The World's Worst Aircraft (From Pioneering Failures to Multimillion Dollar Disasters)
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Author(s)Jim Winchester
PublisherBarnes & Noble Books
ISBN / ASIN0760767424
ISBN-139780760767429
Sales Rank467,808
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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From pioneering failures to multimillion dollar disasters. Features 150 of the worst aircraft ever to leave the drawing board, from the Seddon Mayfly, which didn't fly, to a flying tank which surprisingly did. Includes a brief history of each aircraft design, explaining why the idea didn't take off. Each type is illustrated with annotated photography and artwork, highlighting key faults and unusual design features.