Robin Higham, a former R.A.F. pilot, holds a Ph.D. from Harvard and is professor emeritus at Kansas State University. He is widely credited with having established aviation history as an academic discipline.
"Deftly weaves together theory and historical examples. . . clearly
recommended as a core addition to any academic or community library
Aviation History collection."--WisconsinBookwatch--Wisconsin
Bookwatch
"Higham's book evidences of a lifetime of expertise researching
airpower."--Technology and Culture--Technology and Culture
"This profusely illustrated study captures the imagination of the
reader and should prove to be an authoritative work for anyone
wishing to understand the first century of air power and
aviation."--Military Heritage--Military Heritage
"This book is the reflection work of someone with tremendous
experience and scholarly knowledge; of work that cannot be done
without years of dedicated study. The description and evaluation of
technological changes and their effect on air power is magisterial.
The depth, clarity, and intellectual richness of this opus is
impressive."--Roger D. Launius
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