ISBN: 9781473891296 - fighter aircraft since 1945 (16 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Fine.

Paperback. Condizione: New. New softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches) Text is clean and free of marks or underlining. Full color photos on heavy paper throughout the text. Includes tables and full color photos. 128 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction.…

Paperback. 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.

Paperback. Condizione: New. While jet engines were developed in wartime, the technology was only perfected afterwards. This collection of examples from the USA, Europe, Soviet Union and China details the period's key fighters.

Condizione: New. Softback, 128 pagesPublished Price £12.99 The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction. Book. …

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction. AUTHOR: Frank Schwede has worked as a freelance journalist for several daily newspapers, including the 'Suddeutsche Zeitung' and the 'Munchner Abendzeitung', as well as numerous radio stations. His hobbies include collecting international police badges and model police vehicles. Part of the new Fact File series: fundamental knowledge for aviation enthusiasts, covering a vast number of brands and model history with technical data, facts and images Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 127 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condizione: New. No Jacket. Fighter Aircraft Since 1945.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction. AUTHOR: Frank Schwede has worked as a freelance journalist for several daily newspapers, including the 'Suddeutsche Zeitung' and the 'Munchner Abendzeitung', as well as numerous radio stations. His hobbies include collecting international police badges and model police vehicles. Part of the new Fact File series: fundamental knowledge for aviation enthusiasts, covering a vast number of brands and model history with technical data, facts and images Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The world's first jet engines were already available shortly before the end of the Second World War, but they had not been developed to a high enough standard to take part. This changed after 1945 when, on both sides of the Iron Curtain, one technological development surpassed the others and records tumbled almost every week. The era of the piston engine was finally over and jet fighters now dominated the skies. By the mid-1950s their speed had already reached double that of the speed of sound; an achievement which a few years earlier, would have sounded to many like science fiction. AUTHOR: Frank Schwede has worked as a freelance journalist for several daily newspapers, including the 'Suddeutsche Zeitung' and the 'Munchner Abendzeitung', as well as numerous radio stations. His hobbies include collecting international police badges and model police vehicles. Part of the new Fact File series: fundamental knowledge for aviation enthusiasts, covering a vast number of brands and model history with technical data, facts and images Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…