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First published in 1956, but still relevant and thought-provoking today, this book is an absolute revelation on test flying with the British aircraft organisations and manufacturers in the 1950s. Written from the pilot’s viewpoint, with refreshing candour and honesty, this account details what reall…
The Quick and the Dead
$43.62
- Hardcover
248 pages
- Release Date
31 May 2012
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Summary
Written in 1956 but still relevant and throught-provoking today, this book is an absolute revelation on test flying with the British aircraft organisations and manufacturers in the 1950s. Written with refreshing frankness and truth - which allegedly finally cost him his job at the “Daily Express” - this account details what really went on behind the scenes in the defence world. Waterton pulls no punches in recounting the non-cooperation of civil servants in improving/altering recognised fault…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781908117274 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1908117273 |
| Author: | William Arthur Waterton |
| Publisher: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Imprint: | Grub Street Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 31 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 410g |
| Dimensions: | 248mm x 135mm |
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William Arthur Waterton
William Arthur Waterton is an author and aviation specialist.
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