Take this marvelous photographic journey from the pioneering years of aviation beginning in 1909 through the outbreak of WWII. Watch as aircraft speeds went from a stuttering 40mph to 400mph in what must be called one of the greatest technological leaps in modern history. Filled with aircraft from the Old Rhinebeck, Salis and Shuttleworth collections.

Lots of pretty pictures, not a lot of information, and weighted only towards those planes the authors were able to find reproductions or originals still in working order. It's just a coffee table book and not a very interesting one at that. ( )