Raymond Saladin - Les temps héroïques de l'aviation (Souvenirs) - 1949

Fascinating illustrated edition of this historical and commemorative work devoted to the first decades of French aviation, from the pioneering experiments of the early 20th century to the great achievements of the First World War - A journalist and keen observer of aviation’s progress, the author brings to life an era when flying was still an extraordinary adventure, demanding great daring, endurance, and technical skill from its pioneers - Through his memories and historical accounts, Saladin revives the first attempts to conquer the skies, inventors’ experiments, the successive advances in aircraft, and the exploits of the men who helped transform aviation into a genuine technical, sporting, and military pursuit - Raymond Saladin - The Heroic Age of Aviation (Memories) - 1949 - Editions Arcadiennes - 209 pages. Binding in good condition; the book retains its full boards in the colors of the French flag, with light wear from use and a few minor flaws on the cover. Smooth spine with title, title on the front board - Interior in good condition; browned paper, small vignette on the title page, handwritten annotations. The book is enhanced with fine black-and-white engravings, both within and outside the text. A pleasing copy - Shipping arranged within a few days –

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