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Fonthill Media, 2014. Hardcover. New. 224 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.75 inches.
Howard's Whirlybirds: Howard Hughes's Amazing Pioneering Helicopter Exploits by Donald J. Porter - 2014
by Donald J. Porter
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Fonthill Media, 2014. Paperback. New. A clean crisp well preserved 2014 Fonthill Media softcover in a fine tight binding. Little to no shelf wear. Text is bright and free of marks or underlining. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Howard Hughes, the movie mogul, aviation pioneer and political hound dog, has always fascinated the public with his mixture of secrecy, dashing lifestyle and reclusiveness. Companies responsible for major technological leaps often become household names. An exception is Howard Hughes's pioneering helicopter company, Hughes Helicopters, a name that has fallen into oblivion. Yet most schoolboys in the world have heard of the company's prize-winning product: the Apache helicopter. Hughes popularized the light helicopter trainer, mass-produced the first turbine powered light observation helicopter, led the way in hot cycle rotor craft propulsion research and, finally, developed the world's most advanced attack helicopter that was purchased and saw service with the UK. Here's how some of the world's most innovative helicopters were developed. Covering the period from the Second World War until the mid-1980s, you will learn why Hughes military aircraft contracts came under close scrutiny by the US government. The story is rich with tales of technological breakthrough and test-flying bravado made possible by a small crew of engineers and daring pilots. Written by a technical expert and insider to the industry, Howard's Whirlybirds: Howard Hughes' Amazing Pioneering Helicopter Exploits is a fascinating and alternative view on the phenomenal pioneer with unpublished photographs and material that will fascinate the aviation and military historian as well as the casual reader and cinema buff.
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- Keywords Howard Hughes, Actor, Aviation, Pioneer, Helicopters, Helicopter company, Hughes Helicopters, Apache helicopter, turbine powered light observation helicopter, hot cycle rotor craft propulsion research, Attack helicopter, Military aircraft, Pilots,
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