Frederick Trapnell (38 results)

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Hardback. Condition: Good. Harnessing the Sky is one of the best untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. This biography fills an important void in the history of flight test and explores the legacy of the man who has been called ?the godfather of current naval aviation.?Vice Admiral Frederick M. Trapnell?s calculated courage advanced the frontiers of Navy test flying more than any other aviator during one of the most perilous and thrilling periods of aviation history. ?Trap? entered the Navy at a time when flight testing was still in its infancy- when test pilots were more likely to be stunt men than engineers; when airplanes served an ancillary and undeveloped role in the fleet; when the airplane had not yet come into its own as a weapon of war. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond.When the threat of war in 1940 raised an alarm over the Navy?s deficiency in aircraft?especially fighters?Trap was brought in as head of the Flight Test Section to evaluate and direct the development of all new Navy airplanes. Trap expedited the evolution of two superb fighters that came to dominate the air war against Japan ? the Corsair and Hellcat?by dramatically shortening test and development cycles for new prototypes.This remarkable feat was repeated after World War II when Trap returned as Commander of the Naval Air Test Center to lead the Navy through the challenges of transitioning to jets. Recognized for defining the operating requirements for carrier-based jet propelled aircraft, Trap personally conducted the preliminary tests of the Navy?s first generation jets.Over the course of two decades (1930-1950), Trap tested virtually every naval aircraft prototype and became the first U.S. Navy pilot to fly a jet. He pioneered the philosophy and perfected many of the methods of the engineering test pilot, demanding aircraft that pushed the performance envelope up to the limits of safety in all flight regimes. He insisted on comprehensive testing of each airplane with all of its equipment in all missions, conditions and manoeuvres it would face in wartime fleet operations. These innovations advanced the tactical capability of naval air power that have kept it at the forefront of modern aviation and stand as an enduring legacy to the man who is regarded as the foremost test pilot in a century of naval aviation.…

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Condition: Good. First Paperback Printing, paperback. 238 pages. SIGNED by both authors! Good to very good, bit of warping, a little soiling and wear on page edges, else a rather nice, clean copy. First printing thus with full number line.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Harnessing the Sky: Frederick "Trap" Trapnell, the U.S. Navy's Aviation Pioneer, 1923-1952. Book.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: New. Harnessing the Sky is one of the last untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. This biography of Vice Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell explores the legacy of the man who has been called "the godfather of current naval aviation." A pilot of calculated courage, "Trap" entered the Navy when test pilots were more like stuntmen than engineers. Airplanes had not yet come into their own as weapons of war, and they had an undeveloped role in the fleet. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond. When the threat of war in 1940 raised an alarm over the Navy's deficiency in aircraft-especially fighters-Trap was appointed to lead the Flight Test Section to direct the development of all new Navy airplanes. He played a key role in expediting the evolution of the two superb fighters that came to dominate the air war against Japan-the Corsair and Hellcat. After World War II, Trap returned as commander of the Naval Air Test Center to lead the Navy through the challenges of transitioning to jets. Trap was not only the first U.S. Navy pilot to fly a jet, but is also recognized for defining the operating requirements for carrier-based jet propelled aircraft. Over the course of two decades, Trap tested virtually every naval aircraft prototype and pioneered the philosophy and the methods of the engineering test pilot. He demanded comprehensive testing of each airplane in conditions and maneuvers it would face in wartime fleet operations. These innovations kept the Navy at the forefront of modern aviation, and stand as an enduring legacy to the man who is regarded as the foremost test pilot in a century of naval aviation. …

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. LIKE NEW. A Fine Book in a Fine Dust Jacket. Very Clean. No writing or tears. Dust Jacket is bright and shiny. Solid Binding. Hinges Tight. Never Read.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Clean, crisp hardcover in fine condition. Fine DJ. INSCRIBED by Trapnell and Tibbetts. Inscribed by Author(s).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Harnessing the Sky is one of the last untold stories in 100 years of naval aviation. Th is biography of Vice Adm. Frederick M. Trapnell explores the legacy of the man who has been called the godfather of current naval aviation. A pilot of calculated courage, Trap entered the Navy when test pilots were more like stuntmen than engineers. Airplanes had not yet come into their own as weapons of war, and they had an undeveloped role in the fleet. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond. When the threat of war in 1940 raised an alarm over the Navy's deficiency in aircraft-especially fighters-Trap was appointed to lead the Flight Test Section to direct the development of all new Navy airplanes. He played a key role in expediting the evolution of the two superb fighters that came to dominate the air war against Japan-the Corsair and Hellcat. After World War II, Trap returned as commander of the Naval Air Test Center to lead the Navy through the challenges of transitioning to jets. Trap was not only the first U.S. Navy pilot to fly a jet, but is also recognized for defining the operating requirements for carrier-based jet propelled aircraft. Over the course of two decades, Trap tested virtually every naval aircraft prototype and pioneered the philosophy and the methods of the engineering test pilot. He demanded comprehensive testing of each airplane in conditions and maneuvers it would face in wartime fleet operations. These innovations kept the Navy at the forefront of modern aviation, and stand as an enduring legacy to the man who is regarded as the foremost test pilot in a century of naval aviation. Known by some as the godfather of current naval aviation, this biography explores Vice Adm. Frederick M. Trapnells legacy. A pilot of calculated courage, Trap entered the Navy when test pilots were more like stuntmen than engineers. His vision and leadership shaped the evolution of naval aviation through its formative years and beyond. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. Signed by both authors on the title page. Crisp, unread, unmarked copy. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. First Edition, first printing so stated. Signed by AuthorS.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 2238 pp., Inscribed & signed by both authors on the title page. Illus. with photos (illustrator).

Condition: New. In English.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 197+ pp. Book/dust jacket condition: Fine/Fine. 1st Ed., 1st Printing/First Edition, First Printing. Dated (2015)/inscribed by co-authors Trapnell and Tibbitts on title page. All orders are processed and shipped from MI or WI, USA. Signed by Author(s). …

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 256 pages. 9.00x6.00x9.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

dj. Frederick M. Trapnell Jr. & Dana Trapnell Tibbitts Harnessing the Sky Signed by both authors, Naval Institute Press, 2015, Near Fine book in a Near Fine dust jacket. Signed.

Condition: New.