The walk across the apron, the long climb up the boarding stairs, the smile of a welcoming stewardess and then at last - the thunder of a thousand surging horsepower spinning great props to vanishing point. This was flying in the early years after World War II. It was an age in which the piston aero-engine reached its zenith and every type of aeroplane had its own distinctive features. Now, in an era when space-age design and technology has led to much uniformity in the quest for the most efficient technological and aerodynamic solution, the shapes of the world's airliners are almost boring by comparison with those of yesteryear. This book celebrates those remaining classic airliners that have been lovingly restored and nurtured and that can still recreate those halcyon days of yore.
- ISBN10 1840372745
- ISBN13 9781840372748
- Publish Date 30 July 2002
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 December 2004
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 112
- Language English