Safety in flight, Jordanoff, Assen

Description

1942 1st edition. Hardcover is in good condition. Dust jacket has some fading and some shelf wear at edges. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This 1942 first edition of “Safety in Flight” by Assen Jordanoff is a remarkable historical artifact from the midst of World War II. Jordanoff, a pioneering aviator and aircraft designer, wrote this groundbreaking work on aviation safety at a time when the skies were filled with both military and civilian aircraft, and safety protocols were still in their infancy. Despite the wear on the dust jacket, this copy remains in good condition, a testament to its enduring value. Collectors and aviation enthusiasts will appreciate owning an original edition of this seminal work, which laid the foundations for modern aircraft safety standards. Readers will be fascinated by Jordanoff’s insights and recommendations, which were ahead of their time and undoubtedly saved countless lives in the decades that followed.