Your Wings: An Aviation Book by Assen Jordanoff (1939), Funk & Wagnalls Company, Hardcover
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Product Description
Soar back in time with Assen “Jerry” Jordanoff’s 1939 aviation guide, designed for readers who truly want to understand the mechanics and techniques of flying.
A Bulgarian test pilot and engineer, Jordanoff fled Europe after World War I, taught himself English at the New York Public Library, and soon became a driving force in America’s aircraft industry.
This book reflects his hands-on knowledge and inventive spirit, featuring 435 scientifically accurate line drawings that show how planes work, from their parts to flight operations.
Specifications:
Title: Your Wings: An Aviation Book
Author: Assen Jordanoff
Publication Date: 1939
Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 281
Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 1 inches
Language: English
Genre: Aviation / Technical Manual
Condition: Minor wear on the cover (see photos), binding intact
Wrapping up!
Intended for real pilots or serious enthusiasts, Your Wings explains everything from first flights to advanced aeronautics, highlighting maintenance and safety.
And while some of the language reflects its era, the core teachings still hold lessons for today’s flyers.
As a bonus, we’ve left a photocopy of a plane found with the book for your enjoyment, an echo of the simpler, pioneering days of aviation.
Scroll in to view the photos for accurate condition. This is the actual book you are receiving.
This 1939 Funk & Wagnalls hardcover carries Jordanoff’s 435 line drawings of how planes work, and it suits an aviation history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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