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R G Grant; Smithsonian Institution
Flight: The Complete History of Aviation
R G Grant; Smithsonian Institution

Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

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Our take on the Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

A large illustrated history of aviation written by R G Grant with the Smithsonian Institution, tracing flight from the Wright brothers through Concorde and the Columbia disaster. It mixes narrative chapters on record flights, aerial warfare and hijackings with photo galleries of important aircraft shown from several angles with key statistics. It suits readers who want a broad visual reference rather than a deep engineering text. Compared with single-topic aviation books, it covers more ground but treats each subject briefly.

Best forAviation enthusiasts who want a broad visual referenceGift buyers for pilots and plane spottersReaders new to aviation history who want one overview volumeSmithsonian-minded readers who value an institutional credit
Pros
  • Covers the whole arc of flight, from early dreamers to modern astronauts
  • Photography on every page and aircraft galleries with multiple viewpoints
  • Key statistics alongside the aircraft images
  • Smithsonian Institution involvement lends authority
  • Touches on record flights, aerial warfare and hijackings, not just aircraft
Cons
  • Breadth comes at the cost of depth on any single aircraft or era
  • Gallery-style layouts can feel fragmented for readers wanting a continuous narrative
  • Hardcover is heavy to carry around

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Lowest price we've seen: $23.87 on Nov 13 at Bookdpworld.com. Tracked across 11 stores since Nov 13.

About the Flight: The Complete History of Aviation

Flight: The Complete History of Aviation traces how people came to conquer the skies, from early dreamers and inventors to modern-day astronauts. It is written by R G Grant and published with the Smithsonian Institution.

The book moves from the Wright brothers' first powered flight to Concorde's final voyage and the crash of the Columbia. Along the way it covers trailblazers, jet test pilots, record-breaking flights, aerial warfare, and hijackings, as well as advances in technology.

It is a visual guide with photography on every page. Galleries throughout showcase important aircraft from multiple viewpoints, along with their key statistics.

Format
Hardcover
Author
R G Grant
Contributor
Smithsonian Institution
Subject
Aviation history

Questions and answers

Is this a coffee-table photo book or a reading book?
Both. It has substantial narrative chapters on events and people, and it also carries photography on every page plus galleries of aircraft with statistics.
Does it cover military aviation?
Yes. Aerial warfare is one of its main threads, alongside record-breaking flights, hijackings and civil aviation milestones.
How far does the history go?
From early dreamers and inventors through the Wright brothers' first powered flight, Concorde's final voyage and the Columbia crash, ending with modern astronauts.
Who wrote it, and is it authoritative?
R G Grant is the author, and the book is produced with the Smithsonian Institution, which gives it a museum-backed reference feel.
Is it good for a young reader interested in planes?
It works as a general introduction, but the dense text and wide scope suit older children and adults better than young beginners.
Where is the Flight: The Complete History of Aviation cheapest?
At Bookdpworld.com, for $23.87, 51% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Flight: The Complete History of Aviation?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.
Where can I buy the Flight: The Complete History of Aviation?
13 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Bookdpworld.com, Amazon, AbeBooks.com, Half Price Books.

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