On the Edge of Flight

A Lifetime in the Development and Engineering of Aircraft

Nonfiction, History, Modern, 19th Century, European General
Cover of the book On the Edge of Flight by Eric William Absolon, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Eric William Absolon ISBN: 9781473816862
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: February 28, 2013
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation Language: English
Author: Eric William Absolon
ISBN: 9781473816862
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: February 28, 2013
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation
Language: English

This is the story of Eric William Absolon, a relentlessly enthusiastic Aviation champion, whose lifelong love of aircraft has never wavered throughout his long and varied career. From boyhood fascination to the adult realization of his ambitions, this first-hand account takes in some of the key events of the dynamic period of twentieth century history which the author lived and worked through. Working his way up the ranks of the Gloster Aircraft Company, Absolon was able to see all the component processes of Aircraft production. The insight he provides into the inner workings of this busting center of Twentieth Century Aircraft production is unparalleled in modern accounts. Anyone with a fascination for the secret life of Aircraft is in for a treat here as the author relays his working experiences at the creative hub of the industry.

His experiences including involvement with the post-war Drop testing of Meteor aircraft, working closely with these infamous vehicles of war in his role as Chief of Engineering Research, as well as an involvement with the more commercial side of Aviation production, a division within Gloster for which he served as Manager.

This narrative charts his career with Gloster as well as a series of other companies who invited Absolon to offer his services. It also relays the story of the implementation and development of his own Aviation production business, Aljac Engineering Ltd. His expertise was highly prized then, and is now applied in the translation of experience into engaging prose, set to appeal to all genre enthusiasts.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is the story of Eric William Absolon, a relentlessly enthusiastic Aviation champion, whose lifelong love of aircraft has never wavered throughout his long and varied career. From boyhood fascination to the adult realization of his ambitions, this first-hand account takes in some of the key events of the dynamic period of twentieth century history which the author lived and worked through. Working his way up the ranks of the Gloster Aircraft Company, Absolon was able to see all the component processes of Aircraft production. The insight he provides into the inner workings of this busting center of Twentieth Century Aircraft production is unparalleled in modern accounts. Anyone with a fascination for the secret life of Aircraft is in for a treat here as the author relays his working experiences at the creative hub of the industry.

His experiences including involvement with the post-war Drop testing of Meteor aircraft, working closely with these infamous vehicles of war in his role as Chief of Engineering Research, as well as an involvement with the more commercial side of Aviation production, a division within Gloster for which he served as Manager.

This narrative charts his career with Gloster as well as a series of other companies who invited Absolon to offer his services. It also relays the story of the implementation and development of his own Aviation production business, Aljac Engineering Ltd. His expertise was highly prized then, and is now applied in the translation of experience into engaging prose, set to appeal to all genre enthusiasts.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Foul Deeds and Suspicious Deaths in and around Frome by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Allied Tanks of the Second World War by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book The Great Eastern Railway in South Essex by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Birth, Marriage and Death Records by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book From Wakefield to Towton by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Copper at the Yard by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book A Home on the Rolling Main by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Photographing the Fallen by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Cold War Warriors by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book United States Airborne Divisions 1942–2018 by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Carriers at War by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book 1 Group: Swift to Attack by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book The Last Prussian by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Nottingham in the Great War by Eric William Absolon
Cover of the book Victoria Crosses on the Western Front - 1917 to Third Ypres by Eric William Absolon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy