Fine copy with slight bumping on bottom of spine and very good DJ.…

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st edition. 1st edition, 2001. A Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. 4to., 192 pp., bound in publishers blue cloth with illustrated dust jacket, $39.95. Minor signs of shelf wear to jacket. Text appears unmarked. Dust jacket now protected in mylar sleeve. bisco 5/26.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 160 pages. dj worn & chipped, shelf wear, name ffepIn the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving g rounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredi ble new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races exa mines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into futur e fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Cup, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and Women's Air Derby, an in-depth look at their cont ributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enth usiasts.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Aircraft.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: fine. 1st. Profusely illustrated with historic aviation photographs and mechanical illustrations. Includes statistical tables, graphs, and charts. Bound in publisher's original navy blue cloth with spine lettered in white. 10 5/16 x 10 1/4 inches.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good .Ships From Multiple Locations. book.