Aviation Century War and Peace in the Air, Vol. 5 »

Ron Dick has lectured and written extensively on aviation history. He served with the Royal Air Force for 38 years, retiring in the rank of Air Vice-Marshal, and now lives in Virginia.

Dan Patterson is the recipient of the first annual Combs Award honoring his contribution to the photographic preservation of America's air and space heritage. He lives in Ohio.

The final book in the 5 volume Aviation Century series explores the influence of aviation in conflicts since WWII; the dangers associated with flight such as disaster, investigations and terrorism; and looks to the future. Exceptionally well-illustrated.

Acknowledgments

Foreword by Tom Burbage

Foreword by Walter Boyne

Photographer's Preface by Dan Patterson

Introduction by Air Vice-Marshal Ron Dick

Chapter 1

Military Aviation in the Jet Age

Chapter 2

Flight Safety

Chapter 3

What Next? 21st Century Wings

Epilogue

Rediscovering the Wrights

Bibliography

Index