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Dornier Do X: The Story of Claude Dornier´s Legendary Flying Boat
Volker A. Behr
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Description for Dornier Do X: The Story of Claude Dornier´s Legendary Flying Boat
Hardcover. .
Though only three were produced in late-1920s/early-1930s Germany, the Dornier Do X was the largest flying boat of its time and flew passengers on international flights in extreme comfort during the pre-World War II years. Powered by twelve engines, the aircraft could accommodate over 100 passengers and crew and included sleeping and dining areas. This detailed and highly illustrated book covers the design, development and construction of the Do X, then explores its initial testing and short but historic use as an international airliner, and lastly discusses the ultimate fate of all three examples. The superb collection of photographs includes ... Read more
Though only three were produced in late-1920s/early-1930s Germany, the Dornier Do X was the largest flying boat of its time and flew passengers on international flights in extreme comfort during the pre-World War II years. Powered by twelve engines, the aircraft could accommodate over 100 passengers and crew and included sleeping and dining areas. This detailed and highly illustrated book covers the design, development and construction of the Do X, then explores its initial testing and short but historic use as an international airliner, and lastly discusses the ultimate fate of all three examples. The superb collection of photographs includes ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
1469g
Number of Pages
232
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764344763
SKU
V9780764344763
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