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Harald Penrose

    Harald Penrose served as the chief test pilot at Westland Aircraft Ltd, navigating the evolution of flight from early aviation to jet fighters and helicopters. His passion for aviation extended to design and construction, notably building and flying his own glider in the 1930s. Penrose documented his extensive flying career and the history of British aviation through his numerous writings, offering readers a rich perspective on the development of flight.

    Architect of Wings
    Wings Across the World
    • Architect of Wings

      A Biography of Roy Chadwick-Designer of the Lancaster Bomber

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      hardcover with dust jacket

      Architect of Wings1985
    • Wings Across the World

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Well illus. history of British Airways from 1918. 304pp. prof.illus. some colrd. 20x27c. Hardback in D.J. near fine.

      Wings Across the World1980
      3.5