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JUST RELEASED! "The Birth and Infancy of the Bell Model 206A Helicopter." Quarto, color pictorial softcovers, 122 pages, profusely illustrated with vintage photos, charts, etc., preface, introduction, index. The long-awaited story of the revolutionary Bell Jet Ranger gas turbine-powered helicopter, which debuted in 1966. This is an up-close and personal account written by a man who was "on the ground" the entire time the new helicopter was being developed, built, tested and introduced to the private, commercial and military aviation communities. It is told with wit, authority and detailed first-hand knowledge of the new aircraft, its operating systems and flying characteristics, as well as the men who made it all happen: Lawrence J. Bell, Arthur Young, Bart Kelley, and test pilots Floyd Carlson, "Ned" Gilliand, Dick Kjellander, Joe Mashman and a host of other fascinating characters. Brand-new title!
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- PublisherSanta Ana, CA: Graphic Publishers
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1882824571
- ISBN 13 9781882824571
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages112
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They Called It "Jet Ranger" The Birth and Infancy of the Bell Model 206A Helicopter
Seller: Collector Bookstore, Leavenworth, KS, U.S.A.
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Soft Cover. Condition: New. The story of the conception, development and life of one of the world's pioneering jet-powered helicopters, by a man who was "on the ground" along every step of the way including participating in a number of "world tours" introducing the new wonder machine to government, military and commercial users across the globe. Written with humor and first-hand knowledge not only of the Model 206A, but of the many people and personalities who contributed to its success. Profusely illustrated with B&W photos, drawings and charts, table of contents, index. Seller Inventory # ALP-2017-9781882824571-WH3
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Santa Ana, CA: Graphic Publishers, 2017
ISBN 10: 1882824571
ISBN 13: 9781882824571
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Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.31. Seller Inventory # 1882824571-2-1
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