Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers: Blanchard and Blériot, Vikings and Viscounts
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Bruce Hales-Dutton., & Bruce Hales-Dutton|AUTHOR. (2021). Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers: Blanchard and Blériot, Vikings and Viscounts . Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bruce Hales-Dutton and Bruce Hales-Dutton|AUTHOR. 2021. Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers: Blanchard and Blériot, Vikings and Viscounts. Pen & Sword Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Bruce Hales-Dutton and Bruce Hales-Dutton|AUTHOR. Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers: Blanchard and Blériot, Vikings and Viscounts Pen & Sword Books, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Bruce Hales-Dutton, and Bruce Hales-Dutton|AUTHOR. Cross-Channel Aviation Pioneers: Blanchard and Blériot, Vikings and Viscounts Pen & Sword Books, 2021.
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Full title | cross channel aviation pioneers blanchard and blériot vikings and viscounts |
Author | hales dutton bruce |
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