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	A Lifetime of Aviation 1916 - 1986 The Society of British Aerospace Companies


	Author Michael Donne OBE

	Concorde Michael Turner


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The Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) was formed in 1916 as The Society of British Aircraft Constructors, this book was created to celebrate the achievements of its member companies on its 70th anniversary. As an important industry forum the role of SBAC is varied, publicly it is probably best known as the organiser of the Farnborough International event. Running chronologically from 1916 the book features a significant aircraft from each year with a colour plate of the artwork and a short narrative from the author. Presentation is good with contributions from leading artists including Coulson, Turner, Wootton and Rondot.

Preface is by the editor Michael Donne OBE and there is an introduction from HRH The Duke of Kent. A description of the SBAC and the British aerospace industry in general is followed by listing of the then current Chairmen and Presidents and a list of the founding member companies. The book was produced hard bound with a slipcase and as a limited edition of 3000.

Reviewer’s Pick
Not one of Robert Taylor’s better known paintings, but in Queen’s Flight he has managed to take a disparate group of aircraft and create a convincing composition, excellent brushwork and attention to detail as usual.


	All images copyright the individual artists or publishers.




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Contents
1	Preface	7	The SBAC’s Original Members
2	The Queens Flight by Robert Taylor	8	The Guild of Aviation Artists
3	Message from HRH Duke of Edinburgh	9	Index of Paintings and Artists
4	The Society of British Aerospace Companies	10	Evolution of the Airframe and Engine Industry
5	Britain’s Aerospace Industry	11	SBAC Flying Displays
6	The SBAC’s Chairman and Presidents	12	The SBAC’s Current Membership

Publishing Information - Limited Edition (hardback)
Publisher: SBAC/Ducimus Books	ISBN: 0-903234-55-6	Released: 1986
Size: 11 x 9 inches	Pages: 148	Colour images: 71

Availability
Limited edition:	Sold out, only available on the secondary market.


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A Lifetime of Aviation 1916 - 1986The Society of British Aerospace Companies

A Lifetime of Aviation 1916 - 1986
The Society of British Aerospace Companies