Nimrod - The Centenarian Aircraft

For the first time, this book traces the complete history of the world's first jet airliner, and how this aircraft was developed from the civil airliner the Comet into a succession of military aircraft named Nimrod, which has been the RAF's primary Maritime Patrol Aircraft since the 1970s.

About the author

Bill Gunston is one of the most internationally published and respected military and aviation writers, with 380 published works. An RAF pilot from 1945-48, he went on to become technical editor of Flight, technology editor of Science Journal and editor of Jane's Aero-Engines. His is the author of The Development of Jet and Turbo Aero, The World Encyclopedia of Aero Engines, and The World Encyclopedia of Aircraft Manufacturers.

Summary

For the first time, this book traces the complete history of the world's first jet airliner, and how this aircraft was developed from the civil airliner the Comet into a succession of military aircraft named Nimrod, which has been the RAF's primary Maritime Patrol Aircraft since the 1970s.

Product details

• Authors: Bill Gunston
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780752452708
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-5270-8
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 245 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 448 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Aircraft, space travel; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration