The Cold War Years: Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 1945-1975

Tim Mason

ISBN 10: 1902109112 / ISBN 13: 9781902109114

Published by Hikoki Publications Ltd., Yorkshire, UK, 2001

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St Marys Books is proud to present this 2001 first edition of The Cold War Years Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 19451975 by Tim Mason the sequel to hsis earlier work onj aeroplane and armament experimental establishment in the Second World War Housed in its original grey dustjacket featuring a fullcolour illustration of an aeroplane this hardback book is bound in burgundy cloth with gold gilt lettering to the spine Inside one finds 336 pages of text peppered with wonderful black and white aerial photography and details the beginning of the end of the pistonengine era an the dawn of the jet age into the Cold War Years informed by material that the Ministry of Defense has specially cleared for this edition This copy and its original dustjacket are in very good condition with few notable blemishes or imperfections it appears virtually asnew The Cold War Years Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 19451975 is looking for a new home and would make for the perfect gift for any aviation enthusiastnbsp.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cold War Years: Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 1945-1975
• Publisher: Hikoki Publications Ltd., Yorkshire, UK
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902109112
• ISBN 13: 9781902109114
• Binding: Hardback
• Edition: First Edition.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book

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Synopsis

This is the sequel to Tim Mason's acclaimed story of the A&AEE (Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment)during World War II. The book picks up developments from the end of the war -- the beginning of the end of the piston-engine era and the dawn of the jet age -- and into the Cold War. The aircraft tested ranged from tiny piston-engined trainers, four-engined transports and a whole spectrum of jets and helicopters, many of which still serve as current RAF and Fleet Air Arm frontline types. The Ministry of Defense has specially cleared some of the material for use in the book. This work includes accurate color drawings by David Howley illustrating many of the innovative and eccentric aircraft and their extraordinary (and routine) mods and equipment.