Fairlies Secret War by John Riddell
Highly illustrated throughout and making use of previously unpublished material, this book tells the full story of the secret wartime experimental unit at Fairlie for the first time. It describes the impact it had on local people, and their relationship with the naval officers and scientists who came to work there.'a book that for the first time tells the full story of Fairlie's war'
-- Sally McDonald * Sunday Post *Born in Giffnock, John Riddell became interested in the Clyde, shipping and engineering from a young age. He worked as a civil engineer before becoming a senior lecturer and reader in water engineering at the University of Strathclyde. He has lived in Fairlie since 1972, and in retirement has continued to pursue his interest in the Clyde, ships and local history.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781839830235 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839830239 |
| Title | Fairlies Secret War |
| Author | John Riddell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2022-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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