The Aeroplane Pictorial review (no 2)

Satisfactory condition for age in picture

Compiled and written by the staff of "The Aeroplane and Astronautics" - - Combining brilliant photography with informative comment this fascinating pictorial review of the Aviation Year contains over 200 illustrations specially selected for their outstanding interest or spectacular quality. Ranging over many countries and embracing all types of aircraft, as well as guided missiles and space vehicles, the collection forms a unique pictorial record of aeronautical achievements worldwide. - All the latest types of aircraft, both in service and under development, are pictured; the newest fighters, bombers, transports and trainers of the world's air forces and the latest jet and turbine-engined aircraft of the world's airlines. Depicted are the latest examples of the new breed of VTOL and STOL aircraft, prototypes of designs still under development, naval aircraft, and helicopters large and small. Separate sections portray outstanding aeronautical events of the year, and the newest types of light aeroplanes and executive aircraft, while yet another, containing some of the most striking photographs rn the book, is devoted to the 1960 Farnborough Air Display, vividly recapturing the highlights and star performers of this greatest of all flying shows. - - Contents: - New Shapes of 1960 - Commercial Transport Aircraft - Light and Executive Aircraft Missiles and Spaceflight - Fighter Formation - Focus on Farnborough - Strategic Spearhead - Ashore and Afloat - For Aeronautical Development - Trainers and Transports - Rotary-Wing Selection - Events of the Year - Index 128 p. over 200 Illustrations