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(More customer reviews)As a collector of books on civilian airplanes, I can state that this is one of the best edited and by far the most reader-friendly book I've ever seen in the category! Besides, it covers a very comprehensive range of airliners and gives plenty of information, surprising even the experienced reader (doesn't matter if only one single prototype was ever produced - e.g. Bristol Brabazon - the book will not miss to cover it as well).
When you open the book, you find 4 airplanes "abreast" (to be stylish), as each airplane is explained in one full column, occupying half page, with a photo on the top.Technical features are shown as grouped by chapters (such as POWERPLANTS, PERFORMANCE, WEIGHTS, DIMENSIONS, etc.) and the same chapters appear under each entry, making search for a particular data or comparison of different airplanes extremely easy and convenient. Precise production data is given for all airplanes, which is an other plus. In spite of its compact size, the entries are very rich in model-history. There is an accurate description for each photo appearing in the book. The only hardship, however, is to find the dates, which are buried in the text under model HISTORY: if ever re-issued, it would be nice to see some additional chapters about important dates, such as FIRST IN AIR, FIRST IN SERVICE, LAST KNOWN DATE IN SERVICE, for easier reference.
All in all, no matter whether you are a beginner or an experienced hobbiest, you will find this book interesting, informative and very easy to use. Keep it around and open randomly anywhere: you will find some interesting things to read and to see. A real you-must-have-it piece!
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By including aircraft ranging from pre-World War I models through present-day prototypes, this directory ensures enthusiasts of a comprehensive airliner directory that will remain current well into the next millennium. In addition to featuring a photograph of the aircraft, each entry-350 in all-also includes such essential information as country of origin, powerplant and performance specs, key dimensions, accommodations and operators, as well as brief development, production and service histories.
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