WW1 1918 RFC ROYAL FLYING CORPS RAF AEROPLANE MANUAL RATHBUNAEROPLANE CONSTRUCTIONAND OPERATION (1918)
A COMPREHENSIVE ILLUSTRATED MANUALOF INSTRUCTION FOR AEROPLANE CONSTRUCTORS,AVIATORS, AERO MECHANICS, FLIGHT OFFICERSAND STUDENTS
JOHN B. RATHBUN
PUBLISHED BY STANTON AND VAN VLIET COMPANY,CHICAGO 1918
This is a beautifully illustrated 1918 edition of John B. Rathbun\'s \'Aeroplane Construction and Operation\'.It includes a wealth of information on all aspects of flight and aeroplane construction, maintenance and use, with a sections on military aircraft and flying operations. With numerous excellent technical drawings, fold-out plans and photographs throughout, this is a detailed and comprehensive reference work for anyone interested in the aircraft of the First World War.Subjects covered include: Military aeroplane types, aerodynamics, Biplanes and Triplanes, aircraft armament, wing construction, fuselage construction, propellors, operation and training methods, flying techniques and manoeuvres, bombing, aero engines, and much more.
Condition:
In very good condition. The boards are in very good condition, with just minor signs of wear and a mark towards the bottom of the spine. The binding and hinges are excellent and secure. The text is excellent, in near-fine condition. The illustrations and fold-outs are in excellent condition. There is an old ink signature on the front endpaper.Published in 1918 (1st Edition)With numerous illustrations, photographs, line drawings and fold-outs.Black cloth with gilt titling.Dimensions: 135mm x 195mmPages: 426Please email if you require any further information _gsrx_vers_577 (GS 6.7.5 (577))