Wings Over Water by Jonathan Glancey
The thrilling story of the Schneider Trophy, a series of glamorous air races that captivated both sides of the Atlantic and became a driver and celebration of speed and engineering prowess.
Glancey's formidable new book, Wings Over Water, takes travellers back to an era when, for many aviators, water was the natural starting point for an air journey -- Simon Calder * Independent *
This wonderful book is written with an enthusiasm for the subject that bursts from every page. * All About History *
Jonathan Glancey recounts the glamorous years of the Schneider Trophy and how its advances paved the way for the Supermarine Spitfire. * 'Aerospace book choices for Christmas 2020', Royal Aeronautical Society *
This wonderful book is written with an enthusiasm for the subject that bursts from every page. * All About History *
Jonathan Glancey recounts the glamorous years of the Schneider Trophy and how its advances paved the way for the Supermarine Spitfire. * 'Aerospace book choices for Christmas 2020', Royal Aeronautical Society *
Jonathan Glancey is well known as the former architecture and design correspondent of the Guardian and Independent newspapers. A frequent broadcaster, his books include The Journey Matters, Concorde, Harrier, Giants of Steam, Spitfire: The Biography, Nagaland: A Journey to India's Forgotten Frontier, Tornado: 21st Century Steam, The Story of Architecture and London: Bread and Circuses.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786494191 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786494191 |
| Title | Wings Over Water |
| Author | Jonathan Glancey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Year published | 2020-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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