Description
Product ID: | 9781786494214 |
Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
Country of Manufacture: | DK |
Title: | Wings Over Water |
Subtitle: | The Story of the World’s Greatest Air Race and the Birth of the Spitfire |
Authors: | Author: Jonathan Glancey |
Page Count: | 352 |
Subjects: | European history, European history, History, Air forces and warfare, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, Air forces & warfare |
Description: | Select Guide Rating The thrilling story of the Schneider Trophy, a series of glamorous air races that captivated both sides of the Atlantic and became a driver and celebration of speed and engineering prowess. Announced in 1912, the Schneider Trophy was a series of glamorous air contests, popularly known as races, that captivated both sides of the Atlantic. While there were many other aviation competitions, the Schneider proved to be, after a rocky start, by far the most memorable attracting a hugely popular and glamorous following whether Trophy races were held in Monaco, the Venice Lido, the Solent or Chesapeake Bay. |
Imprint Name: | Atlantic Books |
Publisher Name: | Atlantic Books |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2021-06-03 |