BREW, ALEC
BOULTON PAUL AIRCRAFT SINCE 1915
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781557518
- author:
- BREW, ALEC
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- FONTHILL MEDIA LTD
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 x 17.2 x 3.3 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- General, Geschichte, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The story of Boulton Paul Aircraft spans over a century, from their humble beginnings in Norwich to their rise as innovators in aircraft construction. In 1915, they pioneered metal construction and built the frame of the largest aircraft ever built in Britain, the R.101 airship. Their contributions to aviation were significant, with notable achievements including the development of power-operated gun turrets, which played a crucial role in their Defiant night fighter during World War II. The Overstrand, their last superlative medium bomber, was also a pioneering aircraft that featured this innovative technology. After the war, Boulton Paul continued to innovate, with their Balliol trainer becoming the world's first single-engine turboprop. Today, the legacy of Boulton Paul Aircraft lives on through their advanced aerospace product line, which is now part of Moog in Wolverhampton. This book provides a comprehensive history of the company's achievements and innovations, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in aviation history.
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