Around-the-world flights
Subtitle: a history
By: Patrick M. Stinson
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9780786462827
Subjects: Flights around the world
Description: "This history of around-the-world flights explores the endeavor, starting with the first tentative journeys that allowed changing aircraft en route due to expected breakdowns. Paying tribute to the supporting personnel as well as to the flight captains at the center of attention, this work celebrates aviation's continued spirit of adventure"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-253) and index.