A detailed examination of how imported American aircraft, engines and aviation equipment were used in pre-revolutionary Russia, the Soviet Union and today's Russia, influencing the development of aircraft industry, civil and military aviation over all these years. Illustrated with over 600 b/w and colour photographs, plus several detailed line drawings and colour profiles. The jacket has some light general marks and indentations, and light rubbing of the glossy surface on the rear. Slight rubbing to corners, spine ends and edges. Creases across the rear left lower corner. The book itself is very good, with only a few light handling marks on the covers and very light spine-end bumping. Some light brown marks on the rear free end paper. Pages excellent, clean and bright. Printed on good quality semi-glossy paper, A heavy book, approx. 1.64 kg. Of particular interest to aviation enthusiasts everywhere.