Trapnell (376 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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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. A few slight impressions to cover. A little light staining to back bottom edge of cover. No markings. Stapled booklet.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Nature in Art: A Celebration of 300 Years of Wildlife Paintings This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

paperback. Condition: VeryGood. Withdrawn library book, could have usual library markings. Has laminated cover.

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Condition: New. Trapnell, Miss Ella (illustrator).

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. "What Are You Prepared To Do" ?(tm): Finding Peace Beyond Performance and Pain. Trapnell, Miss Ella (illustrator). Book.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Trapnell, Miss Ella (illustrator).

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 64 pages. 8.25x5.82x0.15 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 12th Edition. 12th edition, 1972. The covers look great. The binding is tight. The interior pages are clean and unmarked. Electronic delivery tracking will be issued free of charge.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Minor shelf and perusal wear. Black marker on all edges of text block. Razor cut on cover. Pages are well bound. Text appears clean and unmarked.

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SingleIssueMagazine. Condition: Very Good. Vol. XLVIII, No. 4. Edited by John W. Campbell, Jr. Cover art by Rogers ("Outward Bound"). Includes "Ice World" (pt.3 of 3) by Hal Clement; "Dune Roller" (basis for a 50s tv show and a late 60s movie) by J. C. May; "Hell's Pavement" by Irving E. Cox; "The Edge of Forever" by Chad Oliver. Article: "First Atomic Pile" by Corbin Allardice & Edward R. Trapnell. Readers' Departments: "The Editor's Page: Primitive Language"; "The Analytical Laboratory"; "The Reference Library" by P. Schuyler Miller; "Brass Tacks". Illustrated by Cartier, May, Rogers and van Dongen. Minor glue added to rear hinge; creasing; tanning; patch of soil on rear which also has a few pen marks. "Property of Ted White", noted author and editor, stamped on title page and faintly on cover. Book.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Trapnell, Miss Ella (illustrator).

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.