Flight is the story of humankind`s most ambitious undertaking. From thousand-year-old flying machines and the trailblazing `birdmen` who risked their lives to test them, to the Wright brothers` legendary first flight and the iconic spacecraft of the modern era, Flight weaves together the extraordinary history of aviation with an in-depth look at the mechanics of how planes work. Sumptuously illustrated and written by a former RAF technician, this is the definitive guide to how we conquered the skies.