Race with the Wind

Race with the Wind
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Publisher : Zenith Press
Total Pages : 204
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ISBN-10 : 9780760307298
ISBN-13 : 0760307296
Rating : 4/5 (296 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Race with the Wind by : Birch Matthews

Download or read book Race with the Wind written by Birch Matthews and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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