Clydeside Aviation Volume Two: Between the Wars
Clydeside Aviation Volume Two Between the Wars ISBN: 9780957344372. Condition is New. Dispatched with Royal Mail 2nd Class Large Letter. From Spitfires to Airships, Kangaroos to Moths, Autogiros to Helicopters. The second in the Clydeside Aviation series. It looks at aviation events in the Clydeside district from 1919 to 1939. Explains the aeronautical events at Beardmore and Weir, the economic situation and Red Clydeside. Explores the regional airlines at Renfrew and the Scottish Flying Club with freshly researched material. 602 Squadron (City of Glasgow) Auxiliary Air Force is not neglected and starts at the DH9a with the squadron formation and ends in 1939 with the Hawker Hector, Gloster Gauntlet and Supermarine Spitfire. Squadron accidents are pointed out such as at Bishopbriggs and over Renfrewshire. There are descriptions of 269 Squadron, 32 Squadron and 21 Squadrons at Abbotsinch. The founding of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve is explained as is the first flights of the first British helicopter. The 344, A5 pages are supported by over 300 rare pictures and over 40000 words.
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Clydeside Aviation Volume Two: Between the Wars by Charles E. MacKay represents 294 pages of meticulously researched scottish aviation history content. This new condition book provides essential insights into civilian aviation, commercial aviation, military preparation.
Academic Recognition: Cited 60 times in academic research, this book serves as a primary reference for scholars studying scottish aviation history.
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About Charles E. MacKay - Aviation Historian
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.
Research Excellence: MacKay's work is based on extensive archival research, primary source documentation, and unprecedented access to historical aviation records.
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About Charles E. MacKay
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.