Seaplanes Of The World
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Seaplanes Of The World
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Author : Bill Yenne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Seaplanes Of The World written by Bill Yenne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Seaplanes categories.
Seaplanes hold a special place in our memory of the wonderful aircraft of aviation's golden age. Streamlined by necessity, they were magnificent and beautiful machines that caught and held the eye and the imagination. In this magnificent album, aviation historian Bill Yenne has assembled a marvelous collection of photographs of the great Supermarine racers, the Pan American Clippers that pioneered the air routes across the Atlantic and Pacific, the fighting flying boats of World War II, and the post-war jet seaplanes. This book is illustrated with carefully selected color and black white photographs from the world's most important aviation historical archives. These are complemented by authoritative descriptive text and over a dozen exquisite cutaway paintings by John Batchelor, the dean of the world's technical aviation illustrators.
Flying Boats Seaplanes
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Author : Stéphane Nicolaou
language : en
Publisher: Zenith Press
Release Date : 1998
Flying Boats Seaplanes written by Stéphane Nicolaou and has been published by Zenith Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Seaplanes categories.
Beginning with races that were staged at elegant French resorts in the early part of the century, flying boats and seaplanes have played an integral part in aviation history. World War I spurred the development of these machines, and by the 1930s, flying boats and seaplanes had become pioneers in transcontinental flight. This photo-filled history recalls the role of flying boats and seaplanes in civil and military aviation history, and the enthusiasm of the engineers and pilots who are associated with their development. In addition to the golden years of hydraviation prior to World War II, author Nicolaou examines the decline of the seaplane, and its subsequent renaissance in nations that are today considered seaplane paradises. The saga is illustrated by more than 200 rare photographs uncovered in archives around the globe.
Catapult Aircraft
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Author : Leo Marriott
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2006-09-21
Catapult Aircraft written by Leo Marriott and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-21 with History categories.
During World War I, the navies of the opposing forces discovered the value of aerial reconnaissance and many experiments were made to allow larger warships to carry one or sometimes two aircraft aboard. In the early days these were float planes that were lowered by crane into the sea and then lifted back aboard upon their return. This was a lengthy affair and when a speedy departure was necessary, time was of the essence. A new system was devised so that a powerful catapult system and a short ramp could, with the added speed of the ship, get an aircraft airborne in a fraction of the time previously required. Thus was born a highly specialised type of aircraft. This book includes all the major designs that went to war in the First and Second World Wars and includes aircraft used by all the combatants. It looks at how the aircraft evolved and how the warships were modified to accommodate the aircraft and the catapult system. The use of these fixed-wing aircraft was abandoned when the invention of the helicopter was made in the early post WW II years.
Seaplanes And Naval Aviation
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Author : Ole Steen Hansen
language : en
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
Release Date : 2003
Seaplanes And Naval Aviation written by Ole Steen Hansen and has been published by New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with History categories.
Incredible illustrations and photographs help document the amazing aircraft that take off from ships or land on water. Exciting text describes their use in military action and rescue, as well as for scientific research and commercial purposes.
World War I Seaplane And Aircraft Carriers
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Author : Mark Lardas
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2016-09-22
World War I Seaplane And Aircraft Carriers written by Mark Lardas and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-22 with History categories.
In 1910 the first aircraft was successfully launched from a small wooden platform on a stationary ship. Just four years later, seaplane-carrying warships were being used to launch the first naval air raids, and by 1918 the first aircraft carrier to feature a full-length flight deck was in service. High quality artwork and historical photographs help author Mark Lardas tell the fascinating story of the pioneering years of naval aviation, covering such historic clashes as the Japanese siege of Tsingtao, the British raid against German Zeppelin bases at Cuxhaven and the Battle of Jutland, which saw the first airplane take part in a naval battle. Through detailed analysis he explores their development from hastily adapted merchant ships to the launch of HMS Argus, the first aircraft carrier to have a full-length flight deck, and shows how they paved the way for the aircraft carriers of the future.
The Seaplanes
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Author : Henry Robinson Palmer
language : en
Publisher: Tab Books
Release Date : 1965
The Seaplanes written by Henry Robinson Palmer and has been published by Tab Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1965 with Transportation categories.
Seaplanes
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Author : Hans Halberstadt
language : en
Publisher: Metro Books
Release Date : 1999
Seaplanes written by Hans Halberstadt and has been published by Metro Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Transportation categories.
For as long as man has been able to fly, he has been interested in taking off and landing from the water. The surfaces of lakes and bays offered smooth, long, and perfectly level areas to serve as liquid runways, and could make for a somewhat softer landing in the event of a crash. This colorful volume tells the story of the seaplane, from the earliest floats to the monsters of World War II, to the brave little bushplanes that rule remote areas of Canada, South America, and Australia. Seaplanes developed right alongside regular aircraft; in fact, the Wright brother's trailblazing efforts at Kitty Hawk were very nearly eclipsed by an almost-airworthy seaplane, Samuel Pierpont Langley's experimental float plane of 1903, which crashed despite its apparent airworthiness. But it was the Wright brothers who prevailed that same year, and it wasn't long after their first successful flight that heavier-than-air travel became an everyday reality, from the sea as well as from land. The development of the seaplane not only reflected innovations of regular aircraft, but spurred key aviation innovations for all planes. Seaplanes were key participants in many of the flight competitions of the roaring twenties, and they played a formidable role in both world wars. Today, they continue to give travelers access to seemingly impossible-to-reach locales. This lavishly illustrated volume traces the development of the seaplane over the past century with first-hand accounts from pilots and passengers, and more than one hundred full-color and archival photographs. From Langley's Aerodrome to Curtiss' Flying Boat to the de Havilland Beaver so often used by bush pilots today, Seaplanes is an informative andengaging look at the planes that are as at home in the sea as they are in the sky.
Flying Boats And Seaplanes Since 1910
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Author : Kenneth Munson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Flying Boats And Seaplanes Since 1910 written by Kenneth Munson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Seaplanes categories.
Seaplane Operations
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Author : Dale De Remer
language : en
Publisher: Dale De Remer
Release Date : 1998
Seaplane Operations written by Dale De Remer and has been published by Dale De Remer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Transportation categories.
Fabulous Flying Boats
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Author : Leslie Dawson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2013-07-16
Fabulous Flying Boats written by Leslie Dawson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-16 with History categories.
The history of the development and operations of flying boats in the early twentieth century is a vibrant one, full of colourful characters and experimentation. In 'Fabulous Flying Boats', Leslie Dawson captures this spirit of dynamism, reminding us of the most successful early pioneers of the seaplanes development, including a little known and oft-overlooked rival to the Wright Brothers, working to put their mutual successes in context. He goes on to describe, in clear and vivid detail, and using first hand-accounts, what it was like to be aboard one of the resulting huge passenger flying boats, as air crew and as a passenger. He also recounts the part played by the military boats inevitably seconded to such use. Incredibly well researched, the narrative embraces the globe-trotting air routes, from Europe to the Far East and to the Americas, and is well supported with evocative images from private and corporate collections, and the worlds aviation museums. The in-depth Appendix is virtually a book in itself. This book is sure to be a welcome addition to any Aviation enthusiasts library as it covers a particularly important period of Aviation development which formed a fertile environment for a host of young experimenters. The process of development continues to this day.