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Howard Hughes : Aviator.

A test pilot for Howard Hughes separates fact from fiction to tell the inside story of the aviation genius who set speed records in the 1930s and went on to develop some of America's most famous aircraft and weapons. George Marrett draws on his wealth of experiences and those of other Hughes co...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Marrett, George J.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Annapolis : Naval Institute Press, 2016.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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