New York Times - History of Flight Book Gift Details
The exciting story of flight and the pioneers of aviation, from the beginnings in 1903 to the Super Jumbos of today.
The news stories as they happened, recording the exploits of the Wright Brothers; Bleriot, Alcock and Brown; Lindbergh; Earhart and many more. Presented in this unique book, each page captures the drama, the triumphs and the tragedies. A very special and personal gift.
Early coverage includes the amazing feats of the Wright Brothers including flying for the first time for over an hour in 1908, Bleriot’s flight over the English Channel, Curtis 1909 record at Rheims, Hamilton’s 1910 flight to Philadelphia and back and of course the early and increasing use of the aeroplane in warfare in WW1. Read about the record breaking feats has they continued after the war, and the emergence of a growing list of famous aviators who’s names have now passed into folklore: Alcock and Brown, Lindbergh, Amelia Earheart, Ruth Elder, Wilkins. Witness as they were reported the amazing change in technology as the aeroplane develops and new and faster machines appear and its ruthless development as the ultimate weapon of war.
A truly exciting and fascinating account of man and machine, culminating in jet flight, supersonic passenger travel and the arrival of the super jumbo all bound in this beautiful Leatherette book gold embossed with the New York Times logo.
This New York Times book is an impressive 12.5x15 inches and Burgundy.
Optional Extra
Personalize the book with the name of the recipient (max 22 characters), gold embossed on the front cover. (Extra $10.00).