Jane's All the World's Aircraft. 1913 by Fred T. Jane

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Editor Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas), 1865-1916
Title Jane's All the World's Aircraft. 1913
Note Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913" by Fred T. Jane is a detailed annual publication focused on the aviation industry, written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work serves as an authoritative reference on various aircraft and aerial innovations of that time, including detailed entries on military and private aviation, as well as dirigibles around the world. The book encapsulates a significant era in aviation history, reflecting the rapid advancements made just before World War I. The opening of the publication introduces the editor's insights into the evolution of aviation from a nascent field to a pivotal aspect of military strategy. It discusses the initial perceptions of aircraft primarily as sporting vehicles and contrasts this with the prevailing view of aviation's military utility, emphasizing the necessity for trained aviators and domestic production capabilities. Notably, the text hints at the ongoing development of aerial units that combine both dirigibles and fixed-wing aircraft for more complex strategic operations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the capabilities and specifications of various aircraft in later sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Aeronautics -- Periodicals
Subject Airships -- Periodicals
Category Text
EBook-No. 34815
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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