Farnborough: A Pictorial History by Jo Gosney

Farnborough: A Pictorial History by Jo Gosney

Farnborough is renowned for its International Air Show, but few of the many visitors know how it achieved that fame. A hundred years ago, in 1905, the army moved their Balloon Factory from Aldershot to government land in South Farnborough, beginning an era of experimental flying and research that took Britain to the forefront of aviation development. The Balloon Factory evolved into the Royal Aircraft Establishment, which was the major employer in the town for nearly half a century. So far little research into the local people who have lived with flying has been undertaken. This new book fills that gap, showing how a town, its people and the evolution of flight have developed and changed together in a stunning pictorial record of everyday life. Numerous superb images of early 20th-century Farnborough show the progression from carriage to car, from trains to planes, and from war to peace. This charming and beautifully presented book will be of interest to both inhabitants and visitors, and will fascinate aviation historians.

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ISBN 13	9781860773471
ISBN 10	1860773478
Title	Farnborough: A Pictorial History
Author	Jo Gosney
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	The History Press Ltd
Year published	2008-10-05
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.