Historical Dictionary of Aviation : From Earliest Times to the Present Day

Author: Wragg, David

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Published on 1 June 2008 by The History Press Ltd in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 384 pages
169 x 241 x 34 | 684g

Aviation expert David Wragg has written the definitive reference work on the history of aviation. International in scope, the dictionary has over 4,000 entries, covering all aspects of aviation terminology, past and present. It defines terms specific to both military and civil aviation and includes proper names of civil and military aircraft, airlines, air forces, manufacturers and periodicals. Historical Dictionary of Aviation provides a quick and easy reference for the aviation enthusiast and professional, but also for those, such as journalists, politicians and civil servants, who need to understand key aviation concepts quickly.