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World Speed Record Aircraft -
the Fastest Piston-Engined Landplanes since 1903
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Ferdinand Kasmann |
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Part of a series of high quality
publications by Putnam on various aspects of aviation. This book traces the
development of propeller aircraft that were adapted for racing. Speed was
the goal. Many fine drawings of aircraft, plan and elevation, many
photographs.
The Pioneer Period 1903-14
The Biplane Triumphs 1918-27
Streamlining Prevails 1931-40
Approaching the Outer Limits 1941-present
Pages of technical data
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London Putnam 1990 First English Language Edition Hard Cover Good in
good jacket 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Pp; [viii], 241. Wrap-around cover
illustration from an original painting by Wilfred Hardy. A good copy in dust
jacket. Ex-library with library stamps and markings
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