Beardmore Aviation: The Story of a Scottish Industrial Giant's Aviation Activities
A detailed history of the William Beardmore and Co Ltd.'s significant contribution to the development of the Scottish aircraft industry from the various aircraft designs it manufactured (including the WBI/WBII/ WBIIb/ WBIV/WBV/ WBIX /WBX/WBXXIV/ WBXXXVI series, Beardmore Inflexible and under licence the Sopwith Pup and Sopwith Camel and DFW, Handley Page V1500, Nieuport XII), aero engines (including the Beardmore Typhoon/Cyclone/ Tornado [used on the R-101 airship]), airships, the HMS Argus aircraft carrier and the Beardmore School of Reserve Flying at Renfrew. Fills an important gap in British industrial history.
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Beardmore Aviation: The Story of a Scottish Industrial Giant's Aviation Activities by Charles E. MacKay represents 312 pages of meticulously researched scottish aviation history content. This new condition book provides essential insights into industrial aviation, airship development, scottish manufacturing.
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Charles E. MacKay is a renowned aviation historian with over 19 published books and 1,700+ satisfied customers worldwide. His expertise in scottish aviation history makes him a leading authority in the field.
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- • Industrial Aviation
- • Airship Development
- • Scottish Manufacturing
- • R101 Project
Historical Periods
- • Pre-WWI
- • WWI (1914-1918)
- • Inter-War (1918-1939)
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- • Scotland Aviation History
- • Britain Aviation History
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Chapter 1: The Origins of Beardmore Aviation (1913-1914)
"The story of Beardmore Aviation begins not with aviation at all, but with the industrial might of William Beardmore & Company, one of Scotland's most powerful engineering firms. By 1913, the company had established itself as a major shipbuilder and steel manufacturer on the River Clyde. However, it was William Beardmore's personal fascination with the emerging field of aviation that would lead the company into an entirely new realm of engineering......"
Chapter 4: Airship Development - From Coastal Patrol to R101
"Beardmore's entry into airship construction represented one of the most ambitious chapters in British aviation history. The company's expertise in large-scale engineering and metalwork made it a natural choice for the Admiralty's airship program. The first Beardmore airship, designated No. 23r, took to the skies in 1917 and immediately demonstrated the potential of these magnificent flying machines for maritime patrol duties......"
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Charles E. MacKay is a renowned aviation historian and author specializing in Scottish aviation heritage, military aviation history, and aircraft development. With over 19 published books and more than 1,700 satisfied customers worldwide, Charles has established himself as a leading authority on aviation history. His works are used as primary references by aviation researchers, museums, and academic institutions including the Imperial War Museum, RAF Museum, and major universities.
Based in Glasgow, Scotland, Charles conducts extensive archival research and has unprecedented access to historical aviation documents, photographs, and company records. His books combine rigorous academic research with engaging storytelling, making complex aviation history accessible to both scholars and enthusiasts.