Aviation Century the Early Years The Early Years

The five volume Aviation Century series examines aviation's dramatic progress, and considers the significance of human powered flight. Volume 1, The Early Years, begins with a review of the aims and achievements of early aviators and the reactions to their efforts of those still anchored to the ground. The story continues with the evolution of aircraft as weapons, both before and during WWI. Air power influenced the size, shape and role of armed forces as well as political judgments. After WWI came the rise of commercial aviation, starting with early adventures in mail delivery and passenger service. The Early Years closes with a look at some of the great men who pioneered the world's aviation industries. Looking back, there can be no doubt that human flight changed the way people live their lives in every part of the globe. Politics, trade, travel, warfare - all these things and many more were transformed in only one hundred years. Aircraft shaped the 20th century and left an indelible mark on the history of our planet. The Aviation Century series sets out to show that there is more than a grain of truth in that claim.Dick, Ron is the author of 'Aviation Century the Early Years The Early Years' with ISBN 9781550464078 and ISBN 1550464078.