Faster Than the Sun by Peter Twiss
This autobiography of Peter Twiss, the man who flew 1000mph for the first time in history, tells the story of the record-breaking Fairey Delta. It describes the vast organization necessary for the record bid, the political lobbying and the almost intolerable tension when the flights failed.
Twiss, Peter: - Lionel Peter Twiss, OBE, DSC and Bar (23 July 1921 - 31 August 2011) was a British test pilot who held the World Air Speed Record as the first man to fly at a speed greater than 1,000 mph.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781902304434 |
| ISBN 10 | 1902304438 |
| Title | Faster Than the Sun |
| Author | Peter Twiss |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Grub Street Publishing |
| Year published | 2000-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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