| Unflown Wings: Soviet/Russian Unrealized Aircraft Projects 1925-2010 Contributor(s): Komissarov, Sergey (Author), Gordon, Yefim (Author) |
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ISBN: 1906537348 ISBN-13: 9781906537340 Publisher: Crecy Publishing OUR PRICE: $80.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2013 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Transportation | Aviation - History |
| Physical Information: 1.7" H x 8.7" W x 11.3" (6.05 lbs) 640 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A detailed volume uncovering a wide range of Soviet aviation projects that, for a variety of reasons, never progressed beyond the drawing board. Packed with over 800 illustrations including photos, drawings and diagrams, this impressive book will be of interest to enthusiasts and modellers alike. |
Contributor Bio(s): Gordon, Yefim: - Yefim Gordon is one of Russia's leading aviation writers and publishers. He is the author of many books on Soviet aviation and currently lives in Moscow.Komissarov, Sergey: - In 1956 Sergey Komissarov started collecting photographs and books on the history of Soviet aviation, accumulating a considerable archive. In retirement, he devoted himself entirely to his hobby and embarked on the career of an aviation journalist. At present he is Deputy Chief Editor of the Moscow-based Krylya Rodiny (Wings of Motherland) magazine. He has published a number of articles on the history of Yakovlev aircraft, notably the Yak-18, Yak-11, Yak-12, Yak-23 and Yak-40. He is also the author or (mostly) co-author of a dozen of books on the history of Soviet aviation, published in English, in cooperation with Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov. |