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Author: Peter E. Davies ,
Jim Laurier (Illustrator) ,
Gareth Hector (Illustrator)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Osprey Publishing
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 18.00cm
, Height: 1.00cm
, Length: 24.40cm
Weight: 0.300kg
ISBN: 9781472814647
ISBN 10: 1472814649
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 22 September 2016
Audience:
General/trade
,
General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Language: English
Reviews
. . . this little book is good value for the money and will appeal to readers that do not want an overly technical volume on the rocket plane and breaking the sound barrier. - <i>Air Classics Magazine</i></p>. . . an outstanding book that is both a great history and a very good read. There are some superb photos, all of them nice and clear and this really enhances the book. It is one that I am sure you will like. Highly recommended. <i> - Modeling Madness</i></p> As in Osprey's other series, there are welcome technical touches, including illustrations of the X-1's interior anatomy and the Reaction Motors rocket engine that powered it. - <i>Aviation History</i></p>
. . . this little book is good value for the money and will appeal to readers that do not want an overly technical volume on the rocket plane and breaking the sound barrier. - <i>Air Classics Magazine</i>
. . . this little book is good value for the money and will appeal to readers that do not want an overly technical volume on the rocket plane and breaking the sound barrier. - Air Classics Magazine . . . an outstanding book that is both a great history and a very good read. There are some superb photos, all of them nice and clear and this really enhances the book. It is one that I am sure you will like. Highly recommended. - Modeling Madness As in Osprey's other series, there are welcome technical touches, including illustrations of the X-1's interior anatomy and the Reaction Motors rocket engine that powered it. - Aviation History
. . . this little book is good value for the money and will appeal to readers that do not want an overly technical volume on the rocket plane and breaking the sound barrier. - <i>Air Classics Magazine</i></p>. . . an outstanding book that is both a great history and a very good read. There are some superb photos, all of them nice and clear and this really enhances the book. It is one that I am sure you will like. Highly recommended. <i> - Modeling Madness</i></p> As in Osprey s other series, there are welcome technical touches, including illustrations of the X-1 s interior anatomy and the Reaction Motors rocket engine that powered it. - <i>Aviation History</i></p>
Author Information
Peter E. Davies is a specialist on modern American high-performance aircraft, having written or co-written over 25 books including the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine Corps F-4 Phantom II operations. He is based in Bristol, UK. Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut, from 1974–78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration. He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Jim created the cutaway and profile art for this book. Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth completed the battlescene artwork and cover artwork for this book.
