A description of many kinds of planes, with a brief introduction to aeronautics.

Describes the features, history, and capabilities of old and new airplanes.

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Discover the world’s biggest, most awesome airplanes! From immense passenger jets to king-sized cargo planes, the aircraft featured in this book all share one