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LEADER OF THE SKIES: THE FIRST SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS
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Author: Michael Donne
Publisher: Frederick Muller
Year published: 1981
Pagination: 157pp, numerous col & b/w illustrations. Bibliography, large landscape format
Condition: vg in dw
A history of the development of Rolls Royce to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary. From 1906, through WWI when the company manufactured armoured cars, airships and aeroplanes, and WWII when they developed the legendary Merlin engine. Post WWII the company was at the forefront of aviation development with a range of advanced turboprop, turbojet and turbofan engines.