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This book charts the history of the US airlifter from its origins in World War II to today's transport giants.  In doing so, it reveals and describes numerous designs which never saw the light of day, examining the thinking behind them and giving insights into why they did, or did not, succeed. In many ways, this untold story of aviation history reflects both the changing face of conflict and the exercise of geo-political power; it has also had a major bearing on the development of civil aviation. The book has been made possible by the authors being given unprecedented access to major aerospace company archives, uncovering scores of design proposals which have never previously been revealed. It is profusely illustrated, much in full colour, with artwork and three-view drawings extracted from manufacturers' archives and with photographs of original project models. As well as describing how airlifters were progressively developed to meet ever-more demanding military transport requirements, the book looks at other roles for which they were adapted, from nuclear test-beds to Space-Shuttle carriers. This previously untold story describes over 200 unknown, or little known, designs, and contains over 400 illustrations detailing some of the largest and most incredible aircraft ever conceived.

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Craig Kaston initially worked as an Engineering Analyst specializing in threat systems analysis at SETAC Inc. He later moved to Northrop Electronics Division as a Technical Representative followed by a Senior Field Engineer specializing in engine monitoring systems on the A-10, KC-135R, F-14B/D and F-117A and later the F-14 Tomcat. He has provided photographs and graphics to a number of publications. These include the Detail & Scale Colors & Markings series, Steve Ginter's Naval Fighters and Air Force Legends series, and a number of books including Tom Clancy's Fighter Wing: A Guided Tour of an Air Force Combat Wing. Sir George Cox BScAeEng, CRAeS initially worked as an engineer in the Flight Test Department of Vickers Armstrongs, later becoming the Director General of the UK's Institute of Directors and has also sat on boards of major corporations in the UK, USA and continental Europe. He has spoken on design, technology and related issues in some 20 countries as well as at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Sir George is an Honorary Fellow of Queen Mary University of London and holds honorary doctorates from five other universities. He was knighted by the Queen for services to business in 2006.

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