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Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas)
1865
1916
Jane, Frederick Thomas
Jane's All the World's Aircraft. 1913
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"Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913" by Fred T. Jane is a detailed annual publication focused on the aviation industry, written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work serves as an authoritative reference on various aircraft and aerial innovations of that time, including detailed entries on military and private aviation, as well as dirigibles around the world. The book encapsulates a significant era in aviation history, reflecting the rapid advancements made just before World War I. The opening of the publication introduces the editor's insights into the evolution of aviation from a nascent field to a pivotal aspect of military strategy. It discusses the initial perceptions of aircraft primarily as sporting vehicles and contrasts this with the prevailing view of aviation's military utility, emphasizing the necessity for trained aviators and domestic production capabilities. Notably, the text hints at the ongoing development of aerial units that combine both dirigibles and fixed-wing aircraft for more complex strategic operations, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the capabilities and specifications of various aircraft in later sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Aeronautics -- Periodicals
Airships -- Periodicals
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Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Engineering & Technology
Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference
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