FROM PROPS TO JETS
by Craig Kodera, Mike Machat, and Jon Proctor
Although the years from 1952 to 1962 saw the rise and dominance of luxurious piston-powered airliners like the Douglas DC-7, Lockheed Constellation, and Boeing Stratocruiser, revolutionary new jet airliners soon rendered them obsolete. Aircraft like the Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, and Convair 880 quickly shrank travel times around the world in half as the traveling public enthusiastically embraced the new and very futuristic jet age. This book celebrates that exciting time period with an in-depth look at all the aircraft that made commercial jet flight possible, comparing these radical new jetliners with the classic propeller-driven aircraft that preceded them. By using stunning original photography, ads, and graphics, this book beautifully captures the unique “feel” of that magical era by featuring the very best in rare aviation nostalgia. Additionally, the book offers accurate technical detail and rich historical perspective.
"Once again, Specialty Press has provided us with a well written, well researched, and interesting book. This is one that is a must have for the airliner fan. Most highly recommended." -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, June 2010"High quality, great illustrations, readable text, great price - what more could one want? Five stars." -Air Classics, July 2010
AVAILABLE NOW!
8.5 x 11"
160 pages, 120 b/w and 120 color photos with 20 illustrations
Hardcover
ISBN 13: 9781580071468
ID #: SP146
Price: $29.95
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