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Made on the Isle of Wight: From Torpedo Boat to Spacecraft
David L. Williams
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Description for Made on the Isle of Wight: From Torpedo Boat to Spacecraft
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 250 black & white illustrations, 8 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1DBKESW; KND; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 234 x 16. Weight in Grams: 508.
Made on the Isle of Wight is a pictorial celebration of the immense contribution to the aviation, automotive and marine industries that this tiny island has given, from the first hovercraft to boats that held the world water speed record and even the only all-British rocket and satellite into space. With a focus on invention, innovation and record-breaking, local author David L. Williams explores the many products of the island's industry, along with designers and engineers, and the workforce that created these fascinating inventions.
Made on the Isle of Wight is a pictorial celebration of the immense contribution to the aviation, automotive and marine industries that this tiny island has given, from the first hovercraft to boats that held the world water speed record and even the only all-British rocket and satellite into space. With a focus on invention, innovation and record-breaking, local author David L. Williams explores the many products of the island's industry, along with designers and engineers, and the workforce that created these fascinating inventions.
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
508g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750967549
SKU
V9780750967549
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-5
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