The Seaplane Years. A History of the Marine and Armament Experimental Establishment 1920-1924 and the Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment 1924-1956

MASON, Tim

Published by Hikoki Publications, Manchester, 2011

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First Edition. quarto, black boards in dust jacket. 240 pp. Hikoki Publications, Tim Mason's book on experimental aircraft and flight testing describes the development and testing of the most evocative of aircraft types, those capable of landing and taking off from water. Beginning with the establishment of the experimental flying boat station at Felixstowe, the author explains the development of aircraft testing in two different environments and examines in detail those maritime aircraft which did much to establish British naval airpower and develop long-range links with the outposts of the Empire. Amongst many unfamiliar and strange aircraft are the Parnall Peto, intended for use on submarines, the Saro Lerwick which turned out to be such a military failure and a bizarre scheme for Sunderland flying boats to carry midget submarines. Coupled with details of those seaplanes which did much to counter the U-boat menace in World War II, more than 300 mostly previously unpublished photos, artworks, and tables. Top corners lightly bumped. quarto, black boards in dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 32179

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Seaplane Years. A History of the Marine ...

Publisher: Hikoki Publications, Manchester

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Hardcover

Edition: First Edition.