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Igor Sikorsky
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Steven Otfinoski |
A biography of the aircraft designer and manufacturer who pioneered in multi-engine airplanes, helicopters, and flying boats. |
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The women who flew for Hitler
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Clare Mulley |
"Despite Hitler's dictates on women's place being in the home, two fiercely defiant female pilots were awarded the Iron Cross during the Second World War. Other than this unique distinction and a pas… |
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Her daughter the engineer
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Richard I. Bourgeois-Doyle |
"Elsie MacGill, the world's first female aeronautical engineer and professional aircraft designer, influenced early bush planes and guided production of famous aircraft in World War II. 'Elsie the en… |
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Thread of the Silkworm
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Iris Chang |
The definitive biography of Tsien Hsue-Shen, the pioneer of the American space age who was mysteriously accused of being a communist, deported, and became—to America's continuing chagrin—the father o… |
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Whittle, the true story
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John Golley |
A scholarly and detailed exploration of the life of Frank Whittle, the pioneer of both the invention of jet engines and of the construction of the first working jet engine, and the obstacles which h… |
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Violet the Pilot
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Steve Breen |
Violet Van Wrinkle is an inventor with a flair for the air! If the other kids at school knew she could create flying machines, they might not tease her the way they do. Could the upcoming Air Show be… |
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Helicopter man
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Edwin Brit Wyckoff |
"Read about Igor Sikorsky's life, and how he built the first successful helicopter"--Provided by publisher. |
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