Premiere Series Books
1 primary work • 2 total works
Book 154
Illuminates some of the historically significant technical developments that were incorporated into World War II aircraft engines that directly contributed to the execution and tactics of the war. Engines detailed in the book include those from these manufacturers: Rolls-Royce; Bristol, Napier; General Electric; Pratt and Whitney; Allison; and Wright Aeronautical Corporation.
Chronicles the development, production, and application of what was arguably the finest aircraft piston engine ever produced - the Pratt & Whitney R-2800.