Russian Aircraft since 1940
London: Putnam, 1975. Octavo, sky-blue hardcover, spine embossed with gilt lettering, [xvi], 556 pp., frontispiece, illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs and diagrams, some tables included, four appendices included. Spine ends slightly bumped, very light foxing on leaves throughout, dust-jacket foxed and a little worn at edges; otherwise a very good copy. First edition. A fully illustrated history of Soviet aircraft from 1940 to 1975 with detailed descriptions of all known powered aircraft and sailplanes designed and produced during that period. Production figures are provided for the majority, as are registrations of individual crafts. Aeroflot aircraft are described at length and there is ample information on Soviet helicopters, especially the very large Mil' types. Item #4644
Price (AUD): $70.00