Britain's Aircraft Industry: Triumphs and Tragedies Since 1909

by Ken Ellis

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 industry expanded rapidly to rise to the challenge of World War One with such thoroughbreds as the Camel and the SE.5. The post-conflict slump proved to be difficult but classics such as the Moths, the Hart family and the Gladiator maintained Britain's leadership. Another war loomed and iconic types...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 191080942X
• ISBN13: 9781910809426
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Crecy Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.5" x 11.0"