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The Balloon Factory: The Story of the Men Who Built Britain's First Flying Machines
The Balloon Factory The Story of the Men Who Built Britain's First Flying Machines
Author: Alexander Frater
Alexander Frater's new book is about a small, largely forgotten group of young men who, early in the twentieth century, competed to build and fly Britain's first aeroplane. At the heart of his story lies the Balloon Factory, a cathedral-sized shed overlooking Farnborough Common, and its most celebrated occupant, the remarkable Sam Cody. It was h...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780330433105
ISBN-10: 0330433105
Pages: 400
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Publisher: Picador USA
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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