{"product_id":"9781550460476","title":"Avro Arrow: The Story of the Avro Arrow From Its Evolution To Its Extinction","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe illustrated memoir of the most advanced fighter jet of the 1950s.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its creation in the mid-1950s, the Avro Arrow was a fighter jet without equal. This Cold War aircraft was twenty years ahead of its time. Unfortunately, political realities resulted in the complete termination of the Arrow project. Cancellation of the Arrow called for the destruction of all photos, drawings, models, specifications and tooling. Even the aircraft themselves were disassembled and destroyed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvro Arrow\u003c\/b\u003e is a fascinating historical record with an extensive collection of rare and highly prized photos, drawings and diagrams. Using two hundred images, the book traces the story of the Arrow from its inception to roll out and flight test, including advanced proposals for the development of future version. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrimary sources include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTaped interviews, test pilots'\u003cbr\u003e firsthand impressions, Avro officials and many plant personnel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSurviving company records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeclassified government documents.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagrams offer stunning details such as the North American strategic defense zones and interception tactics proposed for bomber attacks. This book concentrates solely on the vision, design and technical excellence of the airplane itself rather than the politics of its demise. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Boston Mills Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47040214565104,"sku":"9781550460476","price":27.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781550460476_p0.jpg?v=1763784780","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781550460476","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}