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c1940 Air Training Manual Modern Aeronautics Antique British Aviation Book

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c1940 Air Training Manual Modern Aeronautics Antique British Aviation Book

Air Training Manual
Published by Odhams Press Limited: London c1940

" Air Training Manual was published around 1940 by Odhams Press in London during the early years of the Second World War, when aviation training and technical knowledge were of immense importance to Britain's war effort. Designed as a practical guide for members of the Air Training Corps and others interested in modern aeronautics, the book introduces readers to the essential principles behind aircraft design, aero-engines, flight navigation, and the increasingly complex technologies supporting military aviation. Written by a range of specialists, it served as an accessible educational resource for young trainees preparing for possible service in the Royal Air Force.

The manual covers a broad range of technical subjects including aircraft construction, cockpit instruments, electricity and wireless communication systems, and the mechanics of flight. Clear explanations are supported by diagrams and illustrations showing pilots at the controls, aircraft components, and organisational structures within the RAF. Mathematical refresher sections and practical guidance on navigation and aerodynamics reflect the book's role as both an instructional handbook and a preparatory text for aviation training during a time when air power had become central to modern warfare.

As a publication produced during the wartime mobilisation of Britain's aviation resources, the volume offers a fascinating glimpse into the educational materials used to inspire and train a generation of young airmen. Today it is valued both as a historical document of World War II aviation training and as an illustrated period manual, appealing to collectors of RAF memorabilia, military history, and early aviation literature. "

General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. A decent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 21.5cm x 14cm x 2.5cm - 320 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Europe
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: General wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is solid with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. A decent copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Odhams Press Limited: London
Publisher: Odhams Press Limited: London
Year Printed: 1940
Sub-subject: Aviation History