Race with the Wind, How Air Racing Advanced Aviation

Birch Matthews

ISBN 10: 0760307296 / ISBN 13: 9780760307298

Published by MBI Publishing, Osceola WI, 2001

About this Item

An interesting look at the sport of air racing from a historical and social perspective. As air racing became more competitive, companies worked to refine and improve everything from engoine horsepower to aerodynamics. Fine copy with slight bumping on bottom of spine and very good DJ.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Race with the Wind, How Air Racing Advanced Aviation
• Publisher: MBI Publishing, Osceola WI
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0760307296
• ISBN 13: 9780760307298
• Binding: hardcover
• Edition: First.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very good
• Seller catalogs:
  • air racing
  • aviation

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Synopsis

In the decades leading up to World War II, legendary air races were often the proving grounds for radical new aviation principles and designs. The people and machines of air racing during this period made tremendous strides and contributed incredible new technologies, aerodynamics, powerplants, and airframes. This unique look at the key players and aircraft in all the early 20th century's great air races examines and explains how innovative racing technologies found their way into future fighter and passenger aircraft. Exciting races like the Schneider Cup, Pulitzer Trophy Race, and Women's Air Derby, an in-depth look at their contributions to aeronautics, and fascinating archival imagery make this a must for air racing fans and aviation enthusiasts.