History of Air-To-Air Refuelling

Nonfiction, History, Military, Weapons, Aviation
Cover of the book History of Air-To-Air Refuelling by Richard Tanner, Pen and Sword
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Richard Tanner ISBN: 9781783460281
Publisher: Pen and Sword Publication: September 18, 2006
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation Language: English
Author: Richard Tanner
ISBN: 9781783460281
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Publication: September 18, 2006
Imprint: Pen and Sword Aviation
Language: English

This is a unique account of the development and operational use of air-to-air flight refuelling since its early beginnings in the USA and the UK to the equipment that is in use today. The author draws upon his life-long career as senior design engineer with the successful British company In-Flight Refuelling who were responsible for the development of the hose and drogue technique now preferred by many of the world's air forces.

The story begins in the early 1920s when the art of air refuelling was part of the Barn Storming record-breaking attempts that were popular in the USA. It continues into the late thirties when successful experiments were made. Amazingly, the Royal Air Force were not interested in pursuing this great technical advantage during World War II and it was the USAAF who requested the British invention to experiment with on their B-17s and B-24s. The Korean War saw extended use of operational air-to-air refuelling for the first time and now the 'tanker fleet' is an essential unit in major air-forces around the world.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This is a unique account of the development and operational use of air-to-air flight refuelling since its early beginnings in the USA and the UK to the equipment that is in use today. The author draws upon his life-long career as senior design engineer with the successful British company In-Flight Refuelling who were responsible for the development of the hose and drogue technique now preferred by many of the world's air forces.

The story begins in the early 1920s when the art of air refuelling was part of the Barn Storming record-breaking attempts that were popular in the USA. It continues into the late thirties when successful experiments were made. Amazingly, the Royal Air Force were not interested in pursuing this great technical advantage during World War II and it was the USAAF who requested the British invention to experiment with on their B-17s and B-24s. The Korean War saw extended use of operational air-to-air refuelling for the first time and now the 'tanker fleet' is an essential unit in major air-forces around the world.

More books from Pen and Sword

Cover of the book Malta's Greater Siege & Adrian Warburton DSO* DFC** DFC (USA) by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book The Fighting Padre by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book The Home Front: Sheffield in the First World War by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book The Biggin Hill Wing 1941 by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Slim: Unofficial History by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book The Privatisation Classes by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Images of the Past: Wembley by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Discovering Classical Music: Stravinsky by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Keeping Faith by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book High Noon of Empire by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Storm Chaser by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Plan Z by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Two-Man Air Force by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Frank McClean by Richard Tanner
Cover of the book Yorkshire VC's by Richard Tanner
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy