Bell X-1 by Peter E Davies

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A detailed history of the pioneering Bell X-1, the first manned craft to break the sound barrier. Brought to life with dazzling digital art, this rocket-powered aircraft launches Osprey's new 'X-Planes' series and brings the reader into the dangerous and thrilling world of experimental aircraft.

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Bell X-1 by Peter E Davies

A detailed history of the pioneering Bell X-1, the first manned craft to break the sound barrier. Brought to life with dazzling digital art, this rocket-powered aircraft launches Osprey's new 'X-Planes' series and brings the reader into the dangerous and thrilling world of experimental aircraft.

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.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781472814647
ISBN 10 1472814649
Title Bell X-1
Author Peter E Davies
Series X-Planes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2016-09-22
Number of pages 80
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.