Chant Christopher. Aviation an Illustrated History

Black Cat, 1987. — 358 p.The hundreds of photographs and drawings in this book have been specially selected to show clearly the countless technical innovations. The ever increasing efficiency of engines, from improvements in propellers to the introduction of jets advances in the understanding of aerodynamics leading to the grace and beauty of many modern aircraft - these and many other developments are presented by the author in a readily understandable form.