Schneider Trophy to Spitfire; The Design Career of R.J. Mitchell

Description

This is the first book to give a comprehensive account of the entire design career of legendary aircraft designer Reginald J. Mitchell. Renowned as the creator of the iconic Supermarine Spitfire fighter, Mitchell was also responsible for the sleek record-breaking seaplane aircraft that won outright the Schneider Trophy in 1931, and other classic designs such as the Stranraer and Southampton flying boats. John Shelton examines Mitchell's 28 designs and recounts how each of his aircraft emerged in response to contemporary requirements and to prevailing design philosophies.

Author description

John K. Shelton MA, PhD, has a special interest in industrial archaeology and aviation history. Until his retirement he was head of Humanities at Staffordshire University. He was involved in setting up the 'Spitfire Room' at Stoke-on-Trent Museum. He lives in Staffordshire.

Table of contents

The only book to focus on Mitchell's emergence and rise to prominence in the aircraft design world.The book shows how far Mitchell came in a career that spanned the years 1919 to 1937 - the critical formative period of British aviation.Includes personal reminiscences and anecdotes from those who worked with Mitchell.Fully illustrated with archive photographs and line drawings.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781844255306
• Publisher : 107610
• Imprint : 107610
• Publication date : July 2008
• Dimensions : 270mm X 210mm X 23mm
• Produced in : United Kingdom
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : Illustrations
• Pages : 256
• Dewey classification : 629.13092
• Bind : Hardback
• Author : John Shelton