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Joe Christy (ISBN 10 – 083062497x)
Softcover
394 pages
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American Aviation: An Illustrated History
$32.50
From the first hot air balloons that hovered above France in 1783 to the most recent flights of the Space Shuttle Endeavor, this volume delivers a comprehensive look at the wondrous history of American aviation. Thorough enough to serve as a college text, readable enough to be enjoyed by aviation buffs, this is a general reference that will delight anyone with an interest in aviation history.
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| Weight | 0.800 kg |
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| Dimensions | 23.3 × 18.5 × 3.00 cm |
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