Comte, Michel
Michel Comte: Aviator
- ISBN 13:
- 9783958295766
- author:
- Comte, Michel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Steidl Verlag
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 308
- Dimensions:
- 31 x 22.5 centimeters (2.02 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Michel Comte: Aviator is a visual biography that explores the extraordinary life and achievements of Swiss aviation pioneer Alfred Comte. Through a combination of historical photos, documents, and texts by Comte's family members, this book offers a comprehensive look at Comte's journey from his childhood fascination with model airplanes to his fearless exploits as a pilot.
Comte's story is one of courage, calculation, and determination. From taking flying lessons on an early Morane machine after a near-miss incident, to joining the Swiss Air Force during World War I and training 63 young pilots, including photographer Walter Mittelholzer, Comte's life was marked by adventure and innovation.
This book provides a unique insight into Comte's remarkable life and legacy, shedding light on his partnership with Mittelholzer & Cie, which would eventually become Swissair. With its rich historical context and engaging narrative, Michel Comte: Aviator is a fascinating read for anyone interested in aviation history or the story of pioneering aviators.
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