The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures & interesting stories from the world of flight. Sad, humorous, baffling & astounding stories abound, from the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers to the present day, & covering everything from great milestones, famous names who`ve served, & the greatest of aircraft icons; phantom pilots & aircraft & a glossary of slang; the origins of plane-spotting & unusual aircraft names; great feats & enduring mysteries; lucky escapes & great aircraft in the movies...the trivia is limitless & will appeal to everyone, whether you want help telling your Spitfire from your Messerschmitt or you know a Spitfire I from a Spitfire II!