On Canadian Wings

A Century of Flight

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Aviation, History, Americas, Canada
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Author: Peter Pigott ISBN: 9781459717763
Publisher: Dundurn Publication: March 1, 2005
Imprint: Dundurn Language: English
Author: Peter Pigott
ISBN: 9781459717763
Publisher: Dundurn
Publication: March 1, 2005
Imprint: Dundurn
Language: English

Be prepared to soar! Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, history buff, or air traveller, don‘t miss the third in a series of photo essays on aviation in Canada, covering almost 100 years of flight by Canadians. Dramatic visuals accompany each step of aviation‘s advances, from Canada‘s first military aircraft to Billy Bishop‘s Nieuport, from the earliest bush planes to the beginnings of passenger travel. This comprehensive history showcases 50 aircraft. Whether famous or forgotten, all were designed, built, and/or flown by Canadians. Insightful analysis is complemented by gorgeous photos, many in colour, some with rare archival significance. The history of our desire to conquer gravity is encapsulated within these covers.

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Be prepared to soar! Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, history buff, or air traveller, don‘t miss the third in a series of photo essays on aviation in Canada, covering almost 100 years of flight by Canadians. Dramatic visuals accompany each step of aviation‘s advances, from Canada‘s first military aircraft to Billy Bishop‘s Nieuport, from the earliest bush planes to the beginnings of passenger travel. This comprehensive history showcases 50 aircraft. Whether famous or forgotten, all were designed, built, and/or flown by Canadians. Insightful analysis is complemented by gorgeous photos, many in colour, some with rare archival significance. The history of our desire to conquer gravity is encapsulated within these covers.

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