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This book features 100 fascinating obituaries of men and women who have figured in the story of civil and military aviation history. Ranging from R. E. Bishop who designed the de Havilland Mosquito to Cheshire VC who flew ‘the wooden wonder’, to Tom Sopwith, the pioneer plane maker to Sir Frank Whittle, the jet engine pioneer, Bishop’s obituaries reflect the glories and setbacks of aviation in peace and war. Written with wit, insight, compassion and humor, here is a richly unpredictable medley of colorful personalities.
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'The book makes a handy reference to some of the great and good, and to one or two of the less conventional members, of the aviation community. Recommended.' RAF Historical Society Journal
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- PublisherGrub Street Publishing
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 1904943268
- ISBN 13 9781904943266
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages512
- EditorTwiston Davies David
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