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100 1 _aCollins, Francis A.
_q(Francis Arnold),
_d1873-1957
245 1 4 _aThe Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes :
_bHow to Build and Fly Them: With the Story of the Evolution of the Flying Machine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated with many photographs and diagrams by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-03-22
508 _aAlan, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Boys' Book of Model Aeroplanes" by Francis A. Collins is a practical guide on building and flying model aeroplanes, written in the early 20th century. This book serves as an instructional manual aimed primarily at young enthusiasts interested in aeronautics, covering both the construction of various models and the science behind flight. The text likely captures the excitement of the burgeoning field of aviation during a period marked by significant advancements in flying technology and public fascination with flight. The opening of the book introduces readers to the thrilling world of model aeroplanes, describing them as a new sport that has captured the imaginations of thousands of boys. It discusses the burgeoning community of young aviators who are experimenting with design, engaging in projects that lead to the organization of clubs and competitions. The author highlights the sense of camaraderie and the spirit of invention that brings these junior aeronauts together, as they share techniques, discuss improvements, and participate in tournaments both locally and internationally. Through this introduction, readers are drawn into a lively atmosphere that celebrates creativity and exploration in the realm of aviation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Century Co, 1910
653 _aAeronautics
653 _aAirplanes -- Models
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/boysbookofmodela00coll
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67683
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