In 1945 Britain was a world leader in the design and construction of aircraft. And what aircraft they were. The sleek "Comet", the world's first jet airliner. The magnificent "Vulcan", the Hawker "Hunter", a magnificent fighter plane, and the English Electric "Lightning", which could storm to 15 kilometres altitude in a few minutes. How could it be that Britain is so out of touch that there is not a single aircraft manufacturer of note left in the country today?
How did it feel to live in that wonderful post-war period when innovative British aircraft ruled the skies and test pilots were admired like rock stars? James Hamilton-Paterson answers all these questions. And more. Allows the reader to share in the triumphs and failures and conveys the fascination and passion that the aviation industry and its creations held at the time.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Hamilton-Paterson, James
Title
Wie ein Meteor. Glanz und Niedergang der britischen Luftfahrtindustrie
Details
Paperback, 21 bw photos. 354 pages.
State
new
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