On Canadian Wings: A Century of Flight

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Dundurn, Mar 1, 2005 - Transportation - 192 pages
Be prepared to soar! Whether you are an aviation enthusiast, history buff, or air traveller, dont miss the third in a series of photo essays on aviation in Canada, covering almost 100 years of flight by Canadians. Dramatic visuals accompany each step of aviations advances, from Canadas first military aircraft to Billy Bishops Nieuport, from the earliest bush planes to the beginnings of passenger travel. This comprehensive history showcases 50 aircraft. Whether famous or forgotten, all were designed, built, and/or flown by Canadians. Insightful analysis is complemented by gorgeous photos, many in colour, some with rare archival significance. The history of our desire to conquer gravity is encapsulated within these covers.
 

Contents

INTRODUCTION
13
VOUGHTLILLIE
21
BURGESSDUNNE
27
BLERIOT EXPERIMENTAL 2
33
BRISTOL F2B
39
FELIXSTOWE F3F5
47
VICKERS VIKING
53
FAIRCHILD 82
59
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Peter Pigott began writing about aviation when he was 10 years old and hasn't stopped. With this, his twelfth book, he has become Canada's most successful aviation author. Surviving several postings with the Department of Foreign Affairs, he has flown in an AWACS Sentry over a classified location. He lives with his wife and daughters in Ottawa.

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