Australian aviators (11 Ergebnisse)

Pictorial Hard Cover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. First Edition. 170 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Good condition. There is some light shelf and reading wear, but still a presentable copy. Australians Must Be The World's Most Aviation-oriented People. This Book Also Tells Of The Adventures Of Australia's World War One Fliers And The Founding Of The RAAF; The Daring And Achievements Of Kingsford Smith's Historic Flights.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. First Edition. Southetrn Cross Series. 108 pages, illustrated. Dealer's stamp on ffe, otherwise a clean straight book. No dust jacket. Andre Sollier (illustrator).

Hardcover (Printed Boards). Zustand: Good. First Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). 108 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Cassell, Australia, 1973. First Edition. *** CONDITION: This book is in good condition. More specifically: Covers have slight soiling. Edges of covers have superficial edgewear and corners are lightly bumped. Edges of pages are reasonably browned. Pages are mildly foxed. Clear tape across top of spine. *** Illustrator: Andre Sollier. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Children & Young Adult; Children's Non-Fiction; ISBN: 0304299510. ISBN/EAN: 9780304299515. Inventory No: 23040264. Andre Sollier (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. 1st Edition. Good to very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges. Previous owner has redacted signature on blank front page. Dust jacket has some tears at near spine top and tail, and is now enclosed in protective cover. Interior and binding are still very good. Australia's aviation pioneers were ignored, scorned or treated as harmless eccentrics who wanted others to finance their expensive and dangerous hobby. Australian Aviators is the story of the hazards and tribulations that our early fliers overcame and how aviation empire builders later capitalised on these hardy efforts. This book also tells of the adventures of Australia's WWI fliers and the founding of the RAAF, the daring and achievements of Kingsford Smith's historic flights, the birth and growth of Qantas, Australia's Australian Airlines entry into the jet age and the era of mass travel. This is a story of flamboyant personalities who helped to make Australian aviation what it is today. …

Hardback. Brian Carroll, Cassell Australia. Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: large chunk missing from bottom of jacket, one long tear on front of jacket. Pages clear and crispA richly detailed work of aviation history, Australian Aviators: An Illustrated History chronicles the remarkable stories of the men and women who shaped Australia's aerial heritage, from the daring pioneers of early flight to the celebrated figures of the jet age. Brian Carroll presents a sweeping narrative that captures the courage, ingenuity, and determination that defined Australian aviation across the twentieth century, highlighting landmark achievements such as the first flights across the Pacific and the development of domestic air travel. Written with an accessible and admiring tone, the text brings to life the personalities behind the cockpits, illustrating how individual ambition intersected with national pride to forge a uniquely Australian identity in the skies. Carroll draws on extensive research to detail both celebrated triumphs and lesser-known contributions, ensuring that the full breadth of the country's aviation legacy receives its due recognition. A compelling read for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, it stands as an authoritative tribute to the aviators who helped connect a vast continent and the wider world. Hardback.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Laminated pictorial boards, no dust jacket, First Edition, 500gms, 108 pages, red coloured endpapers. Australian Aviators forms part of the Southern Cross Collection, this title includes a number of stories detailing the history and biographies of Australian Aviators. Book is in good condition with mild general wear and tear. Boards are in good condition with minor shelf wear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Attached picture is of actual book. Purchase more, than 1 item and save money with combined postage. And if you can't find the title you're looking for - why not ask us direct. With over 30,000 books in stock we can't list them all. Sollier, Andre (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. private library liquidation as new.

Softcover. Zustand: good condition. Because of its comparative isolation Australia was one of the first countries to realise what a boon the flying machine could be. Practical visionaries foresaw the day when the island continent would be quite close to the great centres of population. For this reason it is not surprising that some of the big names in aviation are Australian. The stories of these men are told in these pages: Hinkler, Kingsford Smith, Ulm, Hubert Wilkins, Ross and Keith Smith, and a host of others. This is the authentic story of aviation in Australia, full of high drama and heartbreak. WILLIAM JOY is an Englishman who came to Australia soon after the second World War and immediately fell in love with the history of his new country. He therefore set about filling in the gaps in the literature of some of the most fascinating facets of Australian history, to which The Aviators is a notable contribution. 211 p. photos and maps.…

First Edition. Pp. [vi]+170, numerous text illustrations, further reading, index; demy 4to; navy boards, spine lettered in white; dust wrapper; Cassell Australia, Sydney, 1980. First edition.

1st edition dust jacket Near Fine lge. octavo 170pp., b/w pls., maps, diags., index, Larger format. Well illustrated.

In 16º (18 cm) 211 pp. With 37 illustrations. Softcover. A fine copy. All books are in stock in fine condition or described meticulously. Very safe packaging ***Books dated over 70 years old: ONLY SHIPPING WITHIN ITALY - please do not order if locaded abroad***.