World Aircraft: Commercial Aircraft, 1935-1960 (Sampson Low Guides)

317 pp. "...traces the development of the major and minor airlines of eighteen countries. This book gives details of a selection of 161 commercial and civil aircraft, including the giants such as the Boeing 377 Stratocruiser, the Vickers Viscount 700, the de Havilland Comet, the Ilyushin II-12, the Sud-Aviation SE-210 Caravelle and the Boeing 707-320. In addition there are details of various other famous aircraft such as the Howard H-4 Hercules, the Miles M.57 Aerovan, and the Bristol Type 167 Brabazon. Each of the 161 entries is fully illustrated; there aer some 172 colour plates, plus numerous sectional drawings and technical specification tables. In addition there are sections covering the major commercial aircraft and aero-engines of the period; civil aviation registration letters; insignia of the major airlines in 1960; and principal airports of the world in 1960." Keywords: WORLD AIRCRAFT COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT 1935 1960 TRANSPORTATION AVIATION