The Quick and the Dead [electronic resource] : The Perils of Post-War Test Flying
Waterton, William Arthur2013
eBook
Find it!
A pilot’s behind-the-scenes account of test flying with British aircraft organizations and manufacturers in the early years of the Cold War. Written from the pilot’s viewpoint, with refreshing candor and honesty, this account details what really went on behind the scenes in the defense world of the 1950s. After serving in World War II, the author continued his flying career, but to his dismay, found that quality was sometimes neglected when developing aircraft—leading to lives lost. Mainly centering on his work with the mighty Gloster Meteor and the Javelin interceptors, The Quick and the Dead is an astonishing report that sparked controversy upon its first publication. It was seen as a wake-up call at a time when British ingenuity and prowess were being overtaken by the Americans and Russians—and offers an astonishing insight into the history of the British aircraft industry.
Main title:
The Quick and the Dead [electronic resource] : The Perils of Post-War Test Flying / William Arthur Waterton
Author:
Waterton, William Arthur, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Grub Street Publishing, 2013
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
System details:
Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
William Arthur Waterton is an author and aviation specialist.
ISBN:
9781909808812
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
2796979
Electronic access:
More Information: