The Birth of Military Aviation: Britain, 1903-1914 by Hugh Driver

The Birth of Military Aviation: Britain, 1903-1914 by Hugh Driver

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A survey of the development of British military aviation from 1903 to 1914, revealing the consequences of its annexation by the state as a branch of armaments as an underlying cause of aircraft inadequacies on the outbreak of war.

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The Birth of Military Aviation: Britain, 1903-1914 by Hugh Driver

A survey of the development of British military aviation from 1903 to 1914, revealing the consequences of its annexation by the state as a branch of armaments as an underlying cause of aircraft inadequacies on the outbreak of war.
An impressive and extremely comprehensive analysis of the origins of British air power.. both readable and absorbing. * JOURNAL OF STRATEGIC STUDIES *
An essential history. * ALBION *
A mine of information, drawing on an impressive range of archives. It will become an important point of reference * ENGLISH HISTORICAL REVIEW *
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ISBN 13 9780861932344
ISBN 10 086193234X
Title The Birth of Military Aviation: Britain, 1903-1914
Author Hugh Driver
Series Royal Historical Society Studies In History New Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Year published 1997-11-20
Number of pages 384
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