Witty and introspective, this travelogue chronicles an extraordinary journey from Europe to Africa, culminating in Khartoum just before the onset of Sudan's conflict. It explores themes of aviation, the nature of fear, the beauty of solitude, and the valuable lessons encountered throughout the adventure, all set against the backdrop of diverse landscapes including mountains, water, and desert.
The story of French leisure airline Corsair and the individual history of their 24 Boeing 747 jumbo jets. Also included is detailed technical description of the 747 and a plethora of employee memories, with over 500 photos and illustrations. A unique portrait of an airline and an aircraft.
This collection dives into the never-before-seen archives of the Flying Tiger Line. The aircraft, the people, the places and the times are brought to vivid life in this stunning collection of nearly 350 fascinating images. Aviation pioneers, Hollywood stars, presidents, pistons, and propellers create a stunning portrait of a bygone age.
Die ehemalige Sowjetunion war das flächenmäßig größte Land der Erde und erstreckte sich über sieben Zeitzonen. Zur verkehrstechnischen Erschließung dieses Riesenreichs entstanden nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg meist sehr robuste und erfolgreiche Düsenverkehrsflugzeuge, die ihren Gegenparts aus Europa und den USA leistungsmäßig in nichts nachstanden. Dieser Band stellt alle russischen Jetliner von den Anfängen bis heute umfangreich bebildert vor: Airline-Bemalungen, Fotos von Kabinen-Ausstattungen und Cockpits sowie zeitgenössische Flughafen-Szenen nehmen den Leser mit auf eine spannende und faszinierende Reise gen Osten.
Delving into the 1966 - 1989 era, Volume 2 chronicles the twilight of the Lockheed Constellation and Canadair CL-44 props, followed by the classic jets - Boeing 707, DC-8, the 747 Classic, and the 727. Through 375 meticulously restored images, the tragedies and triumphs of this period are vividly brought to life.
With over two million YouTube subscribers, Sam Chui is one of the world's best-known travel and aviation personalities, famous for his million-hit vlogs and pioneering photography. Air747 is dedicated to his greatest love, the Boeing 747 jumbo jet, taking the reader on a lavishly illustrated journey. For fans of travel and aviation.