This is a very interesting book and a great read, with plenty to entertain the aviation enthusiast and fan of classic jet liners. Read the full review [link=https://www.airportspotting.com/book-review-lockheed-tristar-by-graham-m-simons/]here[/link]
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Overall this is a nice, glossy, colour book on the Boeing 747 which is particularly aimed at aircraft model kit makers, giving lots of intricate information and pictures, with a good overview of the type’s design, testing and operational history. Read the full review [link=https://www.airportspotting.com/flight-craft-boeing-747-book-review]here[/link]
Airport Spotting

For those who, like me, have only a tacit level of understanding of a test pilot’s role, this book will be quite illuminating. Ron Burrows did not set out to become a test pilot and even through his career tried to get back to operational flying but clearly his mix of pilot skills, understanding of technology and analytical thinking are not common and as such the Military Establishment were determined to get the most out of their investment. Burrows documents the flight characteristics of the many aircraft he flew which, on its own, could be tedious but he manages to weave it into anecdotes of his life at different times so the stories are both entertaining and informative. Many of these death defying tales are told in such a “matter of fact” way it makes it almost sound like a job with slight risk but all within a relatively safe envelope. The truth, as we learn, is that the Test Pilot’s role is to define the edges of this envelope so that others can more safely operate. For the.. Read more
NetGalley, Michael Neill

More from the sword: Forthcoming WWI related titles from Pen and Sword
Cher Ami from the International Plastic Modellers Society

Reading early chapters is a joy, as it helps you discover the innovation and foresight Boeing had in producing this jet. It would sell well and prove very popular, reliable and cost effective in a variety of roles. The book looks in detail at the variants, how they came about, and what made each different. Read the full review [link=https://www.airportspotting.com/boeing-737-the-worlds-most-controversial-commercial-jetliner-book-review/]here[/link]
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