Guy Black DH9: From Ruin to Restoration (Hardback) (UK IMPORT)
by Guy Black
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Further Details Title: DH9: From Ruin to Restoration Condition: New Author: Guy Black Publisher: Grub Street Publishing EAN: 9781908117335 ISBN: 9781908117335 Format: Hardback Subtitle: The Extraordinary Story of the Discovery in India and Return to Flight of a Rare WWI Bomber Release Date: 09/23/2019 Language: English Genre: Technology & Engineering Topic: History, Military History, Law & Politics, Travel & Transport Item Height: 240mm Item Length: 170mm Description: In 2000 aircraft restorer Guy Black of Aero Vintage located the hulks of at least two Airco DH9 bombers in a remote part of India – hidden away in what had been a Maharaja’s elephant stable at his palace in Bikaner, Rajasthan. They were truly remarkable finds, and extremely rare examples of a near-extinct and important WWI aircraft type – none of which had survived in Britain. Recognising their importance to the UK’s aviation heritage, and excited by the challenge of restoration, Guy set about negotiating their purchase and returning them back to England. Here the whole intriguing story is told – fully illustrated step-by-step – from discovery to recovery, through to research, restoration, re-construction and first flight, all in fascinating, meticulous detail. Also covered is the account of the restoration of the first DH9 to be completed, now housed as a non-flying exhibit at the IWM Duxford. Item Width: 26mm Item Weight: 800g Release Year: 2019 Missing Information? Please contact us if any details are missing
- Publisher: Grub Street
- Year: 2019
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9781908117335
- Condition: Fine
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