Handley Page Victor - Tales from a Crew Chief - 40 Years of Life with the Victor Brooks Roger R.Pevná vazba
Some aircraft inspire passion, others nostalgia, but others, often the unsung heroes, are more of a connoisseur's choice. The Handley Page Victor easily falls into this last category.In this follow-up…
Specifikacia Handley Page Victor - Tales from a Crew Chief - 40 Years of Life with the Victor Brooks Roger R.Pevná vazba
Some aircraft inspire passion, others nostalgia, but others, often the unsung heroes, are more of a connoisseur's choice. The Handley Page Victor easily falls into this last category.In this follow-up to The Handley Page Victor: The History and Development of a Classic Jet, Volumes I and II, Roger Brooks extends his earlier historical narratives, this time offering an action-packed and riveting memoir of a career spanning forty years.The book charts changes as they occurred in the aeronautical industry from the 1950's onwards and, as such, it should appeal to both individuals who were caught up in events at the time as well as students of the era. In addition to the aircraft itself, Roger worked extensively with tankers, refueling the Victor as it took part in a variety of operations in the fraught Cold War era. He brings all aspects of his career to life