The Sycamore Seeds: The Early History of the Helicopter
Helicopter History research by Charles E. MacKay. covering Inter-War (1918-1939), WWII (1939-1945). using Technical Analysis and Archival Research.
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Overview
History of helicopter and autogyro development from early work to 1960, including Cierva, Weir, Sikorsky, and Focke Achgelis programmes. Covers British rotorcraft milestones such as Weir W5 and W6, Cierva W9, Air Horse, Rotachute, and Bristol Sycamore development, with company-record detail. Also examines wartime German helicopter work and related British and American influence.
A5 format, 219 pages, with over 300 rare images and drawings.
At a Glance
- Category: Helicopter History
- Pages: 168
- Publication Year: 2021
- ISBN: 9780957344334
- Condition: New
- In Stock: Yes
- Price: £12.86
- Era: Inter-War (1918-1939), WWII (1939-1945)
- Aircraft / Systems: Autogyros, Helicopters
- Geographic Focus: Britain, Europe
- Research Themes: Rotorcraft Development, British Innovation, Autogyro Evolution
- Academic Use: Helicopter Museum, Imperial War Museum
- Sources: Technical Analysis, Archival Research
Why readers choose this book
- Source base: Technical Analysis, Archival Research
- 168 pages of focused research
- Referenced in 20+ citations
- Used by Helicopter Museum, Imperial War Museum
- Latest edition year: 2021
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