This book tells the fascinating story of aviation, from the realization of man's initial dream of flight to the global mass-transport industry of the 1970s and modern combat aircraft.  The development of practical aircraft for civil and military use is reviewed in depth and later chapters cover the rise of the light aviation movement, military aviation during World War II and in the jet age,  the first inter-continental services to support passenger flights, and the development of the vertical lift helicopter.  Note: while overall this "out of print" book is in very good condition, it does have wear on the corners and yellowing of the pages.  The book is 192 pages.  The author is Chris Ellis.  Edition published in 1977.