Waterton, William Arthur
The Quick and the Dead
- ISBN 13:
- 9781908117274
- author:
- Waterton, William Arthur
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Grub Street
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 3.3 x 21 cm
- Genre:
- Business, Finance & Law,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
The Quick and the Dead by William Arthur Waterton is a thought-provoking account of test flying with British aircraft organizations in the 1950s. Written from the pilot's viewpoint, this book offers an honest and refreshing perspective on the defense world during that era. Waterton recounts his experiences with the Gloster Meteor and Javelin interceptors, revealing the challenges faced by designers and civil servants in improving aircraft designs to minimize the risk of loss of life. This insight into the workings of the British aircraft industry is both astonishing and uncomfortable reading, shedding light on a period when British ingenuity was being overtaken by American and Russian advancements. This book provides an unvarnished look at the realities of test flying and the decisions made behind the scenes in the defense world, making it a valuable read for those interested in aviation history.
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