The Development of Jet and Turbine Aero Engines
Somerset, UK: Patrick Stephens, 2006. Quarto, illustrated printed wrappers, 260 pp., illustrated throughout with numerous detailed black-and-white diagrams and drawings, some black-and-white photographs and tables and graphs included. Tail ends slightly bumped, some rippling of the front and back covers' gloss coating without loss of text, otherwise a very good copy with clean internal leaves. Fourth edition.
In the past, many inventors proposed various methods of jet propulsion. However, it was not until the persistence and ingenuity of Frank Whittle, a young RAF pilot, that the first jet engine was produced in the 1930s. Meanwhile, a rival development team worked out of Germany during the Second World War, developing the V1 and V2. Aviation expert, former Royal Air Force pilot and flying instructor Bill Gunston details the struggles and successes of these early developments in jet propulsion, and explains the differences between gas-turbine, jet, rocket, ramjet and helicopter turboshaft engines.
This 2006 fourth edition of Gunston's definitive book includes several updates on developments since the release of the first edition in 1994. Item #4918
Price (AUD): $90.00