De Havilland Moths: A Family Album (Destinworld 9780993095009)

Category Aviation Books, Subcategory Aviation Books, ISBN/Box 9780993095009, Publisher/Brand Destinworld, Author Ron Smith, Format 21 x 17 cm, No. Pages 146, Version Soft cover, Language English

The de Havilland Moth family of aircraft are known the world over for their fundamental importance towards the development of the practical and affordable light aeroplane.

Despite first emerging in 1925, many can still be found flying today. Perhaps best known is the DH.82 Tiger Moth biplane use as a trainer in World War II. However, a great number of different models were encompassed under the Moth name, from the original DH.60 Cirrus Moth to the clean lines of the DH.94 Moth Minor. Along the way were types such as the passenger carrying Giant Moth and the elegant Puss Moth.

This book traces the Moth family through all of the different types using photographs from the authorÂ's own extensive collection, as well as archive images and materials to bring the full story to life.

About the Author Dr Ron Smith is an aeronautical engineer, aircraft owner and pilot. His professional career includes 15 years at Westland Helicopters (ten years as Head of Future Projects), and 21 years at British Aerospace/BAE SYSTEMS. He is now retired. - See more at: http://www.destinworld.co.uk/products/de-havilland-moths-a-family-album/#sthash.WUf7iV55.dpuf