John Derry: The Story of Britain's First Supersonic Pilot
Rivas, Brian
ISBN 10: 184425531X ISBN 13: 9781844255313
Verlag: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2008
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On 6 September 1948, John Derry became the first pilot in Britain to fly faster than the speed of sound. Exactly four years later he died tragically as his experimental prototype DH110 jet broke up in the air at the Farnborough Air Show, in full view of 120,000 spectators. In this authoritative biography the authors trace Derry's life story and the part he played in a thrilling era of aviation. They reveal how he became known for his brilliance as a test pilot, but was also loved and respected for his personal qualities.
Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor:
Brian Rivas worked initially as a newspaper journalist on the Basingstoke Gazette before a career change to the hi-fi business. He lives in Somerset.
Annie Bullen is a freelance editor and author. She was features editor of a regional newspaper but left to concentrate on travel and garden writing; she lives in Andover.
Annie Bullen is a freelance editor and author. She was features editor of a regional newspaper but left to concentrate on travel and garden writing; she lives in Andover.
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Titel: John Derry: The Story of Britain's First ...
Verlag: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Very Good