Description
This engaging book, written by the immensely experienced Brian Johnson, provides an intriguing insight into the history of aeronautical engineering, informed by his remarkable 50-year career in the field.
Johnson's adventure began as a young aircraft apprentice, affectionately known as a ‘Trenchard Brat’ at RAF Halton. Clad in overalls, he was eager to uncover the mysteries of aeronautics. He dedicated seven years to the Royal Air Force, surrounded by the roar of propellers, which were still prevalent as jets were just starting to emerge. He eventually transitioned to the commercial sector, beginning as an aircraft engineer and progressively advancing to senior engineering management roles with various aviation engineering firms and airlines across the globe.
Johnson shares valuable insights and reflections on the evolution of aviation during his lengthy career and its impact on those tasked with maintaining commercial airline fleets. He takes pride in the high standards that are consistently met. Consider this: with millions of aircraft movements occurring daily, major mechanical failures are as uncommon as a moment of silence in a kindergarten class. Quite reassuring, don’t you think?
Filled with unforgettable, humorous, and occasionally quirky personal anecdotes, this book is an engaging read for anyone with even a slight interest in aviation or its history. And rest assured, it's written in a style that's accessible to those who may not know a fuselage from a flugelhorn.
Details
Publisher - Woodfield Publishing Ltd
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Brian W Johnson
Published Date - 2011-05-01
ISBN - 9781846831157
Dimensions - 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm
Page Count - 190
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