Although the history of the aircraft only spans a relatively brief period when compared to the time that mankind has existed on our planet, the invention and development of this remarkable machine is one of the most significant factors in the unprecedented progress man has made in the twentieth century. It is therefore important that there should always be examples of a wide range of airplane types that will portray how improvements were conceived and then evolved throughout the years since man first took to the air,. It is a debt we owe to the future generations; it is also a debt that has no shortage of volunteers willing to fulfill it.
This book is the authoritative reference to the wide and complex subject of aircraft preservation and restoration.