Airliners

by Bill Gunston

Traces the development of the large passenger and cargo carriers such as the Boeing 747, the Douglas DC-10, and the Concorde, which currently carry nearly three million passengers daily.

64 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1984

About the author

Bill Gunston was a British aviation and military author. He flew with Britain's Royal Air Force from 1945 to 1948, and after pilot training became a flying instructor. He spent most of his adult life doing research and writing on aircraft and aviation. He was the author of over 350 books and articles. His work included many books published by Salamander Books.

Reviews

[Robert Hepple · Rating 3 out of 5]

Published in 1981, 'Airliners - Flagships of the Jet Age' is a short roundup of the history of airliners. The text comprises an overview of the subject, followed by chapters covering different categories of airliners and concludes with an ill-judged look at the future of airline travel. This is supported by over 60 excellent colour photos and other illustrations. The age of the book means that this must be looked at in terms of nostalgia rather than it's original intent, but it is well and intelligently written.

[Jaspreet Singh · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this book in the shelf of my elder cousin, who aspires to become a pilot. So, for me, an ordinary teenager, the book was likable.
I was fascinated by the facts on various developments of Boeing, Concorde, Airbus etc. The illustrations were very useful & soothing. Overall, a fast & interesting read.