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Frederick Warne, London. 11 1972. The indispensable annual pocket guide and source of reference that provides concise details of the world's latest aeroplanes, these being illustrated by half-tone photographs and general arrangement silhouette drawings of the highest standard of accuracy. The Observer's Book of Aircraft, unlike most other contemporary source books which devote their space to the aeroplanes most likely to be seen, concentrates on those aircraft currently in production, under test at the time of closing for press or scheduled to commence their test programs during the volume's year of currency. With 154 photographic illustrations and 122 silhouette profiles of 158 passenger, military, private and commercial aircraft. Pictured dust jacket (chipped) over blue cloth covered end boards. Near fine. 287pp. 145 x 90mm