Aerei Dornier: libri illustrati di storia e guide

Dornier Do X - The Story of Claude Dornier's Legendary Flying Boat

Though only three were produced in late-1920s/early-1930s Germany, the Dornier Do X was the largest flying boat of its time and flew passengers on international flights in extreme comfort during the pre-World War II years.
Powered by twelve engines, the aircraft could accommodate over 100 passengers and crew and included sleeping and dining areas.

This detailed and highly illustrated book covers the design, development and construction of the Do X, then explores its initial testing and short but historic use as an international airliner, and lastly discusses the ultimate fate of all three examples.

The superb collection of photographs includes rare images of the Do X's construction, flights, crew, and luxurious fittings - including many of its interior features, furniture, vintage ephemera and place settings.

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Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet: Flying with air forces around the world (Duke Hawkins)

This beautiful Duke Hawkins photo book extensively presents the Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet, in service with many countries around the world.
The book contains not only action shots, but also many "walkaround" photos that show the details of the aircraft from different angles. Chapters on cockpit, fuselage, armament and maintenance work.

The series "Aircraft in Detail" arose from the collaboration between pilots, aircraft technicians and modellers. This volume (No. 18) on the Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet is illustrated with a large number of very high quality color photographs, most of which have never been published before.

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Dornier Do 22 - Design, development, testing and service with the Yugoslav, Greek and Finnish Air Force

Developed by one of the most famous German airplane manufacturing companies at the request of Yugoslavia, the Dornier Do 22 was never adopted by the Luftwaffe and was condemned to obscurity as one of the peripheral airplane types.

With only 29 manufactured in total, including the sole prototype, Do 22 was not a major success for Dornier-Werke. As such, it did not get the attention it deserved in the history of aviation. Its distinct service with the air forces of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia, Kingdom of Greece and Finland was to date only covered superficially.
This book sheds light on the entire history, development, use by the three countries and the subsequent fate of the Dornier Do 22.

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Dornier Do 23 - First Bomber of the Wehrmacht

Unique history of the first Wehrmacht bomber aircraft including the early Dornier Do F, 11 and 13 models.

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Dornier Do 24 Units (Osprey)

Perhaps the most seaworthy flying boat ever built, the elegant, tri-motor Dornier Do 24 served with both the Allied and Axis forces in very different parts of the globe during World War 2, garnering an excellent reputation along the way.
This study uses archival records, first-hand accounts and revealing photographs to illuminate the combat career of this remarkable aircraft for the first time in English. The German-built Do 24 was the Netherlands Navy's principal aerial asset during the Japanese invasion of the East Indies. While the survivors of that ordeal served in the Australian Air force, in occupied Holland and France production continued apace and the Do 24 equipped the German Air-Sea rescue service, whose crews loved and respected the machine.
The type witnessed the rise and fall of the Luftwaffe over all the European seas, took part in the desperate evacuations of Wehrmacht troops on the Baltic in the face of the overwhelming Soviet advance, and was pressed out of service only with the withdrawal of Spanish Do 24s in 1969.
This volume tells the long and eventful story of the faithful Do 24 in full.

Contents: Development (1934-1939) - Initial service (1938-41 - Dutch and Weserübung) - The Pacific War (1942-44 - Dutch and Australian service) - German service (1940-1945) - Spanish and French service (1944-1969) - Appendices.

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Dornier Do 27

The Do 27 is one of the most successful German aircraft developments of the post-war period: a distinctive, robust and extremely versatile machine. Built by Dornier from 1956, it was the first aircraft to be mass-produced in Germany after the war.
For decades, the aircraft, which was capable of short takeoff and landing, also flew with the German army. Prof. Bernhard Grzimek's Zebra Dornier, which he used in his nature films in Africa, became famous worldwide.

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Fantastic images from private and military archives make the volume a real treat and pay homage to this classic.

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Dornier Do 31

The Do 31 is still unique in the world in terms of type and design. The machine ready for series production was the size of a medium-sized business jet and could carry five tons of payload or 36 fully equipped soldiers - which would have revolutionized the market for combat zone transporters.
However, there were only a few prototypes, the development, construction and testing of which were extremely exciting, brought about groundbreaking design innovations and remain a milestone in aircraft development to this day.

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Peter Kielhorn's book impresses with unique images and data about this aviation sensation.

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Flugzeiten: Aus dem Leben und Werk meines Vaters, Claude Dornier

The airplane is one of the most spectacular and momentous inventions of mankind. The name of the aircraft designer Claude Dornier and the Dornier works are inseparably linked to it.
In "Flugzeiten", Silvius Dornier looks at his father's work and influence, starting with the beginnings of airship construction at Graf Zeppelin. The author sheds light on the special spirit that shaped the company and its employees - but also on the prevailing, often tragic circumstances of the 20th century.

Silvius Julius Dornier, born in Friedrichshafen in 1927, is the eldest son of the aircraft designer Claude Dornier. Encouraged by his father, he developed a passionate interest in aviation technology at an early age. He played a number of key roles in the reconstruction of the Dornier factory.

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Dornier Wal - de eerste grote zeeverkenner van de Marine Luchtvaartdienst

Among the major flying boats used by the Naval Air Service before the Second World War, the Dornier Wal held a special position. It was the first maritime reconnaissance aircraft delivered in series to the Royal Navy in the Dutch East Indies, where it served for almost eighteen years.

This twin-engine high-wing aircraft also became important in Dutch civil aviation. As the first all-metal flying boat, it was built under licence by Aviolanda in Papendrecht from 1927 onward.

The book provides a clear overview of the development, operational use and significance of the Dornier Wal.

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