Mini Encyclopedia: Civil Aircraft: 300 of the World's Greatest Civil Aircraft (Paperback)

With 300 aircraft from a century of flight, this authoritative, accessible anthology will appeal to anyone fascinated by aviation history.

Ranging from the earliest pioneers to today's massive jets, Civil Aircraft features 300 non-military planes used throughout the world for tourism and commerce. These include famous passenger planes such as Concorde, the Boeing 737 and 747, the Learjet, Tiger Moth, and Jetstream. Each featured aircraft is showcased in a full-color, profile artwork and accompanied by a detailed specifications table. In addition, accompanying text for each plane summarizes its development and service history.