American Aircraft Development of the Second World War
Research, Experimentation and Modification 1939-1945
Published on 23. May 2019
Book
Hardback
448 pages
978-1-78155-725-9 (ISBN)
Description
This book presents a little-known aspect of America's aircraft development of World War II in emphasizing unique and non-production aircraft or modifications for the purpose of research and experimentation in support of aircraft development, advancing technology, or meeting narrow combat needs.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
370 photographs and 22 plans
Dimensions
Height: 249 mm
Width: 173 mm
Thickness: 38 mm
Weight
1270 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78155-725-9 (9781781557259)
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Person
William J. Norton is a flight test engineer, continuing a career begun during 20 Years as a US Air Force officer where he also served as aircrew on test aircraft. Bill has held numerous positions in many organizations on dozens of aerospace programs spanning all aircraft types. He has penned scores of technical papers, fourteen books, and a multitude of magazine articles. Bill is a civil pilot with numerous ratings, restored and operates a Dhc-1 Chipmunk, and built a Rutan Long-Ez. He holds a Masters in aeronautical engineering. Bill is happily married to the lovely and talented Anya Victoria Eriksson.