Name: R. J. Mitchell to the Spitfire (en Inglés)
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Author: Shelton, John
ISBN: 9781781558850

portada R. J. Mitchell to the Spitfire (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

John Shelton

Editorial

Fonthill Media

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

448

Encuadernación

Tapa Dura

ISBN13

9781781558850

Categorías

Reino unido
Siglo xx - c. 1900-c. 1999
Biografías
Fuerzas aéreas
Historia de europa
Historia militar
Transporte: interés general

R. J. Mitchell to the Spitfire (en Inglés)

John Shelton (Autor) · Fonthill Media · Tapa Dura

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The definitive account of the life and designs of Britain's best-known aeronautical engineer.R. J. Mitchell: To the Spitfire is the definitive account of the life and designs of Britain's best-known aeronautical engineer.John Shelton calls upon unpublished letters and extensive press accounts, concentrating particularly on the harsh conditions of Mitchell's apprentice years, the precarious state of the aircraft firm he joined, and moments of good fortune of which he took advantage. He was a 'chancer' as well as a methodical developer of, mainly, slow-flying seaplanes.Mitchell's progress from draughtsman, with no formal training in aeronautical design, to internationally known chief designer is charted through a chronological study of his designs - revealing a formidable work ethic with a complex personality, which combined 'dreams and common sense'. It will also be shown how the success of his high-speed Schneider Trophy designs propelled him reluctantly into public attention and how his anxiety for his pilots' safety matched an equal concern that his designs should not let down an expectant nation.Later expectations on him to produce a 'killer fighter' were equally daunting, and the outcome was often uncertain, but details of colleagues' accounts highlight the essential and unique contribution of Mitchell's experience and drive to the eventual appearance of the iconic Spitfire.