Flying's Strangest Moments: Extraordinary But True Stories from Over 1100 years of Aviation History

by John Harding

The history of aviation is packed with astonishing feats of bravery and endurance, ingenuity and recklessness, romance and tragedy. From the hot-air balloons of the 18th century to the supersonic jets of today, magnificent men and women have taken their flying machines ever higher, further, and faster. These strange but true tales of madness, courage, inventiveness, disaster, and triumph will take enthusiasts on a whirlwind ride through some of the strangest moments in aviation history.

256 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

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