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17 produkter
Long-Term Athlete Development
Av Istvan Balyi, Richard Way m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
779 kr
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Long-Term Athlete Development describes how to systematically develop sporting excellence and increase active participation in local, regional, and national sport organizations. This resource describes the long-term athlete development (LTAD) model, an approach to athlete-centered sport that …
Wingate's Men
The Chindit Operations: Special Forces in Burma
Av Colin Higgs
Häftad, 2019
167 kr
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Possibly the most famous fighting formations of the Burma campaign during the Second World War were the Long Range Penetration Groups, more commonly known as the Chindits. Colonel Orde Wingate was given permission to attempt long-range operations deep within Japanese-held territory with the aim of …
Voices in Flight: The Dambuster's Squadron
E-bok, 2021
126 kr
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They were the Dambusters – the pilots and crew of the RAF’s elite 617 Squadron. They flew the most difficult missions. They breached the Dams! They sank the Tirpitz! They were the only squadron to drop the immense Grand Slam bombs and with them they destroyed bridges, viaducts and even Hitler’s …
De Havilland Comet
The World's First Commercial Jetliner
Av Colin Higgs
Häftad, 2018
187 kr
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The world got a little smaller in July 1949 when the first jet-powered airliner took to the skies barely four years after the end of the Second World War. Not only was the de Havilland Comet 1 was a lot faster than previous airliners, it could fly higher and further. It was packed with new …
De Havilland Comet
The World''s First Commercial Jetliner
Av Colin Higgs
E-bok, 2018
15 kr
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“A first-rate review of the history of the world's first commercial jetliner, its early difficulties and their rectification” ( Firetrench). The world got a little smaller in July 1949 when the first jet-powered airliner took to the skies barely four years after the end of the Second World War. Not …
Lockheed Constellation
A Record Breaking Airliner
Av Colin Higgs
Häftad, 2028
436 kr
Kommande
It was to be created for one man and one airline but became one of the best and most elegant aircraft ever to grace the skies.Howard Hughes was one of the wealthiest people in the world. He bought control in TWA, the huge American airline, and wanted to make it special. He wanted an aircraft that …
Wingate's Men
The Chindit Operations: Special Forces in Burma
Av Colin Higgs
E-bok, 2019
158 kr
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This volume of rare WWII photographs offers a vivid chronicle of the exploits and operations of the famous British special forces unit stationed in Burma. The Long Range Penetration Groups, more commonly known as the Chindits, were possibly the most famous fighting formations of the Second World …
Wingate's Men
The Chindit Operations: Special Forces in Burma
Av Colin Higgs
E-bok, 2019
158 kr
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This volume of rare WWII photographs offers a vivid chronicle of the exploits and operations of the famous British special forces unit stationed in Burma. The Long Range Penetration Groups, more commonly known as the Chindits, were possibly the most famous fighting formations of the Second World …
Test Pilots of the Jet Age
Men Who Heralded a New Era in Aviation
E-bok, 2021
15 kr
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Eleven daring test pilots recount their experiences at the forefront of aeronautical innovation in this oral history of the Jet Age. In the years after World War II, a select band of British test pilots risked everything in the quest to fly further, faster, and higher than ever before. Their vital …
Test Pilots of the Jet Age
Men Who Heralded a New Era in Aviation
E-bok, 2021
15 kr
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Today, as we board our flights to Adelaide, Zurich, and all points in between, we give little thought to the jet power that will take us there. But, this is only possible because just over 70 years ago a select band of British test pilots was prepared to risk all in the quest to fly further, …
Race Across the Atlantic
Alcock and Brown's Record-Breaking Non-Stop Flight
Inbunden, 2019
232 kr
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It was Tuesday, 15 July 1919 and for the residents of Clifden on Ireland's west coast this was not to be a normal day. Just before 08.40 hours, descending out of the gloom, came a large, twin-engine aeroplane lining up for final approach. One or two on-lookers recognised the danger straight away …
Race Across the Atlantic
Alcock and Brown''s Record-Breaking Non-Stop Flight
E-bok, 2019
15 kr
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"Reveals their race across the Atlantic in stunning pictures . . . includes a first-hand account from Captain Brown of his world-first flight." —Daily Mail Online It was Tuesday, 15 July 1919 and for the residents of Clifden on Ireland''s west coast this was not to be a normal day. Just before …
Race Across the Atlantic
Alcock and Brown''s Record-Breaking Non-Stop Flight
E-bok, 2019
15 kr
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"Reveals their race across the Atlantic in stunning pictures . . . includes a first-hand account from Captain Brown of his world-first flight." —Daily Mail Online It was Tuesday, 15 July 1919 and for the residents of Clifden on Ireland''s west coast this was not to be a normal day. Just before …
Dragon Rapide
De Havilland's Successful Short-haul Commercial Passenger Aircraft
Inbunden, 2028
447 kr
Kommande
It was the early 1930s, fifteen years since the end of the First World War. Aviation was becoming more popular, but was still a rich man's hobby. In the midst of this came Geoffrey de Havilland and his aircraft company. He, and his design and engineering teams, created a line of simple, reliable …
Supermarine Southampton
The Flying Boat that Made R.J. Mitchell
Inbunden, 2020
263 kr
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The Supermarine Southampton was the first in a series of successful flying boats designed by Supermarine's R.J. Mitchell and was the first one to be designed for the RAF after the First World War. Produced between 1924 and 1934 it entered into RAF service in 1925 and became the second longest …
Supermarine Southampton
The Flying Boat that Made R.J. Mitchell
E-bok, 2020
162 kr
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"Largely photographic coverage of the graceful 1920s flying boat designed by R.J. Mitchell of later Spitfire fame . . . A nostalgic look back." —Helicopter InternationalThe Supermarine Southampton was the first flying boat to be designed for the RAF after the First World War. Produced between 1924 …
Supermarine Southampton
The Flying Boat that Made R.J. Mitchell
E-bok, 2020
162 kr
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"Largely photographic coverage of the graceful 1920s flying boat designed by R.J. Mitchell of later Spitfire fame . . . A nostalgic look back." —Helicopter InternationalThe Supermarine Southampton was the first flying boat to be designed for the RAF after the First World War. Produced between 1924 …
