Made on the Isle of Wight
From Torpedo Boats to Spacecraft
Published on 5. September 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-0-7509-6754-9 (ISBN)
Description
Made on the Isle of Wight is a pictorial celebration of the immense contribution to the aviation, automotive and marine industries that this tiny island has given, from the first hovercraft to boats that held the world water speed record and even the only all-British rocket and satellite into space. With a focus on invention, innovation and record-breaking, local author David L. Williams explores the many products of the island's industry, along with designers and engineers, and the workforce that created these fascinating inventions.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Stroud
United Kingdom
Illustrations
8 Plates, color; 250 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 160 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
516 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7509-6754-9 (9780750967549)
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Person
DAVID L. WILLIAMS's background is in professional industrial photography and technical publications. He was previously responsible for the entire aircraft and hovercraft in-service support operation of Westland Aerospace. He spent time working aboard lighthouse tenders and cable layers and is an Associate of the British Institute of Professional Photographers and member of the World Ship Society. He has written over 30 books on shipping and related subjects, including Great Passenger Ships that Never Were, Made on the Isle of Wight and Cabin Class Rivals for The History Press. He lives on the Isle of Wight.