Donald S. Lopez (2) (1923–2008)
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Donald S. Lopez is the deputy director of the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum and a former pilot with the 23rd Flying Tiger Fighter Group in China.
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- Andere Namen
- Lopez, Donald Sewell, Sr.
- Geburtstag
- 1923-07-15
- Todestag
- 2008-03-03
- Geschlecht
- male
- Nationalität
- USA
- Geburtsort
- Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Sterbeort
- Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Beziehungen
- Lopez, Donald S., Jr. (son)
- Kurzbiographie
- 1)Lopez, Donald S., Jr., (1952-06-01-) is a scholar of Buddhist studies and a professor at the University of Michigan. He is the son of Donald S. Lopez, Sr., 1923-2008.
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2)Lopez, Donald S., Sr., (1923-07-15--2008-03-03)was a U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force fighter and test pilot. He is the father of Donald S. Lopez, Jr., 1952-06-01-
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- Werke
- 7
- Mitglieder
- 371
- Beliebtheit
- #64,992
- Bewertung
- 3.1
- Rezensionen
- 6
- ISBNs
- 24
... panorama of world aviation. It combines fast-paced narrative by Flying Tiger pilot Don Lopez with stunning color visuals from the National Air and Space Museum. The Complete Story Seven thematic sections detail landmark events, technological advances, and the drama of the men, women, and aircraft that soared ever higher, farther, and faster. Here are balloonists and barnstormers, stunt fliers and jet pilots, the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, and many more. Fact boxes and diagrams explain such concepts as wing design and jet propulsion, while two-page portraits feature planes. Aviation includes more than 350 illustrations, photographs, and other artworks. Events that shaped the course of aviation are presented in an 8-page foldout illustrated timeline, an instant reference to the entire subject. The 40-page photo glossary offers easy identification and concise explanations of technical and scientific terms, plus biographies of major people. Entertaining and understandable, this information-packed guide will be read and referred to again and again. Authoritative • Readable • Easy to Use Each Smithsonian Guide provides a concise, easy-to-follow introduction to a complex subject. With lively text by the nation's leading experts and illustrations and photographs from Smithsonian collections, the series forms a unique home-reference library.… (mehr)