A brief history of flight : from balloons to Mach 3 and beyond

Even in these days of frequent flying, the idea of flight still holds a special fascination in our minds. In this work, the aviation writer T.A. Heppenheimer captures the essence of that eternal obsession with a narrative that carries readers from the dawn of flight to modern-day supersonic travel. Along the way he introduces a host of colourful characters - from brilliant designers and innovators like Howard Hughes and Donald Douglas to the infamous Red Baron Manfred von Richthofen. Zeppelin, the Wright brothers, Lindburgh, Whittle and more - can all be found in the pages of this book.