How Long to Read Wings for the Fleet

How Long Does it Take to Read Wings for the Fleet?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 11 minutes to read Wings for the Fleet by George van Deurs

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

The men who ventured into the air in the Navy’s first frail aircraft were not only daring—they had vision, persistence, and a nearly unlimited determination to convince the skeptics that their frail kite-like structures could someday possess military value. This is the story of their trials, tragedies, and triumphs. They patched cooling systems with chewing gum, they lived by “crash, repair, and fly again,” but they succeeded in developing this new service into an effective arm of the fleet. Wings for the Fleet, first published in 1966, covers the fascinating details of those pioneering days from 1910 to the entry of the United States into World War I. All of the heroic “early birds” are here with full accounts of their exploits. Admiral van Deurs, himself a naval aviator since the early 1920s, has rendered a significant service by his careful preparation of this well-balanced, thoroughly illustrated historical account, which comes complete with appendixes listing early naval aviators and the planes they flew. Over one hundred photographs were selected from official and private sources to illustrate this book.

How long is Wings for the Fleet?

Wings for the Fleet by George van Deurs is 191 pages long, and a total of 47,941 words.

This makes it 64% the length of the average book. It also has 59% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Wings for the Fleet Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 21 minutes to read Wings for the Fleet aloud.

What Reading Level is Wings for the Fleet?

Wings for the Fleet is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Wings for the Fleet?

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