Civil Aircraft of Yesteryear
This book by Kenneth Munson is an excellent source for photographs of rare and unusual aircraft. This small volume packs a lot of pictures between its covers. The 122 pages are filled with hundreds of photos of planes famous and not-so-famous. There is no logic or particular order to the presentation, but there is an index:
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The result is a pleasing book which can be both enjoyed as a nostalgic meander through the period, and as a valuable reference tool. Of special interest are the many cockpit and aircraft interior photos.
The example below is a typical entry:
This title sadly, is no longer published, but you may be able to find a copy in your local used book store or library. I have scanned the entire book and will email any images if someone wants them.
The original publishing information:
Civil Aircraft of Yesteryear.
by Kenneth Munson.
Arco Publishing Company, Inc.
New York, NY, 1967.
note: It also appears to have been published in Britain by Ian Allan, Ltd.
Kenneth Munson's works have served as the inspiration for a generation of scale modelers. His books, usually illustrated by world-reknowned aviation artist, John Wood, are compact collections targetted at specific aircraft types and periods. A sample list of his books related to the Golden Age is available HERE.
