The Life Of A Swordfish Flyer
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The Life Of A Swordfish Flyer
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Author : W. H. Thomson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Life Of A Swordfish Flyer written by W. H. Thomson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Airmen categories.
W. "Tommy" Thomson grew up in Scotland during the depression, joined the Fleet Air Arm at the beginning of WWII and, flew Swordfish aircraft protecting convoys and attacking U-boats. After the war he spent 2 years in Antarctica flying survey aircraft, and on returning to UK joined the teaching profession working as a teacher and school inspector in UK, Malaya and the far east. This is the inspirational story of a man always driven to try something new.
The Man Who Built The Swordfish
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Author : Adrian Smith
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-04-30
The Man Who Built The Swordfish written by Adrian Smith and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Sir Richard Fairey was one of the great aviation innovators of the twentieth century. His career as a plane maker stretched from the Edwardian period to the jet age - he lived long enough to see one of his aircraft be the first to break the 1000mph barrier; and at least one of his designs, the Swordfish, holds iconic status. A qualified engineer, party to the design, development, and construction of the Royal Navy's state-of-the-art sea planes, Sir Richard founded Fairey Aviation at the Admiralty's behest in 1915. His company survived post-war retrenchment to become one of Britain's largest aircraft manufacturers. The firm built a succession of front-line aircraft for the RAF and the Fleet Air Arm, including the iconic Swordfish. In addition, Fairey Aviation designed and built several cutting-edge experimental aircraft, including long-distance record-breakers between the wars and the stunningly beautiful Delta 2, which broke the world speed record on the eve of Sir Richard's death in 1956. Fairey also came to hold a privileged position in the British elite - courting politicians and policymakers. He became a figurehead of the British aviation industry and his successful running of the British Air Commission earned him a knighthood. A key player at a pivotal moment, Fairey's life tells us much about the exercise of power in early twentieth-century Britain and provides an insight into the nature of the British aviation manufacturing industry at its wartime peak and on the cusp of its twilight years.
Antarctic Pioneer
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Author : Joanna Kafarowski
language : en
Publisher: Dundurn
Release Date : 2022-05-10
Antarctic Pioneer written by Joanna Kafarowski and has been published by Dundurn this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-05-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Jackie Ronne reclaims her rightful place in polar history as the first American woman in Antarctica. Jackie was an ordinary American woman whose life changed after a blind date with rugged Antarctic explorer Finn Ronne. After marrying, they began planning the 1946–1948 Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition. Her participation was not welcomed by the expedition team of red-blooded males eager to prove themselves in the frozen, hostile environment of Antarctica. On March 12, 1947, Jackie Ronne became the first American woman in Antarctica and, months later, one of the first women to overwinter there. The Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition secured its place in Antarctic history, but its scientific contributions have been overshadowed by conflicts and the dangerous accidents that occurred. Jackie dedicated her life to Antarctica: she promoted the achievements of the expedition and was a pioneer in polar tourism and an early supporter of the Antarctic Treaty. In doing so, she helped shape the narrative of twentieth-century Antarctic exploration.
The Last Torpedo Flyers
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Author : Arthur Aldridge
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-05-23
The Last Torpedo Flyers written by Arthur Aldridge and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Imagine you are an RAF torpedo pilot in World War Two, sent on missions so dangerous that you're later likened to the Kamikaze. Suicide wasn't a recognised part of the objective for British airmen, yet some pilots felt they had accepted certain death just by climbing into their cockpits. There were times in 1942 when Arthur Aldridge felt like this. At the age of 19, this courageous young man had quit his studies at Oxford to volunteer for the RAF. He flew his Bristol Beaufort like there was no tomorrow - a realistic assumption, after seeing his best friend die in flames at the end of 1941. Aldridge was awarded a DFC (Distinguished Flying Cross) for his bravery on the same strike on a German cargo ship during which he lost a wing tip by flying too close to the deck. He was equally lucky to survive his squadron's chaotic torpedo attack on the giants of Hitler's maritime fleet during the notorious Channel Dash, which saw 40 RAF planes shot down. As 1942 wore on, and the stress became intolerable, Aldridge and his Cockney gunner Bill Carroll held their nerve, and 'Arty' was awarded a Bar to his DFC for sinking two enemy ships off Malta and rescuing a fellow pilot while wounded, as his own Beaufort took four shells. Malta was saved by the skin of its teeth, Rommel denied vital supplies in North Africa, and the course of the war was turned. Aldridge was still only 21 years old. Now both 91, but firm friends as ever, Aldridge and Carroll are two of the last torpedo airmen who deserve their place in history alongside our heroic Spitfire pilots. Their story vividly captures the comradeship that existed between men pushed by war to their very limit.
Fishery Leaflet
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1961
Fishery Leaflet written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1961 with Fisheries categories.
World Swordfish Fisheries
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
World Swordfish Fisheries written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Swordfish fisheries categories.
Fishery Leaflet
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Author : U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
Fishery Leaflet written by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Fisheries categories.
The Jewish Dietary Laws
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Author : James M. Lebeau
language : en
Publisher: U'd Syn Conservative Judaism
Release Date : 1983
The Jewish Dietary Laws written by James M. Lebeau and has been published by U'd Syn Conservative Judaism this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Jews categories.
The Life Of Guy Menzies
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Author : Max Wearne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Life Of Guy Menzies written by Max Wearne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Air pilots categories.
"Ever thought of flying solo across the Tasman Sea in a rickety old biplane such as a Tiger Moth? Over the past 60 years, many people have accomplished this feat flying in a wide variety of aircraft and in both directions. However, the first man to make the solo crossing was Guy Menzies. The son of a Sydney doctor, Guy had learnt to fly with the Aero Club of New South Wales while in his late teens. He was just 21 when he made the crossing in January 1931. This flight was only one chapter in a very full and adventurous life - one that ended far too early." -Inside front cover.
World Swordfish Fisheries Africa And The Middle East
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Author : United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Science and Technology
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
World Swordfish Fisheries Africa And The Middle East written by United States. National Marine Fisheries Service. Office of Science and Technology and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Swordfish fisheries categories.
