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100	1		_aSykes, Frederick Hugh, Sir, _d1877-1954
245	1	0	_aAviation in Peace and War
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-04-30
508			_aProduced by Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Aviation in Peace and War" by Major-General Sir Frederick Hugh Sykes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the development of aviation from its inception to its military applications during World War I, highlighting key pioneers, technological advancements, and the strategic importance of air power in warfare. The text reflects on how aviation has transformed both military engagements and the potential for peaceful applications. The opening of the book introduces the captivating journey of aviation, beginning with early notions of flight, such as the balloon inventions of the Montgolfier brothers and the subsequent innovations leading to controlled flight. Sykes discusses the influence of notable figures like the Wright Brothers, outlining the initial skepticism and incremental advancements that characterized the pre-war era. The narrative sets the stage for understanding how aviation evolved into a crucial military force, foreshadowing the dramatic changes it would bring to warfare strategies during the Great War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAeronautics
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25244
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