Crecy Publishing will be releasing a new book this spring by Ken Ellis: Britain’s Aircraft Industry since 1909

”Ken Ellis gives a detailed and accessible history of the aircraft industry in Britain from its origins to the present day. This celebration of a world class industry at the cutting edge of excellence is heavily illustrated throughout.”
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Britain established the world’s first aircraft factory in 1909 after the Short brothers met up with the American Wright brothers and struck a deal. The industry expanded rapidly to rise to the challenge of World War One with such thoroughbreds as the Camel and the SE.5. The post-conflict slump proved to be difficult but classics such as the Moths, the Hart family and the Gladiator maintained Britain’s leadership. Another war loomed and iconic types such as the Hurricane, Lancaster, Mosquito, Spitfire and the Meteor jet appeared.
With the return of peace over 20 major manufacturers faced inevitable contraction. The misguided Bristol Brabazon airliner was a dead end but the superb de Havilland Comet and Vickers Viscount led the field. Canberras, Hunters, Lightnings and the V-bombers met the Cold War confrontation.
For the first time here is a readable, highly illustrated, examination of the entire industry; its heritage and the changes it faces in the 21st century, both technical and political. The life and times of the 40 ‘big names’ from Airbus to Westland: aircraft, designers, factories, failures and successes, mergers and closures are all explained, supported by statistical tables and copious illustrations. Here is a celebration of a world class industry that remains at the cutting edge of excellence.

Selling Points
•A detailed and accessible history of the aircraft industry in Britain from its origins to the present day.
•A celebration of a world class industry that remains at the cutting edge of excellence.
•Heavily illustrated throughout with photos, contemporary advertisements and manufacturers’ brochures.

Product description:
ISBN: 9781910809426
Binding: Hardback
Dimensions: 280mm x 216mm
Pages: 320
Photos/Illustrations: 300 photos & artwork

This product will be in stock on Thursday 30. April, 2020.

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