Secret Projects: Flying Saucer Aircraft
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| Rating | : | 4.32 (607 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1857802330 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-20 |
| Language | : | English |
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Redditch in 1974, where he spent 19 years as a metallurgist testing titanium and aluminum forgings for the aircraft and defense industries. A growing interest in archives and historical records saw him take a master's degree in Library and Information Science at Loughborough University before becoming a full-time aviation historian. Since 1995 he has had numerous articles published by most of the major aviation journals and has written several of the well-known Warpaint series. Tony has always lived in the Vale of Evesham, near the Cotswold Hills, an area which sees a remarkable variety of aircraft pass through its airspace. Bill has also undertaken background research for several UK based TV production companies. Bill began his working life as a laboratory technician, b
It also covers NASA's research into lenticular lifting body designs, lunar ferry systems, exotic lightship concepts and recent laser propulsion experiments. All of the craft featured in this book are on the cuttin edge of aviation research and will appeal greatly to those fascinated by flying saucers and their sinister or conspirational connections.. Such aircraft have invariably been shrouded in secrecy, and this book finally presents a serious factual study of these mysterious designs. This book covers 20 "flying saucer" and similar aircraft projects in detail, including the Vought V-173 Pancake, the Boeing B390, the German AS-6 and Focke Wulf VTOL saucer, and others. Though there has been much speculation on whether flying saucers and the aliens who allegedly favor such craft have any basis in reality, it is a fact that over the years a variety of experimental aircraft that could be described as "flying saucer" types have been developed in different countries right here on earth
. Bill has also undertaken background research for several UK based TV production companies. As a writer, he has worked for many of the well-known science journals, a number of technical publications and various national and provincial newspapers. Redditch in 1974, where he spent 19 years as a metallurgist testing titanium and
"A piece of the puzzle emerges" according to A. Marciniszyn. The truth about such aircraft has been obscured but is now finally brought to light. The A.V. Roe company of Canada did build a disc aircraft for the US Air Force. The declassified documents are identified, there are photos of the engine test stand and quotes from the developer, John Frost. The disc aircraft in question should not be confused with the failed Avrocar. Also, the myth is laid to rest that a circular planform is not aerodynamic. The book also mentions the work of Rene Couzinet in France (RC.A piece of the puzzle emerges The truth about such aircraft has been obscured but is now finally brought to light. The A.V. Roe company of Canada did build a disc aircraft for the US Air Force. The declassified documents are identified, there are photos of the engine test stand and quotes from the developer, John Frost. The disc aircraft in question should not be confused with the failed Avrocar. Also, the myth is laid to rest that a circular planform is not aerodynamic. The book also mentions the work of Rene Couzinet in France (RC.360 Aerodyne) along with photos of a model. Alfred Loedding is another significant part of the picture. A man who spoke fl. 60 Aerodyne) along with photos of a model. Alfred Loedding is another significant part of the picture. A man who spoke fl. "Extensive" according to Ståle Christian Ofte. This book covers the subject extensively, from the beginning of flight to sci-fi crafts. Lots of pictures and interesting information. Recommended for everyone who likes exotic aircrafts.. Zane R. Nobbs said This Book Explains A Lot!. Think those U.F.O.s are other worldly? You may not once you've read this volume! As with others in the "Secret Projects" series, this book too reveals many unknown to little know projects. Aircraft include those of America, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Germany, Canada and others. Details are given in the form of descriptions, three-view drawings, illustrations, photographs and performance data. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!We at the International Resin Modellers Association ([]) find this series to be very helpful in new kit ideas for our 1/7"This Book Explains A Lot!" according to Zane R. Nobbs. Think those U.F.O.s are other worldly? You may not once you've read this volume! As with others in the "Secret Projects" series, this book too reveals many unknown to little know projects. Aircraft include those of America, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, Germany, Canada and others. Details are given in the form of descriptions, three-view drawings, illustrations, photographs and performance data. You won't be disappointed with this purchase!We at the International Resin Modellers Association ([]) find this series to be very helpful in new kit ideas for our 1/72 scale line. Highly recommended!. scale line. Highly recommended!