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The Power to Fly: From De Havilland Apprentice to Chairman of General Electric Engines

Categorie	Vliegtuigen & Luchtvaart
Boeknummer	#326456-XD4
Titel	The Power to Fly: From De Havilland Apprentice to Chairman of General Electric Engines
Auteur	Rowe, Brian
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij	Barnsley : Pen & Sword
Jaar van uitgave	2005
ISBN10	1844152006
ISBN13	9781844152001
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original boards, dust jacket, illustrated with some b/w photographs, 8vo.
Samenvatting	This is the fascinating autobiography that tells how a young English boy who endured the horrors of World War II in London went on to become the Chairman of one of the World's greatest aircraft engine manufacturers - General Electric. From his early beginnings as an apprentice at de Havilland in Elstree working on the very basic Gypsy piston engine through to the acquisition of an outstanding qualification in engineering at Durham University, this story reveals much about the conditions of work and technology of those early post-war years. What was then known as 'The Brain Drain' enticed the author into a career in the USA. He rose steadily through the ranks of GE and worked on major new advances in jet-engine technology for both military and civil applications. His career lead him to me... (Lees verder)et many of the most influential politicians, aviation icons and world leaders. As fascinating as the technology, is the politicking that went on in the 70s, 80s and 90s to secure billion dollar orders on a global scale.
Pagina's	207
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 8,00

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