The Quest for Speed Air Racing and the Influence of the Schneider Trophy Contests 1913-31. Mike Roussel
Author: Mike Roussel
Published Date: 01 Nov 2016
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Language: English
Format: Paperback| 288 pages
ISBN10: 0750967919
Publication City/Country: Stroud, United Kingdom
Imprint: none
File size: 36 Mb
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Dimension: 156x 234x 17.78mm| 635.03g
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