El Taller de Icaro, Historia de la Hispano Aviación

The thorough historical textbook El Taller De Icaro, authored by Marcelino Viejo Canalejas with literary editing by Francisco Contreras Pérez, masterfully documents the trajectory of the famous Hispano Aviación company between 1917 and 1972. This research volume not only addresses the engineering and technological development of aircraft built over more than half a century, but also provides a valuable socio-economic perspective on the aviation industry in Seville, establishing itself as an essential reference manual for every working pilot and aerospace historian.

Across its detailed chapters, the text analyzes labor dynamics, factory assembly lines, and human biographies that drove the growth of Spanish aeronautics during times of profound industrial transformation. Through its exhaustive study of contemporary industrial archaeology and commercial air transport history, this volume serves as a core pillar for understanding early air navigation. To explore additional historical essays, pioneer biographies, and corporate research across the global aviation industry, browse our specialized catalog in the aviation history books and industrial research manuals for the aviation pilot section.

Published by Fundación El Monte (Sevilla) in a carefully crafted first edition, this 322-page volume features a large-format hardcover (Cartoné) binding standing 30 cm tall and weighing approximately 1.58 kg. Carrying ISBN-13 978-84-8455-048-8 and ISBN-10 84-8455-048-6, it serves as an indispensable archive document for military historians, flight crew members, first officers, prospective captain candidates, and active flyers interested in Spain's historical flight heritage.

Features of El Taller De Icaro

• 📖 Full Title: El taller de Ícaro: historia de la Hispano Aviación, 1917-1972
• ✍️ Authors: Marcelino Viejo Canalejas and Francisco Contreras Pérez (literary editor)
• 🏛️ Publisher: Fundación El Monte (Sevilla)
• 📅 Release Date: 2001 / 2002 (First Edition)
• 📄 Page Count: 322 pages of historical research
• 📐 Dimensions & Weight: 30 cm height (Weight approx.: 1.58 kg)
• 📘 Binding: Hardcover (Cartoné)
• 🏷️ ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-84-8455-048-8 / ISBN-10: 84-8455-048-6
• 🌍 Language: Spanish text edition

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What historical period is covered in El Taller De Icaro?

It covers over half a century of industrial and social history, from 1917 to 1972, analyzing Hispano Aviación's impact on Spanish aviation.

Is this book focused on both industrial and aircraft technical analysis?

Yes, it combines aircraft engineering with a detailed social study of factory workers and corporate life for every historian and pilot.