Etobicoke, Ontario: Prospero, 2000. 320 pp, 6 5/8" H. Colour illustrations. "(C)ontains 300 of the most important and influential multi-wing aircraft from the dawn of aviation until their gradual replacement by monoplanes, and includes the development of seaplanes until their eclipse by carrier-borne aircraft at the end of World War II. Types used in both major wars of the 20th century are listed, such as the Sopwith Camel, the Red Baron's Fokker Triplane, the Fairey Swordfish and the Consolidated Catalina. Popular and famous examples of civil aircraft of the inter-war period like the Tiger Moth and Supermarine S.5 are also included. Each aircraft featured is illustrated by a full-colour side-profile artwork, and accompanied by a detailed specifications table giving country of origin, type, powerplant, performance, weights, dimensions, and armament where appropriate. All measurements are given in imperial and metric measures. In addition there is accompanying text for each aircrat that summarises their development and service history." . Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

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Bookseller: Capricorn Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 23795
Title: BIPLANES, TRIPLANES AND SEAPLANES.
Author: Sharpe, Michael
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
ISBN 10: 1552674215
ISBN 13: 9781552674215
Publisher: Prospero
Place of Publication: Etobicoke, Ontario
Date Published: 2000
Keywords: Albatros, Antonov, Avia, Avro Andover, Avian, Bleriot, SPAD, Bristol, Consolidated, de Havilland, Dornier, Farman Goliath, Felixstowe, Fokker, Handley Page, Hawker Nimrod, Spanish Fury, Martinsyde, RAF SE5a, Siemens-Schukert, Sikorsky, Vickers Vimy, 20th
Bookseller catalogs: Military - First World War; Military - World War II; Military - Aviation; Civil Aircraft & Aviation;

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