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Flying Pianos
by Charles Spicer (Author),
Oneworld (Publisher)
Product Specifications
Book Description
About the Book: Flying Pianos
From string-and-canvas deathtraps to sleek metal machines relive the dawn of
British aviation Gripping, exuberant, racy and deeply researched, here is the
amazing tale of the flying machines. Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The
World: A Family History
In the first few decades of the twentieth century British aviators went from
gliding a handful of yards to crossing the Atlantic. Journeying from perilous
'cotton-and-hope prototypes to the Spitfire, Flying Pianos surveys the
transformation of flight from genteel gentlemans hobby to terrifying military
force.
Charles Spicer meets the cast of colourful characters who helped Britain take
flight. Theres Hugh 'Boom Trenchard,
Book Specifications
ISBN-13 9781836432654
Language English
Binding Hard Bound
Publisher Oneworld
Publishing Date 2026-10-01
Total Pages 400