The first edition book, Canadian Aircraft Since 1909 records for the first time all the aircraft built in Canada from the pioneer work in 1909 up through the late 1970s.  In this definitive work, the authors review the histories of the Canadian aircraft manufacturers and provide a background of Canadian aviation followed by a thorough covering of each aircraft presented in chronological order.  "Canadian Aircraft Since 1909" highlights important, well-known Canadian aircraft like the Avro Canada Jetliner, the Noorduyn Norseman, de Haviland Canada STOL transports and Canadair's CL-215 water bomber among many others.  Apart from this, this book records the major Canadian wartime contribution in building British-designed aircraft for use by Canada and the Allies.  Finally, "Canadian Aircraft Since 1909" also includes a detailed production list of Canadian-built aircraft and a section on some of the more noteworthy projects.  The major sections of "Canadian Aircraft Since 1909" are as follows: 1) Introduction; 2) Acknowledgements; 3) About This Book; 4) The Background; 5) Company Histories; 6) (Review Of approximately 127 Different Aircraft Types); 7) Appendix 1 - Milestones In The Progress Of Canada's Aircraft Industry; 8) Appendix 2 - Summary Of Canadian Aircraft Manufacturing To 31 March, 1979; 9) Appendix 3 - Canadian Aircraft Production Record; 10) Appendix 4 - Some Canadian Aircraft Projects; 11) Appendix 5 - Avro Canada CF-105 Mk I Flight Records; 12) Appendix 6 - McCurdy Biplane; 13) Appendix 7 - The Avro Avian And The Ottawa Car Manufacturing Co Ltd; 14) Appendix 8 - Grumman G-23; 15) Appendix 9 - National Civil Aircraft Identifications and 16) Addendum.  In addition to an informative narrative, "Canadian Aircraft Since 1909" includes approximately 445 black and white photographs and 2) about 5 black and white illustrations.  "Canadian Aircraft Since 1909" is sure to appeal to both Canadian aviation enthusiasts and modelers alike.  This book is 530 pages and is in excellent condition.  The authors are K.M. Molson and H.A. Taylor.  Edition published in 1982.