Britains Aircraft Industry
Britains Aircraft Industry Britain established the world's first aircraft factory in 1909 after the Short brothers met up with the American Wright brothers and struck a deal. The post-conflict slump…
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Britains Aircraft Industry
Britain established the world's first aircraft factory in 1909 after the Short brothers met up with the American Wright brothers and struck a deal. The post-conflict slump proved to be difficult but classics such as the Moths, the Hart family and the Gladiator maintained Britain's leadership. The industry expanded rapidly to rise to the challenge of World War One with such thoroughbreds as the Camel and the SE.5.
The misguided Bristol Brabazon airliner was a dead end but the superb de Havilland Comet and Vickers Viscount led the field. Another war loomed and iconic types such as the Hurricane, Lancaster, Mosquito, Spitfire and the Meteor jet appeared.With the return of peace over 20 major manufacturers faced inevitable contraction. Canberras, Hunters, Lightnings and the V-bombers met the Cold War confrontation.For the first time here is a readable, highly-illustrated,
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