Propliners of the World, Volume 1: Douglas DC-3s, Float Planes, and Pleasure Flights

Manning, Gerry

ISBN 10: 0955426847 / ISBN 13: 9780955426841

Published by Flight Recorder Publications, 2012

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New copy.

Seller Inventory # 2037853

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Propliners of the World, Volume 1: Douglas DC-3s, Float Planes, and Pleasure Flights
• Publisher: Flight Recorder Publications
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0955426847
• ISBN 13: 9780955426841
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 0.062 pounds
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aviation

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Synopsis

Covers 75 years of the Douglas DC 3 and its turboprop conversions through de Havilland Canada s ageless pair of Beaver 18 and Twin Otter to classic aircraft such as the Douglas DC 7 and German built Junkers Ju 52. A nostalgic, photographic look at some of the great classic propeller driven aircraft as they operate around the world.

Review

"It is a book of eye candy and one that any propeller driven airliner/cargo enthusiast will love to have in their collection. I thoroughly enjoyed browsing through it and I know you will as well." -Modeling Madness, reviewed by Scott Van Aken, February 2012 (Modeling Madness 2012-02-07)

"This entertaining, two-volume collection of propliner images and information would make a fine addition to any aviation enthusiast's bookshelf. Happily recommended." -Airliners & Airports Magazine, Jan-Feb 2012, reviewed by Bill Mellberg (Airliners Magazine 2012-02-01)

"The book will appeal to the aviation historian, aircraft buff, and modeler alike. I can recommend the book to anyone who likes photographs of classic aircraft." -IPMS, reviewed by Hub Plott, April 2012 (IPMS 2012-04-02)