Transatlantic Airships by John Christopher
In Transatlantic Airships, John Christopher recounts the fascinating story of the lighter-than-air 'pond hoppers' from the earliest schemes and bold pioneering flights, including the triumphant double-crossing by the R34. The book goes on to describe the rise of the Zeppelins and the ambitious British scheme to connect its far-flung Empire, the US Navy's lighter-than-air craft and the incredible post-war proposals for colossal atomic-powered leviathans. It is a story of fantastic visionaries, incredible flying machines, great moments of triumph and, ultimately, of spectacular disaster.
John Christopher has been a professional balloon pilot for twenty years and has had a long involvement with airships. A recognized authority on all aspects of lighter-than-air flight, he is a director of Airship Initiatives, a consultancy service with the primary aim of putting airships to work. John has contributed to a number of publications including Air & Space magazine and Airsports International. He was the former editor of the Aerostat journal of the British Balloon & Airship Club, and Airship the journal of the Airship Association. Resident - Bristol
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847971616 |
| ISBN 10 | 184797161X |
| Title | Transatlantic Airships |
| Author | John Christopher |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-01-25 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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