Jet Prototypes of World War II (First Printing) ; Gloster, Heinkel, and Caproni Campini's Wartime Jet Programmes
Language: English
Published by Osprey Publishing, United Kingdom, 2019
Series: Book 12 of 17 - X-Planes
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- Title
- Jet Prototypes of World War II (First Printing) ; Gloster, Heinkel, and Caproni Campini's Wartime Jet Programmes
- Author
- Buttler, Tony & Adam Tooby
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing, United Kingdom
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1472835980
- ISBN 13
- 9781472835987
- Illustrator
- Tooby, Adam
- Edition
- First Edition; First Printing.
- Series
- Book 12 of 17: X-Planes
From the Heinkel He 178 to the Caproni Camini N.1, this is the authoritative illustrated guide to the revolutionary aircraft that led to start of the military jet age.
While World War II raged, pioneering aircraft and engine designers were busy developing the world's first practical jet-powered research aircraft to test and prove the new technology. This book examines the aircraft that paved the way for Germany's Me 262 and Britain's Meteor - the world's first jet fighters.
Throughout the war, Germany, Italy, and Britain engaged in top-secret jet programs as they raced to develop the airpower of the future. Various experimental aircraft were trialed in order to achieve the goal of producing an effective engine and fighter that could harness the potential of the jet power. These included the German Heinkel He 178 research aircraft and Heinkel He 280 jet fighter prototype, the famed British E.28/39 research aircraft built by Gloster Aircraft as well as the stillborn E.5/42 fighter and E.1/44 Ace fighter prototype, and finally the remarkable Italian Caproni-Campini N.1/CC 2 research aircraft.
Illustrated throughout with full-color artwork and rare photographs, this fascinating study examines the fore-runners to the military jet age.
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About the Author
Adam Tooby is an internationally renowned digital artist and illustrator. His work can be found in publications worldwide and as box art for model aircraft kits. He also runs a successful illustration studio and aviation prints business. He is based in Cheshire, UK. To buy artwork, or contact the artist, visit http://www.adamtooby.com/.
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