Bird Of The Islands
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Bird of the Islands by Sir Gordon Taylor is an engaging account of the author's aviation adventures in the mid-20th century. The book primarily focuses on Taylor's efforts to establish a flying boat service across the Pacific, using a converted Sunderland Flying Boat named "Frigate Bird III." It captures the challenges and triumphs of pioneering aviation, as well as the technical and navigational details involved in these ambitious flights. Taylor's vivid descriptions bring to life the beauty of the Pacific islands and the spirit of exploration that defined his career.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Bird of the Islands by Sir Gordon Taylor is an engaging account of the author's aviation adventures in the mid-20th century. The book primarily focuses on Taylor's efforts to establish a flying boat service across the Pacific, using a converted Sunderland Flying Boat named "Frigate Bird III." It captures the challenges and triumphs of pioneering aviation, as well as the technical and navigational details involved in these ambitious flights. Taylor's vivid descriptions bring to life the beauty of the Pacific islands and the spirit of exploration that defined his career.
