Download or read book 100 Planes 100 Years written by Packages and published by Packages. This book was released on 2000-05-24 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 Planes 100 Years unfolds the evolution of aviation in a way never before seen. A stunning photograph of a plane for each year from 1900-2000 is portrayed through unique graphics showing silhouettes, multiple views, and action collages. Accompanying each of these never-before-published, full-color photos, you'll discover fascinating anecdotes about the plane's design, its daring pilots, and its final fate. From photos of the Wright brothers' first plane in 1900 to the Spirit of St. Louis in 1927 to the planned super-jet of 2000, aviation history is made active and animated before your eyes.