Avro Arrow: The Story of the Avro Arrow From Its Evolution To Its Extinction
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| Rating | : | 4.35 (670 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1550460471 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 180 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Primary sources include:Taped interviews, test pilots' firsthand impressions, Avro officials and many plant personnelSurviving company recordsDeclassified government documents. This Cold War aircraft was twenty years ahead of its time. Using two hundred images, the book traces the story of the Arrow from its inception to roll out and flight test, including advanced proposals for the development of future version. Even the aircraft themselves were disassembled and destroyed. This book concentrates solely on the vision, design and technical excellence of the airplane itself rather than the politics of its demise.. Avro Arrow is a fascinating historical record with an extensive collection of rare and highly prized photos, drawings and diagrams. Cancellation of the Arrow called for the destruction of all photos, drawings, models, specifications and tooling. The illustrated memoir of the most advanced fighter jet of the 1950s. At its creation in the mid-1950s, the Avro Arrow was a fighter jet without equal. Unfortunately, political realities resulted in the complete termination of the Arrow project. Diagrams offer stunning details such as the North American strategic defense zones and interception tactics proposed for bomber attacks
The Arrowheads are Richard Organ, Ron Page, Don Watson and Les Wilkinson.
. About the AuthorThe Arrowheads are Richard Organ, Ron Page, Don Watson and Les Wilkinson
Avro Arrow - Book David King An informative summary of the wonderful Avro Arrow aircraft which was way ahead of its time but killed off by stupidity, politically motivated interference from the US and Canadian governments and deliberate misinformation from all sides. A fascinating but sad and familiar chapter in the history of western aviation. See also the BAC TSR-2 aircraft and the Decca Secondary Surveillance Radar syst. "Avro Arrow - High Altitude Fighter that Never Was" according to matt8Avro Arrow - High Altitude Fighter that Never Was If this plane had ever been put into production in 1958, it would probably be just being retired. Designed and created by Canadian aircraft company Avro in the 1950's, this is a fascinating story of a small group of dedicated people doing what no one thought they could against huge odds and very nearly succeeding. Had it not been for political ineptitude and some high level interference from US. 86. If this plane had ever been put into production in 1958, it would probably be just being retired. Designed and created by Canadian aircraft company Avro in the 1950's, this is a fascinating story of a small group of dedicated people doing what no one thought they could against huge odds and very nearly succeeding. Had it not been for political ineptitude and some high level interference from US. "Engrossing" according to Claudio Bompadre. An exhaustive book on one of great "mystery" of jet fighter history.The aircraft program is fully narrated from the enthusiastic "go ahead" to the painfull termination.Direct testimonies of executives,engineers and test pilots make the plot really vivid showing the feelings behind this endeavour:the epilog still looks like the end of a dream. Illustrations,pictures,factory drawings are truly in