Helicopters and Autogiros

{detailed description}In relating the story of man's dream of the helicopter from ancient times to the present, Charles Gablehouse tells of the history of the autogiro, expounds the theory of rotating-wing flight in language easily comprehended by the average person and explains how various rotor systems work. He also recounts various stories of dramatic helicopter rescues in peace and war and of helicopters used as "gunships" in the Vietnam conflict. In addition there is a chapter about helicopter airlines and a section on the revolutionary developments in the newer vertical and short take-off aircraft.
Fifteen years' association - both military and industrial - with the "whirlybird" enable Gablehouse to provide a complete and exciting introduction to the fastest-growing area of modern aviation. Profusely illustrated with half-tone photographs and drawings, his work is an invaluable contribution to aircraft history.
{Author / Publisher / Date}by Charles Gablehouse
published by Scientific Book Club (SBC) edn. 1970 (of Frederick Muller 1968 1st) 206pp illustrated, index, appendix, bibliography 14x22
{condition}near fine inc. d/j.
{delivery info}

The following tables show the shipping costs for this book only.
Multiple purchases will have their costs calculated at the checkout, where the delivery method may also be selected.
Please refer to terms and conditions for further information regarding weight limits, delivery times etc.

U.K.tracked
first class (1-2 days)	£4.75
second class (2-3 days)	£4.25