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Dornier Do X: The Story of Claude Dornier’s Legendary Flying Boat

Dornier Do X: The Story of Claude Dornier’s Legendary Flying Boat is an illustrated history of the aircraft’s design, construction, testing, passenger service and eventual fate. Its coverage and collection of photographs make it a focused option for readers interested in aviation history and the Do X’s interiors.

At a glance

Covers the aircraft’s design, development, construction and initial testing.
Discusses its brief period as an international airliner and the eventual fate of all three examples.
The description highlights photographs of construction, flights, crew and interior fittings, including furniture and place settings.
The book places the Do X in context as a twelve-engine flying boat designed to carry over 100 passengers and crew.

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single-aircraft focus combines technical and operational history with accounts of passenger service and the aircraft’s fate.
Photographs of interiors and furnishings offer visual detail beyond aircraft construction and flight scenes.
At 232 pages, the listed length suggests a substantial, focused treatment rather than a short overview.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Schiffer Publishing
Publication date	February 28, 2014
Edition	1st
Language	English
Print length	232 pages

Identifiers
ISBN-10	0764344765
ISBN-13	978-0764344763

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	3.27 pounds
Dimensions	8.5 x 1.1 x 11 inches

What to know before buying

The listing describes the Do X as carrying over 100 passengers and crew and having sleeping and dining areas. These are historical aircraft details discussed in the book, not features of the book itself.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers researching the Dornier Do X, Claude Dornier or early international air travel.
Aviation-history readers who value historical photographs, including aircraft interiors and crew scenes.
Collectors interested in illustrated histories of notable flying boats.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a broad survey of aviation rather than a focused account of one aircraft.
Buyers looking for a model, plans or operational guidance rather than a historical book.

Customer reviews on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing says it covers the Do X’s design, development, construction and testing, its use as an international airliner, and the ultimate fate of all three examples.

Does it include photographs?

Yes. The description highlights photographs of construction, flights, crew and interior details, including furniture and place settings.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 232 pages.

Is this a general aviation-history survey?

No. Its subject is the Dornier Do X, so readers wanting a broad survey should look for a more wide-ranging title.