An Ancient Air by Harald Penrose

An Ancient Air by Harald Penrose

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Examines the life of John Stringfellow of Chard, the first man to demonstrate that engine-powered winged flight was practicable. It reveals his lifelong obsession with aviation and seeks to shed light on the relationship of Stringfellow's work with that of his colleaugue, William Samuel Henson.

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An Ancient Air by Harald Penrose

Examines the life of John Stringfellow of Chard, the first man to demonstrate that engine-powered winged flight was practicable. It reveals his lifelong obsession with aviation and seeks to shed light on the relationship of Stringfellow's work with that of his colleaugue, William Samuel Henson.
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ISBN 13 9781840371840
ISBN 10 1840371846
Title An Ancient Air
Author Harald Penrose
Series Airlife's Classics S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Year published 2000-06-12
Number of pages 192
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