Telling Aircraft Tails

A History of Britain's Airlines in 40 Aircraft

New Hardback Illustrated

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The registration letters on the tail of an aircraft are the equivalent of a car’s license plate, and can reveal crucial details about its past. Guy Halford-Macleod uses these codes to trace the histories of 40 airliners, in the process describing the complexities of the industry in Britain, including government interference, failing corporations and shady characters.

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