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A Field Guide to Airplanes, Third Edition Revised, Update Edition
Contributor(s): Montgomery, M. R. (Author), Foster, Gerald L. (Illustrator)

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 ISBN: 0618411275     ISBN-13: 9780618411276
Publisher: Collins Reference
OUR PRICE: $18.04  

Binding Type: Paperback
Published: March 2006
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Annotation: Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification
System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will
enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air
or on the ground. This fully revised and updated third edition features
more than 400 aircraft, including 75 new planes that incorporate the
latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners,
business jets, and helicopters. Beautiful and accurate illustrations
include arrows and detailed drawings to help pinpoint the differences
between similar models. Clear, succinct descriptions of each plane
include statistical information, history, and a list of important field
marks that distinguish one plane from another. For serious enthusiasts
and amateurs alike, this is the only true field guide to airplanes.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Transportation | Aviation - General
Dewey: 629.133
LCCN: 2005010335
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" L (0.85 lbs) 304 pages
Features: Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
Review Citations: American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2007 pg. 643
 
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Publisher Description:
Extending the principles of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground. This fully revised and updated third edition features more than 400 aircraft, including 75 new planes that incorporate the latest advances in general aviation, military aircraft, commercial airliners, business jets, and helicopters. Beautiful and accurate illustrations include arrows and detailed drawings to help pinpoint the differences between similar models. Clear, succinct descriptions of each plane include statistical information, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one plane from another. For serious enthusiasts and amateurs alike, this is the only true field guide to airplanes.

Contributor Bio(s): Foster, Gerald L.: - Formerly vice president and partner of the Architects Collaborative, the famous firm founded by Walter Gropius, Gerald Foster has taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Boston Architectural Center as well as the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. His paintings and drawings have been exhibited at the DeCordova Museum and at various galleries. His books include A Field Guide to Airplanes, A Field Guide to Trains, and American Houses: A Field Guide.
 
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