Howard's Whirlybirds: Howard Hughes's Amazing Pioneering Helicopter Exploits -

Fonthill Media. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Fonthill Media, 2013-06-11. Hardcover. Good.

Fonthill Media, 2015-03-19. Hardcover. Used:Good.

Fonthill Media, 2013. Hardcover. New. 224 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.00 inches.

Hardback. New. Howard Hughes popularised the light helicopter trainer, mass-produced the first turbine-powered light observation helicopter, led the way in hot cycle rotorcraft propulsion research and, finally, developed the world's most advanced attack helicopter - the Apache - that was purchased and also saw service with the UK.

Fonthill Media, UK, 2013. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Hardcover. 224 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Fonthill Media, UK, 2013. First Edition. *** CONDITION: The book itself is in fine condition and comes in fine dust jacket. More specifically: Boards have no wear, rubbing or soiling. Dust jacket is in excellent condtion. Dust jacket is unclipped. Dust jacket is protected in clear, plastic sleeve. Pages are clean and unmarked and in excellent condition. *** ABOUT THIS BOOK: Howard Hughes, movie mogul, aviation pioneer and political hound dog, has always fascinated the public, yet his legacy involving the aviation industry is often under appreciated. Hughes Helicopters was one of America's pioneering aviation companies, but few have heard of it. It mass produced the first turbine-powered light observation helicopter, popularized the light helicopter trainer, tested a gigantic 'tip-jet' powered flying crane, and developed the world's most advanced attack helicopter, the… Read More

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.