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    See Jane Fly: Feminism in Aviation

    Peter Pigott

    For all our nostalgia about the Golden Age of Air Travel , it was more mythical than we like to think. As with other forms of transport then, until the…

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    From Far and Wide: A Complete History of Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty

    Peter Pigott

    In the early 20th century the Canadian North was a mystery, but the Canadian military stepped in, and this book explores its historic activities in Canada’s Arctic. Is the Canadian…

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    Royal Transport: An Inside Look at The History of British Royal Travel

    Peter Pigott

    With humour and a sense of history, the author describes how the British royal family has adapted to technological innovations. Organised thematically, this book offers a look at how British…

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    Flying Canucks II: Pioneers of Canadian Aviation

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    In his second book about Canadian aviation, Peter Pigott examines the lives of several of these innovators.

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    Brace for Impact: Air Crashes and Aviation Safety

    Peter Pigott

    Examines the history of both airplane crashes and airplane safety The book lays out which factors lead to crashes, both human and mechanical, and what the ..

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    See Jane Fly

    Peter Pigott

    For all our nostalgia about the "Golden Age of Air Travel", it was more mythical than we like to think. As with other forms of transport then, until the 1970s…

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    Air Canada: The History

    Peter Pigott

    Begun as a social experiment in 1937, Air Canada has evolved into one of the world’s greatest airlines, an integral part of this country’s social fabric. During the course of…

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    Canada in Sudan: War Without Borders

    Peter Pigott

    Canada’s first involvement in Sudan was in 1884, when Canadian voyageurs were recruited to help rescue General Gordon, who was besieged in Khartoum by the Mahdi. This title introduces Canadians…

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    National Treasure: The History of Trans Canada Airlines

    Peter Pigott

    Detailing the politics and the decisions that led to the creation of Trans Canada Airlines, to its metamorphosis into Air Canada, this book is packed with photos, and interviews with…

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    From Far and Wide: A History of Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty

    Peter Pigott

    Is the Canadian North a state of mind or simply the lands & waters above the 60th parallel? In searching for the ill-fated Franklin Expedition in the 19th century, Britain’s…

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    Brace for Impact: Air Crashes and Aviation Safety

    Peter Pigott

    So many planes seem to fall from the sky or disappear completely. But are accidents really so common and why do they happen in the first place? Brace for Impact…

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    Sailing Seven Seas: A History of the Canadian Pacific Line

    Peter Pigott

    Under Canadian Pacific’s red-and-white-chequered flag, the company’s founders, George Stephen and William C Van Horne, created a rail-sea service from Liverpool to Hong Kong. In both world wars the entire…

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    Flying Canucks III: Famous Canadian Aviators

    Peter Pigott

    The lives of twelve gravity-defying Canadian aviators are presented in this volume, the third in a series by the aviation writer Peter Pigott.

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    Wingwalkers: The Story of Canadian Airlines International

    Peter Pigott

    Wingwalkers is a must for anyone interested in aviation, big business, Canadian history or just a fascinating read.

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    Canada in Afghanistan: The War So Far

    Peter Pigott

    Introduces readers to Afghans and their culture, gives historical background from our involvement since 9/11, and covers operations casualties and the results. This work also includes an examination of a…

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    On Canadian Wings: A Century of Flight

    Peter Pigott

    This comprehensive history showcases 50 aircraft designed, built, and/or flown by Canadians.

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    Wings Across Canada: An Illustrated History of Canadian Aviation

    Peter Pigott

    Here is the ultimate lineup of aircraft that have served Canada so well in peace and war, from the Sabre to the CF-18 to the North Star

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    Wingwalkers: The Story of Canadian Airlines International

    Peter Pigott

    Wingwalkers is a must for anyone interested in aviation, big business, Canadian history or just a fascinating read.

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    Taming the Skies: A Celebration of Canadian Flight

    Peter Pigott

    Flight remains one of humanitys most spectacular triumphs, and Canada especially has much to be proud of.

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