The Cold War Years: Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 1945-1975 (First edition, first impression)

Mason, Tim

ISBN 10: 1902109112 / ISBN 13: 9781902109114

Published by Hikoki Pubns, Yorkshire, UK, 2001

About this Item

Quarto. 336 pages. Includes numerous black and white and colour photographs. This book is in very good condition. The purple cloth boards are near fine, with very light bumping to the edges. The top and tail edges of the spine are somewhat curled and bumped. The gilt titling to the spine is bright. The closed text block top edge shows a very small number of small foxing spots. The pages are slightly yellowed to the edges, but are otherwise clean,and the binding is tight. The dust jacket is in very good condition, with light bumping to the edges and light sunning to the spine. Internally, a previous owner has reinforced the edges of the dust jacket with see through tape. There is also a shop anti theft sticker to the inside of the dust jacket. The dust jacket is unclipped.
Please be aware that this book is quite heavy. When packed, the overall weight may exceed the 2Kg weight limit for the postage indicated. If so, we will need to agree final postage costs accordingly before purchase.

Seller Inventory # 728

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cold War Years: Flight Testing at Boscombe Down 1945-1975 (First edition, first impression)
• Publisher: Hikoki Pubns, Yorkshire, UK
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1902109112
• ISBN 13: 9781902109114
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Dimensions: 22.2W x 30.3H x 2.3D centimeters 22.2 centimeters width by 30.3 centimeters height by 2.3 centimeters depth
• Weight: 1655 grams
• Seller catalogs:
  • Aviation
  • History
  • British History
  • Military History

About this title

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.