American Flying Boats and Amphibious Aircraft: An Illustrated History - Softcover

Johnson, E.R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0786439742 ISBN 13: 9780786439744

Publisher: McFarland, 2009

Synopsis

This work is a comprehensive, heavily illustrated history of the many flying boats and amphibious aircraft designed and built in the United States. It is divided into three chronological sections: the early era (1912-1928), the golden era (1928-1945), and the post-war era (1945-present), with historical overviews of each period. Within each section, individual aircraft types are listed in alphabetical order by manufacturer or builder, with historical background, technical specifications, drawings, and one or more photographs. Appendices cover lesser known flying boat and amphibian types as well as various design concepts that never achieved the flying stage.

About this title

About the Author:

E.R. Johnson, an attorney, has flown 20 different types of aircraft as pilot-in-command. He is the author of four books and more than 50 articles on aviation and lives in Mountain Home, Arkansas.

Review:

"An intriguing, easy-to-read work for all readers interested in aviation history. Highly recommended." --Choice

"This nicely thought-out and very useful book presents almost 100 years of American-made or-designed craft that have the capability of operating from bodies of water. Photos are plentiful, quite well reproduced." --Speedreaders.

About this edition

• Publisher: McFarland
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0786439742
• ISBN 13: 9780786439744
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384