Flight

A stunning visual celebration of the world''s aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.

Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today''s supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.

So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:

-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight
-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts
-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodes

Explore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vit