This classic book on aviation provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of flight and the technology of aeroplanes. Barber covers a wide range of topics, from the principles of lift and drag to the design of aviation engines. He also includes descriptions of early aviation pioneers and their inventions, as well as accounts of early flights. This is an essential book for anyone interested in the history of aviation, and remains a classic in the field.
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