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Description
A fascinating book that explores various aspects of aviation history. Compiled by Ken Ellis, this ninth edition provides valuable insights into the following : museums, workshops and military stores and dumps [...]
Characteristics
| Book cover finish | Hardcover ( rounded spine binding ) |
| Condition | Used good |
| Published date | Ninth Edition May 1984 (First Edition May 1961 ) |
| Number of pages | 221 |
| Language | English |
| Size | 15.5 x 25 x 1.5 cm |
| Collection | Wrecks & Relics |
| Author | Ken Ellis |
| Editor | A Merseyside Aviation Society Publication |
Description
The ‘Wrecks & Relics: The Biennial Survey of Preserved, Instructional and Derelict Airframes in the U.K. and Eire’ is a fascinating book that explores various aspects of aviation history. Compiled by Ken Ellis, this ninth edition provides valuable insights into the following:
- Museums: Discover a wealth of information about aeronautical museums in the United Kingdom and Ireland. These museums house historic aircraft, artefacts, and exhibits, allowing visitors to delve into aviation’s past.
- Military Stores and Dumps: Explore the places where retired or ‘geriatric’ airliners await their fate. These locations often hold decommissioned aircraft, waiting for preservation, restoration, or dismantling.
- Workshops: Learn about the workshops were dedicated enthusiasts and professionals lovingly restore aircraft. These skilled individuals breathe new life into vintage planes, ensuring their continued existence.
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