De Havilland aircraft since 1909. Revised and updated by R.T. Jackson.

Luft- + Raumfahrt Jackson, Aubrey J.

ISBN 10: 085177802X / ISBN 13: 9780851778020

Published by London, Putnam., 1987

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Third edition. VII, 544 S Ill., graph. Darst. Hardcover with dustjacket. Ffine copy. Unfortunately, deliveries to the USA are not possible at this time.

Seller Inventory # 37321AB

Bibliographic Details

• Title: De Havilland aircraft since 1909. Revised and updated by R.T. Jackson.
• Publisher: London, Putnam.
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 085177802X
• ISBN 13: 9780851778020
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Weight: 1200 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Luft- + Raumfahrt

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Synopsis

The de Havilland Aircraft Company was founded in 1920, but had its origins with the first steps in biplane design made by Geoffrey de Havilland, who in 1908 left his job with the Motor Omnibus Construction Company to embark on a career as an aeroplane designer. During the First World War, his D.H. 4 bomber design was supplied in hundreds to both the Royal Flying Corps and the United States Army Air Service. A D.H.4 variant was also the first aeroplane to provide a passenger service, between Paris and London. The tradition built on the reputation of de Havilland's work during the First World War, also provided the foundation for some of the most popular aircraft for civil and military aviation the D.H.60 G Gipsy Moth, the D.H.71 Tiger Moth, the D.H.98 Mosquito light bomber, and the D.H.106 Comet are all storied names in the history of British aviation. The story that unfolds in these pages also includes the tragic death of Geoffrey de Havilland's son, Geoffrey Jr., a test pilot killed flying the De Havilland D.H.108.

The late A J Jackson had a particular affection for de Havilland aircraft and was particularly fond of flying Tiger Moths. He is also the author of Avro Aircraft since 1908 and Blackburn Aircraft since 1909 (both Putnam).