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Spitfire Command

A Fighter Pilot's Memoir of Fighting From Dunkirk to D-Day

by Bobby Oxspring ...

Narrated by Dan Calley ...

Series series Memoirs of World War Two in the Air
Unabridged

5 hours 47 min

Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Channel Dash, North Africa, Sicily, Dieppe, D-Day, and the fight against the V1 menace—Group Captain Bobby Oxspring saw action in many of the most famous battles of the Second World War.His memoir of time as a Spitfire fighter is the perfect book for fans of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, Samurai! by Saburo Sakai, and The First and the Last by Adolf Galland ... Read more

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Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain, the Channel Dash, North Africa, Sicily, Dieppe, D-Day, and the fight against the V1 menace—Group Captain Bobby Oxspring saw action in many of the most famous battles of the Second World War.His memoir of time as a Spitfire fighter is the perfect book for fans of First Light by Geoffrey Wellum, Samurai! by Saburo Sakai, and The First and the Last by Adolf Galland
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Bringing Columbia Home

The Untold Story of a Lost Space Shuttle and Her Crew

by Michael D. Leinbach, Jonathan H. Ward ...

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell, Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 42 min

On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center was a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of ... Read more

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On February 1, 2003, Columbia disintegrated on reentry before the nation's eyes, and all seven astronauts aboard were lost. Author Mike Leinbach, Launch Director of the space shuttle program at NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center was a key leader in the search and recovery effort as NASA, FEMA, the FBI, the US Forest Service, and dozens more federal, state, and local agencies combed an area of
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Flights of Fancy

Defying Gravity by Design and Evolution

by Richard Dawkins ...

Narrated by Richard Dawkins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies.Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces?In Flights of Fancy, Richard ... Read more

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The Wonder of Flight. The Science of Evolution. From both, Richard Dawkins weaves a fascinating account of how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies.Have you ever dreamt you could fly? Or imagined what it would be like to glide and swoop through the sky like a bird? Do you let your mind soar to unknown, magical spaces?In Flights of Fancy, Richard
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Day They Fell From The Sky, The

10 Lone Survivors and Their Harrowing and Incredible True Stories of Plane-Crash Survival

by Oliver Martin Cass ...

Narrated by Lee Goettl ...

Series Audiobook 1 - True Survival Stories
Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

For more than a century, plane crashes have been among the scariest catastrophes imaginable. The toll on human life is devastating. Yet, as this fascinating book reveals, there are some who defy the odds and survive the unsurvivable.In this riveting collection of true stories from sole survivors, we get an inside look at their harrowing ordeal that changed their lives forever. Inside, you get to ... Read more

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For more than a century, plane crashes have been among the scariest catastrophes imaginable. The toll on human life is devastating. Yet, as this fascinating book reveals, there are some who defy the odds and survive the unsurvivable.In this riveting collection of true stories from sole survivors, we get an inside look at their harrowing ordeal that changed their lives forever. Inside, you get to
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Weather Flying

by Robert N. Buck, Robert O. Buck ...

Narrated by TJ Johnson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 50 min

THE BEST RESOURCE A PILOT CAN HAVE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLY IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER How do you improve on the best guide for pilots to learn how to fly in all kinds of weather? The answer is the Fifth Edition of Weather Flying. Regarded as the bible of weather flying, this aviation classic not only continues to make complex weather concepts understandable for even the least experienced of flyers, ... Read more

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THE BEST RESOURCE A PILOT CAN HAVE TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FLY IN ALL TYPES OF WEATHER How do you improve on the best guide for pilots to learn how to fly in all kinds of weather? The answer is the Fifth Edition of Weather Flying. Regarded as the bible of weather flying, this aviation classic not only continues to make complex weather concepts understandable for even the least experienced of flyers,
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History of the Military Aviation

by Facundo Conforti ...

Narrated by Amelia ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Throughout history, mastery of the skies has been one of mankind's greatest desires. From the first experiments with gliders to the most advanced air combat systems of the 21st century, military aviation has been a decisive factor in the technological, strategic and political development of the modern world.This book is not simply a compilation of aircraft or battles; it is a profound and visually ... Read more

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Throughout history, mastery of the skies has been one of mankind's greatest desires. From the first experiments with gliders to the most advanced air combat systems of the 21st century, military aviation has been a decisive factor in the technological, strategic and political development of the modern world.This book is not simply a compilation of aircraft or battles; it is a profound and visually
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Biografie van de gebroeders Wright: Hoe familie, rivaliteit en onvermoeibaar experimenteren de luchtvaart van de grond kregen

by Evert Bouma ...

Narrated by Evert Bouma ...

Unabridged

Ontdek hoe bittere rivaliteit en onvermoeibare innovatie de mensheid leerden vliegen in deze historische biografie. Dit waargebeurde verhaal biedt een nuchtere, maar uiterst inspirerende luisterervaring, ideaal om tijdens je dagelijkse woon-werkverkeer helemaal in op te gaan.Terwijl je gefocust luistert, word je meegezogen in de bloedstollende technologische race van de vroege twintigste eeuw. ... Read more

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Ontdek hoe bittere rivaliteit en onvermoeibare innovatie de mensheid leerden vliegen in deze historische biografie. Dit waargebeurde verhaal biedt een nuchtere, maar uiterst inspirerende luisterervaring, ideaal om tijdens je dagelijkse woon-werkverkeer helemaal in op te gaan.Terwijl je gefocust luistert, word je meegezogen in de bloedstollende technologische race van de vroege twintigste eeuw.
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De gebroeders Wright: Hoe ze het vliegtuig uitvonden dankzij hun vakmanschap als fietsenmakers, gedurfde proeven en doorzettingsvermogen

by Ruud van Dongen ...

Narrated by Ruud van Dongen ...

Unabridged

Twee nuchtere fietsenmakers herschrijven de luchtvaartgeschiedenis met briljante innovatie en ijzeren volharding. Dit meeslepende historische avontuur brengt je rechtstreeks naar hun werkplaats vol houtkrullen, olie en gedurfde experimenten. Een fascinerende luisterervaring die je direct motiveert en de perfecte energie geeft voor tijdens je dagelijkse woon-werkverkeer.De reis naar de allereerste ... Read more

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Twee nuchtere fietsenmakers herschrijven de luchtvaartgeschiedenis met briljante innovatie en ijzeren volharding. Dit meeslepende historische avontuur brengt je rechtstreeks naar hun werkplaats vol houtkrullen, olie en gedurfde experimenten. Een fascinerende luisterervaring die je direct motiveert en de perfecte energie geeft voor tijdens je dagelijkse woon-werkverkeer.De reis naar de allereerste
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Space

A thrilling human history by Britain's beloved astronaut Tim Peake

by Tim Peake ...

Unabridged

10 hours 18 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space.**Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson.Full of exclusive new ... Read more

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**Brought to you by Penguin.From bestselling author and astronaut Tim Peake, the captivating story of humans in space.**Only 628 people in human history have left Earth. In Space: The Human Story, astronaut Tim Peake traces the lives of these remarkable men and women who have forged the way, from Yuri Gagarin to Neil Armstrong, from Valentina Tereshkova to Peggy Whitson.Full of exclusive new
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Flight Risk

Uncovering Corruption and Negligence Within the FAA

by Aviation Training Experts, LLC ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Brian E ...

Unabridged

4 hours 49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Audiobook Description for Flight Risk: Uncovering Corruption and Negligence Within the FAAWhat if the agency responsible for your safety in the skies was putting you at risk?Flight Risk is a gripping investigative exposé that uncovers shocking failures within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—the very institution meant to regulate airline ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Audiobook Description for Flight Risk: Uncovering Corruption and Negligence Within the FAAWhat if the agency responsible for your safety in the skies was putting you at risk?Flight Risk is a gripping investigative exposé that uncovers shocking failures within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—the very institution meant to regulate airline
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Irmãos Wright: Como inventaram o avião com sua experiência na fabricação de bicicletas, testes ousados e persistência

by Lúcio Luz ...

Narrated by Lúcio Luz ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

A biografia definitiva da aviação revela como a persistência implacável e a engenharia prática venceram a gravidade. Ideal para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma sessão de escuta inspiradora, esta narrativa fascinante transporta o ouvinte do chão empoeirado de uma oficina mecânica em Dayton direto para a conquista dos céus.Descubra como a mentalidade metódica de testes contínuos superou ... Read more

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A biografia definitiva da aviação revela como a persistência implacável e a engenharia prática venceram a gravidade. Ideal para transformar seu trajeto diário em uma sessão de escuta inspiradora, esta narrativa fascinante transporta o ouvinte do chão empoeirado de uma oficina mecânica em Dayton direto para a conquista dos céus.Descubra como a mentalidade metódica de testes contínuos superou
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Biografia dei fratelli Wright: La famiglia, la rivalità e gli esperimenti condotti senza sosta che resero possibile il volo

by Rocco Usai ...

Narrated by Rocco Usai ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Questa vibrante biografia storica svela la tenacia di due artigiani che hanno sfidato la gravità e i propri limiti. Ideale per trovare una spinta motivazionale durante i tuoi spostamenti quotidiani, questo racconto intimo ti immerge nel profondo legame fraterno che ha reso possibile solcare i cieli. Tra le mura di una semplice bottega meccanica, l'osservazione minuziosa si mescola organicamente a ... Read more

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Questa vibrante biografia storica svela la tenacia di due artigiani che hanno sfidato la gravità e i propri limiti. Ideale per trovare una spinta motivazionale durante i tuoi spostamenti quotidiani, questo racconto intimo ti immerge nel profondo legame fraterno che ha reso possibile solcare i cieli. Tra le mura di una semplice bottega meccanica, l'osservazione minuziosa si mescola organicamente a
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Aircrew

The Story of the Men Who Flew the Bombers

by Bruce Lewis ...

Narrated by Roger Davis ...

Unabridged

8 hours 30 min

A vivid, first-hand account of the tension and excitement of flying missions over Nazi GermanyThe British and American bomber crews of the Second World War often had to endure the most terrifying conditions. Not for them the glorious, all-or-nothing exhilaration of the Battle of Britain pilots - rather, the slow dwindling of courage as mission followed mission, the long, freezing, ear-shattering ... Read more

$27.99 USD

A vivid, first-hand account of the tension and excitement of flying missions over Nazi GermanyThe British and American bomber crews of the Second World War often had to endure the most terrifying conditions. Not for them the glorious, all-or-nothing exhilaration of the Battle of Britain pilots - rather, the slow dwindling of courage as mission followed mission, the long, freezing, ear-shattering
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The Flight 981 Disaster

Tragedy, Treachery, and the Pursuit of Truth

by Samme Chittum ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Series series Air Disasters
Unabridged

6 hours 48 min

On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole in the bottom of the aircraft and jammed the hydraulic controls. Miraculously, despite the damage and ensuing chaos, the pilots were able to land the plane safely. Less than two years later, on March 3, 1974, a sudden, forceful blowout ... Read more

$24.99 USD

On June 12, 1972, a powerful explosion rocked American Airlines Flight 96 a mere five minutes after its takeoff from Detroit. The explosion ripped a gaping hole in the bottom of the aircraft and jammed the hydraulic controls. Miraculously, despite the damage and ensuing chaos, the pilots were able to land the plane safely. Less than two years later, on March 3, 1974, a sudden, forceful blowout
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Eyes in the Sky: A Global Perspective on the Role of UAVs in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Security

by Josh Luberisse ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the simple plaything of hobbyists to the high-tech guardians of national security, the story of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is a thrilling flight into the frontier of technological innovation. "Eyes in the Sky" charts this breathtaking ascent, offering readers an inside look at the machines and systems shaping the modern world, both in the air ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From the simple plaything of hobbyists to the high-tech guardians of national security, the story of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) is a thrilling flight into the frontier of technological innovation. "Eyes in the Sky" charts this breathtaking ascent, offering readers an inside look at the machines and systems shaping the modern world, both in the air
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Private Pilot Blueprint

by Jason Schapert ...

Narrated by Jason Schapert ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

Jason's objective for this book is to impart to others all that he wishes somebody would have let him know when he began his confidential pilot flight preparing so others can try not to misstep the same way he made that cost him time and cash. You'll have the option to apply the down to earth devices in this book to finish your Confidential Pilot Testament significantly quicker while turning into ... Read more

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Jason's objective for this book is to impart to others all that he wishes somebody would have let him know when he began his confidential pilot flight preparing so others can try not to misstep the same way he made that cost him time and cash. You'll have the option to apply the down to earth devices in this book to finish your Confidential Pilot Testament significantly quicker while turning into
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101 Lecciones de Vuelo

Piloto Privado de Avión

by Facundo Conforti ...

Narrated by Tomas ...

Series Audiobook 1 - 101 Lecciones de Vuelo
Unabridged

2 hours 46 min

La colección 101 lecciones de vuelo ha sido creada para abarcar los principales conceptos teóricos de las materias aeronáuticas mas relevantes en cada etapa de la carrera de piloto, controlador aéreo y tripulante de cabina de pasajeros.101 lecciones de vuelo para piloto privado incluye una síntesis de los principales temas aeronáuticos sobre materias como: meteorología, aerodinámica, instrumentos ... Read more

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La colección 101 lecciones de vuelo ha sido creada para abarcar los principales conceptos teóricos de las materias aeronáuticas mas relevantes en cada etapa de la carrera de piloto, controlador aéreo y tripulante de cabina de pasajeros.101 lecciones de vuelo para piloto privado incluye una síntesis de los principales temas aeronáuticos sobre materias como: meteorología, aerodinámica, instrumentos
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His Majesty's Airship

The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine

by S. C. Gwynne ...

Narrated by Nicholas Boulton ...

Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101 ... Read more

$25.99 USD

From historian and bestselling author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Empire of the Summer Moon comes a “captivating, thoroughly researched” (The New York Times Book Review) aviation history detailing the rise and fall of the world’s largest airship—and the doomed love story between an ambitious British officer and a married Romanian princess at its heart.The tragic fate of the British airship R101
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100 Amazing Facts about Aviation

Airplanes and the Conquest of the Sky

by Marc Dresgui ...

Narrated by Marc Dresgui ...

Unabridged

4 hours

Take off on an Exciting Adventure with "100 Amazing Facts on Aviation"! ✈️Have you ever wondered:How did the Wright brothers achieve their first flight?What is the maximum speed of a fighter jet?How do airplanes find their way in the vast sky?What was the greatest innovation in aviation during World War II?How can airplanes fly so high in the sky?Who are the unsung heroes of aviation?What mak... ... Read more

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Take off on an Exciting Adventure with "100 Amazing Facts on Aviation"! ✈️Have you ever wondered:How did the Wright brothers achieve their first flight?What is the maximum speed of a fighter jet?How do airplanes find their way in the vast sky?What was the greatest innovation in aviation during World War II?How can airplanes fly so high in the sky?Who are the unsung heroes of aviation?What mak...
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Die Brüder Wright: Wie sie mit ihrem Können im Fahrradbau, mutigen Versuchen und Beharrlichkeit das Flugzeug erfanden

by Gustav Michels ...

Narrated by Gustav Michels ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Erlebe eine fesselnde Technikbiografie: Purer Erfindergeist und systematische Handwerkskunst besiegen die Schwerkraft. Perfekt für das Pendeln oder fokussierte Lernphasen, zieht dich diese inspirierende Erzählung direkt in eine staubige Werkstatt der Jahrhundertwende. Lass dich von der ruhigen Beharrlichkeit anstecken, mit der scheinbar unlösbare Probleme Schritt für Schritt geknackt werden.Es ist ... Read more

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Erlebe eine fesselnde Technikbiografie: Purer Erfindergeist und systematische Handwerkskunst besiegen die Schwerkraft. Perfekt für das Pendeln oder fokussierte Lernphasen, zieht dich diese inspirierende Erzählung direkt in eine staubige Werkstatt der Jahrhundertwende. Lass dich von der ruhigen Beharrlichkeit anstecken, mit der scheinbar unlösbare Probleme Schritt für Schritt geknackt werden.Es ist
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How to Become a Cabin Crew

by Facundo Conforti ...

Narrated by Amelia ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

The lifestyle of a cabin crew member dazzles and fascinates both young and old. The constant travels, the perfectly pressed and fashionable uniforms, the immaculate personal image, and other details of this job create a true illusion for those who dream of the adventure of flying.However, behind all the magic that surrounds cabin crew members as they parade through airports and airplanes, there is ... Read more

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The lifestyle of a cabin crew member dazzles and fascinates both young and old. The constant travels, the perfectly pressed and fashionable uniforms, the immaculate personal image, and other details of this job create a true illusion for those who dream of the adventure of flying.However, behind all the magic that surrounds cabin crew members as they parade through airports and airplanes, there is
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Comunicaciones Aeronáuticas

by Facundo Conforti ...

Narrated by Amelia ...

Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

Con el constante avance tecnológico en la industria aeronáutica, los diferentes procesos de comunicación han ido evolucionando con el correr del tiempo. Sin embargo, la importancia de una correcta comunicación entre los diferentes actores en las operaciones aéreas, sigue siendo uno de los pilares más importantes de la seguridad operacional.Comunicaciones aeronáuticas propone que todos los pilotos ... Read more

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Con el constante avance tecnológico en la industria aeronáutica, los diferentes procesos de comunicación han ido evolucionando con el correr del tiempo. Sin embargo, la importancia de una correcta comunicación entre los diferentes actores en las operaciones aéreas, sigue siendo uno de los pilares más importantes de la seguridad operacional.Comunicaciones aeronáuticas propone que todos los pilotos
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Merlin

The Power Behind the Spitfire, Mosquito and Lancaster: The Story of the Engine That Won the Battle of Britain and WWII

by Graham Hoyland ...

Narrated by Philip Pope ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

The most iconic planes of WWII, the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, DeHavilland Mosquito and the Avro Lancaster, were all powered by one engine, the Rolls-Royce Merlin. The story of the Merlin is one of British ingenuity at its height, of artistry and problem-solving that resulted in a war-winning design.Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the 80th anniversary of ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The most iconic planes of WWII, the Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, DeHavilland Mosquito and the Avro Lancaster, were all powered by one engine, the Rolls-Royce Merlin. The story of the Merlin is one of British ingenuity at its height, of artistry and problem-solving that resulted in a war-winning design.Published to coincide with the 75th anniversary of VE Day and the 80th anniversary of
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Pan Am at War

How the Airline Secretly Helped America Fight World War II

by Mark Cotta Vaz, John H. Hill ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

12 hours 33 min

Pan Am at War chronicles the airline's historic role in advancing aviation and serving America's national interest before and during World War II. From its inception, Pan American Airways operated as the "wings of democracy," spanning six continents and placing the country at the leading edge of international aviation. At the same time, it was clandestinely helping to fight America's wars ... Read more

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Pan Am at War chronicles the airline's historic role in advancing aviation and serving America's national interest before and during World War II. From its inception, Pan American Airways operated as the "wings of democracy," spanning six continents and placing the country at the leading edge of international aviation. At the same time, it was clandestinely helping to fight America's wars
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