Wings Across Europe

Author : Kenneth Button
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351872720

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Wings Across Europe by Kenneth Button Pdf

Airlines, like most industries, contain a mixture of good and badly managed companies (and perhaps more important, lucky and unlucky companies). More important in the longer-run is the institutional structure in which the companies offer their services. Air transport is a major industry in its own right. But it is also the fastest growing mode of transport for both passengers and freight, a large employer of labour, at the forefront of many technological developments and often a pioneer in adopting such innovations. It is the source of important economic stimuli for local economic development. This book examines the current state of European airlines - mainly, but not exclusively, those within the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It seeks in particular to determine if the current institutional structure provides a sustainable basis for the continued vitality of air transport as a facilitator of economic development, and it can serve as an input into wider matters involving the social and political integration within Europe. It also includes material on airports, slots and security. It provides the opportunity to look at factors that currently influence the efficiency of European airlines and to see how the industry has moved to meet these challenges. The book is also designed to be accessible with a glossary at the end, definitions of key terms and concepts, a list of abbreviations and acronyms and two annexes that provide more details of the European air transport market within the wider international regulatory system. The readership includes all concerned with airline and airport management, including regulators and government departments of transportation, and researchers in air transport. While of main interest to those in Europe, it is also important to all who are dealing with similar questions in other continents, and all concerned with inter-continental air transport provision. In the current aviation context the key features of the book are: "

Author : Peter Pigott
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781550024128

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Wings Across Canada by Peter Pigott Pdf

Here is the ultimate lineup of aircraft that have served Canada so well in peace and war, from the Sabre to the CF-18 to the North Star

Author : Paul R. Ehrlich,Ilkka Hanski
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2004-03-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0198035942

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On the Wings of Checkerspots by Paul R. Ehrlich,Ilkka Hanski Pdf

Hanski, a leading thinker in metapopulation ecology, studies checkerspot butterfly populations in Finland. Ehrlich, one of the leading ecologists and conservation biologist, investigates checkerspot butterfly populations in California. This book reports on and synthsizes the major long-term research of both workers' careers on the population biology of checkerspot butterflies.

Author : Ronald H. Pritz
Publisher : Covenant Books, Inc.
Page : 89 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9798891123465

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On the Wings of the Dawn by Ronald H. Pritz Pdf

Though the interior of Irian Jaya, now called Papua, the Indonesian half of the Island of New Guinea, is not the end of the earth, it is said that "you can see it from here!" Ron and Mikel Ann Pritz relate some amazing missionary adventures working alongside the missionaries and national church leaders using aviation, helicopters, and light Cessna aircraft to reach the remarkably remote, primitive, and often hostile native tribes. Walk with the Pritzes as they prepare for the field and adjust to life in Indonesia. Live the adventures of trusting God for safety and protection from the ever-present danger of weather, terrain, and the challenging flying environment of New Guinea. Thrill with the advance of the gospel as whole tribes turn from animism and turn to the one true God. Grieve with the loss of dedicated young men and women who have sacrificed themselves in the pursuit of tribe upon tribe, turning to trusting God and putting their faith in Jesus Christ. Rejoice in the victories that come as new tribes come to Jesus. Join Ron and Mikel Ann and their two sons, Andy and Kevin, as they have the privilege of witnessing the transformation of primitive peoples into dedicated followers of Christ. Watch tribe after tribe move away from the hopelessness of their pagan roots to new life and new hope in the Lord Jesus.

Author : Lance Cole
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473823440

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Secret Wings of World War II by Lance Cole Pdf

There are many myths and legends surrounding the advanced German aeronautical technology of the Second World War. There are also facts and proven events. Yet within these stories and behind these facts lie conspiracy theories, mistaken assumptions and denials that seem to contradict the evidence. So what really happened? How far ahead were the German scientists? And, of even greater interest, why and how???There have been other books about advanced German wartime aeronautics, yet few authors have fully examined the detail of the designs and their relevance to the fighter and bomber legends of the 1950s and '60s, let alone the current crop of military and civil all-wing or blended-wing aircraft. This book charts the story from it origins, through current-day innovations and beyond, into the all-wing future of tomorrow.

Author : Shubham Ramesh Chavan
Publisher : Ukiyoto Publishing
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2023-04-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789357875943

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Wings of India by Shubham Ramesh Chavan Pdf

The great civilization of India, which is known as Hindu culture, has contributed a lot in the field of science. This shows that they never promoted superstition, nor did the people remain undeveloped and ignorant. Aeronautical science in the twenty-first century is difficult and complex. In manufacturing an aircraft, each and every part of the aircraft has to be carefully tested and evaluated. Material selection, aerofoil selection, weight of the aircraft, thrust required etc. These factors have an impact in the manufacturing of aircraft. Many things were practiced repeatedly in Indian ancient aviation. They have told the material selection making vimana, the instruments used in vimana, the technique of making instruments, the weapons of the enemy vimana, the electric power that runs the vimana, the electric wire and the cover of the wire. This is surprising. I think we should try to study the Indian ancient culture once again. Maybe we can learn something from this. We may not be able to understand those techniques but we can definitely get new ideas to make things easier.

Author : David Leslie
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317009498

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Tourism Enterprises and the Sustainability Agenda across Europe by David Leslie Pdf

With the emphasis on small enterprises, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of what is happening across Europe in terms of sustainable development objectives and sustainability in the context of tourism supply. Each contribution in this edited collection addresses specific aspects of tourism enterprise activity within the overall context of policy and practice aimed at improving environmental performance. A series of broader issues are examined such as EU environmental policy and initiatives as they relate to tourism, social issues such as equity and employment, and transport, followed by detailed examples of specific case studies. Well-informed and based on current research this book is informative and invaluable to any one studying tourism and hospitality today, particularly those involved directly or indirectly in the fields of policy, planning and development.

Author : Randall Wakelam,William March,Peter Rayls
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781487526788

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On the Wings of War and Peace by Randall Wakelam,William March,Peter Rayls Pdf

Bringing together leading researchers on Canadian air power, On the Wings of War and Peace captures the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) during the first decades of the Cold War – a period which marked the zenith of air force accomplishments in peacetime Canada. The volume covers topics that go beyond straightforward flying operations, examining policies that drove operational needs and capabilities and the personnel, technical, and logistical functions that made those operations possible. With contributions written by former RCAF members who have both expert and personal knowledge of their topics, On the Wings of War and Peace brings new perspectives to the RCAF’s role in shaping the modern Canadian nation.

Author : Wesley Phillips Newton,Robert R. Rea
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780817358259

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Wings of Gold by Wesley Phillips Newton,Robert R. Rea Pdf

Wings of Gold is a unique contribution to the history of Naval aviation. The book sets out the almost day-to-day experiences and reactions of a cadet who went through the training program at its peak during World War II. An emphasis on training per se is missing in virtually all books dealing with the war; in this account training is the focus of interest. In contrast with official histories, this is a story of how it was, rather than how it was supposed to be. It chronicles failures as well as successes, frustrations as well as achievements. Beginning with an introduction treating the history of Naval aviation training, it focuses upon the personal experiences of an individual cadet preparing for war. In both the introduction and the personal letters that form the body of the book, the authors have kept both the home front and the battle front in sight. While millions of Americans underwent military training during World War II, only now is the survival, compilation, and publication of their correspondence becoming the concern of historians. This book should encourage that process.

Author : Kenneth Cleveland Drinnon
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781465397768

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Wings of Tru Love by Kenneth Cleveland Drinnon Pdf

Wings of Tru Love author Kenneth C Drinnon joined theUnited States Army Air Force in 1943 and served in theEuropean Theater as a B17 ball-turret gunner with the 8thAir Force, 487th Heavy Bomb Group, and 838th Squadron.He fl ew thirty-four aerial combat missions form October 22,1944 to February 28, 1945 over Nazi, Germany and attainedthe rank of Staff Sergeant before being discharged in 1945.There were several notable bombing missions, includingthe synthetic oil refi neries at Merseberg, Germany andseveral against transportation facilities in support of theArmy ground forces during the Battle of the Bulge, butthe one most remembered by aviators of the 487th BombGroup was December 24, 1944 when General FrederickW. Castle was killed while leading a two thousand planebomber mission for the Eight Air Force and piloting thelead plane of the 487th Bomb Group. Both the 487th BombGroup and the Luftwaffe suffered many casualties duringan aerial gun battle.

Author : John Wilson
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780385678315

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Wings of War by John Wilson Pdf

A boy-friendly book set during World War One, published for the centennary of the war and accompanied by a digital component to boost interest from the school and library market. It's the early 1900s and Edward Setten is growing up in the prairies fascinated by his uncle, who is one of the very first people in Canada to pilot a plane. Despite his mother's protests, Edward learns to fly and, when war breaks out, joins the Royal Flying Corps. In this fast-paced and gripping novel, Edward's coming of age takes place in the most extraordinary of circumstances.

Author : Martin W. Bowman
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9780750969154

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Wings of War by Martin W. Bowman Pdf

Of the 7,953 Bomber Command aircraft lost on night operations during the Second World War, an estimated 5,833 fell victim to Luftwaffe night fighters. In this detailed re-enactment of the air war over Western Europe and the raids flown by the men of RAF Bomber Command, author Martin Bowman pieces together official data with the words and memories of the pilots and air crew who took part. Detailing many unique experiences during the night bombing raids that were hurled against Hitler's war machine, these truly epic stories span the period between November 1939 and 1945 and form an appropriate epitaph to the men of RAF Bomber Command.

Author : Jeffery S. Underwood
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : History
ISBN : 0890963886

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The Wings of Democracy by Jeffery S. Underwood Pdf

The air force made a huge impact on the events of World War II, but this new force of men and machines did not simply appear out of the blue. There was a long history leading up to the use of air power in military campaigns. When Franklin D. Roosevelt entered the White House in 1933, the leaders of the Army Air Corps wanted to force him, Congress, and the Army General Staff to create an independent air force. Using Billy Mitchell's tactics of public confrontation, exploitation of the air corps's poor condition, and unproven claims about air power, these officers only antagonized the people who could grant them independence. After the air corps failed to carry the air mail in 1934, a number of air corps officers started a concerted effort to promote themselves as "team players" who had given up the caustic, separatist attitudes of Mitchell. By the beginning of World War II, they had convinced Roosevelt, Congress, and the General Staff of the air corps's efficiency, as evidenced by Roosevelt's air corps expansion programs and the army's war plans. After the war in Europe substantiated many of the claims about air power, especially the ability of land-based airplanes to force unprotected naval forces to withdraw, Roosevelt and his military advisors placed increasing emphasis on the role of the air corps. Jeffery S. Underwood's book moves away from the traditional studies of air power. By examining how the leading officers in the air corps developed political skills and used them to win the trust and support of their superiors, it shows that the political and military leaders of the United States were not suddenly forced to accept the importance of air power by the war in Europe. Rather, they had already been awakened to the potential of air power by the efforts of politically astute air corps officers.

Author : Graham Drucker
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781844687824

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Wings over the Waves by Graham Drucker Pdf

This is the biography of one of the Royal Navys legendary pilots. BF or Daddy as he was known, started his career at Dartmouth and then spent his early seagoing years in Hong Kong, Nagasaki and Hiroshima. His wartime experiences as a Fleet Air pilot aboard HMS Glorious included the historic air strike at Taranto and the search for the Graf Spee. In May 1940 he was loaned to Coastal Command and attacked German Panzer tanks in a biplane, defended Allied troops over Dunkirk and was one of only a few naval officers to fight in the Battle of Britain. After a period as a test pilot at Boscombe Down he became one of only four Wing Leaders in the Royal Navy. His successful leadership lead to many more successes, not least the crippling of Tirpitz as part of a diversionary plan in the lead up to D-Day.He was a superb pilot, loved by all the air and ground crew under his command. His reputation as a fearless and dynamic leader remains a legend today. The book contains detailed and graphic accounts of aerial sorties and strikes throughout the dark days over Nazi Europe. Tragically he was killed in action in July 1944, one week prior to promotion and a job ashore. The book includes many of his letters and extracts from his diary.

Author : Margaret G. Palm
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0806217669

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Wings Over Europe by Margaret G. Palm Pdf