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Author | : Birch Matthews |
Publisher | : Zenith Press |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Aeronautics |
ISBN | : 0760307296 |
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In the decades leading up to World War II, air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft of the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Coverage of exciting races like the Schneider Trophy, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and the National Air Races, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, exclusive line drawings illustrating the technologies, and archival photography make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.
Author | : Michael O'Leary |
Publisher | : Zenith Press |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780760300848 |
Download Reno Air Racing Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Flying at up to 450mph, wingtip-to-wingtip, just feet above the ground, the Mustangs, Bearcats, Corsairs, and other Unlimited Class air racers are the fastest, loudest, and most powerful piston-engined aircraft in the world. Witness these amazing aircraft, their daring pilots and the dedicated crews as they compete head-to-head at Renos annual pilon air races in Nevada.
Author | : Philip Handleman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : 9781840372496 |
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Philip Handleman captures the action of the National Championship Air Races at Reno, Nevada. The book concentrates on the T-6 and Unlimited classes, and features the daring pilots and crew along with the intriguing aircraft. The nose art of the machines is highlighted in special sections.
Author | : Thomas G. Matowitz |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 132 |
Release | : 2006-03 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780738539966 |
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Enthusiasm for aviation exploded after Charles Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic in May 1927. The National Air Races, held in Cleveland between 1929 and 1949, collectively represent one of the most significant aviation events of the 20th century. Cleveland's newly constructed municipal airport, the world's largest airport facility at the time, along with its permanent 50,000-seat bleachers, won the city hosting rights to the event. The National Air Races captivated the public during the grim years of the Great Depression and provided a showcase for many aviation innovations including retractable landing gear, low-wing monoplanes, aircooled engines, and careful streamlining. A deadly crash ended the National Air Races more than 50 years ago, but the races made an unforgettable impression. This book should reinforce the memories of those who saw the races firsthand and pique the interest of those who have always wished they had.
Author | : S. L. Hamilton |
Publisher | : ABDO |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 2013-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1617836966 |
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Discusses the Reno Air Races, including its history, the rules of the race, and the dangers involved in air racing.
Author | : Michael Gough |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2013-05-11 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1476603243 |
Download The Pulitzer Air Races Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Three years after American raceplanes failed dismally in the most important air race of 1920, a French magazine lamented that American "pilots have broken the records which we, here in France, considered as our own for so long." The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races (1920 through 1925), endowed by the sons of publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his memory, brought about this remarkable turnaround. Pulitzer winning speeds increased from 157 to 249 mph, and Pulitzer racers, mounted on floats, twice won the most prestigious international air race--the Schneider Trophy Race for seaplanes. Airplanes, engines, propellers, and other equipment developed for the Pulitzers were sold domestically and internationally. More than a million spectators saw the Pulitzers; millions more read about them and watched them in newsreels. This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers who produced record-breaking racers, and dashing pilots who gave the races their public face. It emphasizes the roles played by the communities that hosted the races--Garden City (Long Island), Omaha, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, St. Louis, and Dayton. The book concludes with an analysis of the Pulitzers' importance and why they have languished in obscurity for so long.
Author | : Philip Handleman |
Publisher | : Specialty Press (MN) |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Airplane racing |
ISBN | : 9781580071123 |
Download Air Racing Over Reno Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
This incredibly photo-rich book takes a close look at the excitement of the Reno Air Races, with all six racing classes shown in detail. Photographer Philip Handleman shows the races from an angle that only someone with behind-the-scenes access can deliver: aircraft turning the pylons at nearly 500 mph and racers being fine-tuned in the pits for the next race.
Author | : Don Vorderman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 296 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Airplane racing |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Michael Gough |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 249 |
Release | : 2013-05-17 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 078647100X |
Download The Pulitzer Air Races Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Three years after American raceplanes failed dismally in the most important air race of 1920, a French magazine lamented that American "pilots have broken the records which we, here in France, considered as our own for so long." The Pulitzer Trophy Air Races (1920 through 1925), endowed by the sons of publisher Joseph Pulitzer in his memory, brought about this remarkable turnaround. Pulitzer winning speeds increased from 157 to 249 mph, and Pulitzer racers, mounted on floats, twice won the most prestigious international air race--the Schneider Trophy Race for seaplanes. Airplanes, engines, propellers, and other equipment developed for the Pulitzers were sold domestically and internationally. More than a million spectators saw the Pulitzers; millions more read about them and watched them in newsreels. This, the first book about the Pulitzers, tells the story of businessmen, generals and admirals who saw racing as a way to drive aviation progress, designers and manufacturers who produced record-breaking racers, and dashing pilots who gave the races their public face. It emphasizes the roles played by the communities that hosted the races--Garden City (Long Island), Omaha, Detroit and Mt. Clemens, Michigan, St. Louis, and Dayton. The book concludes with an analysis of the Pulitzers' importance and why they have languished in obscurity for so long.
Author | : |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 1969 |
Genre | : Aeronautical sports |
ISBN | : |
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