BRITISH PRIVATE AIRCRAFT Volume One – The Re-awakening Years 1946-1970

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Descrive ed illustra gli aerei privati prodotti dall’industria aeronautica britannica dal 1946 al 1970. L’abbondante iconografia è costituita da centinaia di fotografie tratte dalla incomparabile collezione dell’Autore e di trittici dei principali tipi di aereo. 

The author's previous two-volume history of British private aircraft between the wars is the seminal work on the topic. He has now extended the story into the post-war years, and describes the many changes and developments in the industry after 1945. From being a world leader in private light aircraft, the British industry struggled and ultimately failed to compete with the US and French industries. How and why this happened is described in detail by someone who was heavily involved in the industry, and suitable blame is apportioned between governments, financiers and designers! Volume 1 is profusely illustrated with photographs from the author's unrivalled collection, and 3-view plans of all significant aircraft.