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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

The Turbulent Birth of British Aviation

From innovative Edwardian pilots and the first transatlantic flight to the technological leaps of the First World War and the development of the Spitfire, the historian makes the case that the eccentric pioneers who paved the way for Britain’s place in the skies deserve more of the limelight.
Charles Spicer
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