Early French Aviation, 1905-1930

France has been called the cradle of aviation by many - a fact that cannot be disputed, although some have tried. By the end of the 19th century, she led the world in lighter-than-air flight. Any concern about heavier-than-air flight was dismissed as inevitable, and France would achieve it in due course.

About the author

Graham M. Simons is a highly regarded Aviation historian with extensive contacts within the field. He is the author of Mosquito: The Original Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (2011), B-17 The Fifteen Ton Flying Fortress (2011), and Valkyrie: The North American XB-70 (also 2011), all published by Pen and Sword Books. He lives near Peterborough.

Summary

The French had been involved in human flight since 1783, and this book explores the men, the machines, the places and the events of French aviation history.

Product details

• Authors: Simons M, Graham M. Simons
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9781526758743
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-5874-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Dimensions: 193 mm x 248 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 418 g
• Illustrations: 100 black and white illustrations
• Series: Images of aviation; Images of Aviation
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration