{"product_id":"9780752477480","title":"A View from the Wings: 60 Years in Aviation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA memoir of a life in aviation, from a wartime boyhood to a career in the U.S., UK, and South African industries\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecalling a wartime boyhood in which aircraft flying constantly overhead played a large part, this memoir explains how that experience led to a lifetime career in the aviation industry, in the UK, U.S., and South Africa. Mixed with events of a more personal nature and often told with whimsical humor, the author has evocatively captured the rise and demise of Britain's aircraft industry in the post-war period. It's non-technical style will appeal to those whose memories embrace the sound barrier-breaking years and the leap of faith and technology that saw Concorde defeat the Americans in the race to produce a practical supersonic airliner. The author highlights differences between the different countries' design environments, and includes excellent photographs from his private collection and unique sources.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spellmount, Limited Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47025444651248,"sku":"9780752477480","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780752477480_p0.jpg?v=1763637322","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780752477480","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}