Shrewsbury, United Kingdom: Airlife Publishing, Date: 2000. First Edition. Hardcover (Original Cloth). Fair Condition/Fair. Blue cloth with dustwrapper, illustrated in black and white. A very good second-hand copy with extra photos attached by the previous owner. - This is a story from a bygone age, recalling the most successful flying-boat airliner ever built. Designed to a specification for Imperial Airways, then Britain's national airline, it carried passengers, and more importantly, mail throughout the British Empire. Short Brothers built forty-two Empire Flying-boats at their factory in Rochester during the late 1930s. When compared with other aircraft of that era, they were extremely large and luxurious and even by today's standards passengers were handsomely catered to with ample space to exercise or relax during the many airborne hours. Imperial Airways were extending their route network to the furthest outposts of the British Empire. It was a steep learning curve for all concerned with those early pioneering flights when long-distance flights were measured in days rather than hours. This is the tale of the realisation of a dream and the efforts of those who made it possible. Alas the world moved on, at a pace accelerated by the Second World War, and the flying-boat was forced from the air routes. No more will adventurous Empires grace the skies. Size: Quarto. 256 pages. Category: Aviation; Aerospace & Aviation Technology; ISBN: 1840371307. ISBN/EAN: ...

The Crowood Press Ltd, 06/12/Date: 2000. First Edition. Hardcover. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. 2000. The Crowood Press Ltd ISBN 1840371307 9781840371307 [GB]

Published by Airlife, Date: 2000. 1st edition.. Hardback. Nearly Fine/Nearly Fine. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The story of the Short Empire Flying-Boats. Large format. Turquoise boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 256 pages. Minimal bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is sunned to spine. 2000. Published by Airlife ISBN 1840371307 9781840371307 [GB]

The Crowood Press, Date: 2001-10-14. Hardcover. Like New. Hardcover with fine dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight. 2001. The Crowood Press ISBN 1840371307 9781840371307 [US]

The Crowood Press Ltd 06/12/2000 First Edition Hardcover Good **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Crowood Press (UK) 2001 Hard cover Very Good 2001. 0th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Dust Jacket has small tear.

ISBN10: 1840371307, ISBN13: 9781840371307, [publisher: Airlife Publishing Ltd, Shrewsbury, England] Hardcover First Edition Slight wear to spine, covers and corners. Slight wear to plasticised cover. ; Excellent collation of detailed information and photographs (b&w) . With plasticised cover. Lovely detailed diagram of the Short Empire Flying - Boat at start and end of book. ; 8.5 X 1 X 11.75 inches; 256 pages; This book delves into the Short Empire Flying-Boats and their pioneering role in aviation history. With meticulous detail, the author has chronicled the daring exploits and technological innovations that defined an era of exploration and adventure. From maiden flights to global expeditions, these flying-boats symbolize the spirit of adventure and ambition that characterised early aviation. Through vivid storytelling and historical insights, "Adventurous Empires" offers readers a glimpse into a bygone era of aviation excellence, celebrating the courage and ingenuity of those who dared to conquer the skies.
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ISBN10: 1840371307, ISBN13: 9781840371307, [publisher: Airlife] Hardcover First Edition 1st 2000. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The story of the Short Empire Flying-Boats. Large format. Turquoise boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos. 256 pages. Minimal bumping to spine. Dustwrapper is sunned to spine. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!
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ISBN10: 1840371307, ISBN13: 9781840371307, [publisher: The Crowood Press] Hardcover Hardcover with fine dust jacket. Book is in excellent condition, text is unmarked and pages are tight.
[Branchville, NJ, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2001]

ISBN10: 1840371307, ISBN13: 9781840371307, [publisher: The Crowood Press] Hardcover 2001. 0th Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Dust Jacket has small tear.
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