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Flying Saucer Aircraft

Flying Saucer Aircraft

by Tony Buttler and Bill Rose
Other book format
Publication Date: 01/12/2006

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Though there has been much speculation on whether flying saucers and the aliens who allegedly favor such craft have any basis in reality, it is a fact that over the years a variety of experimental aircraft that could be described as "flying saucer" types have been developed in different countries right here on earth. Such aircraft have invariably been shrouded in secrecy, and this book finally presents a serious factual study of these mysterious designs. This book covers 20 "flying saucer" and similar aircraft projects in detail, including the Vought V-173 Pancake, the Boeing B390, the German AS-6 and Focke Wulf VTOL saucer, and others. It also covers NASA's research into lenticular lifting body designs, lunar ferry systems, exotic lightship concepts and recent laser propulsion experiments. All of the craft featured in this book are on the cuttin edge of aviation research and will appeal greatly to those fascinated by flying saucers and their sinister or conspirational connections.
ISBN:
9781857802337
9781857802337
Category:
Aviation skills / piloting
Format:
Other book format
Publication Date:
01-12-2006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Midland Publishing Limited
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
290x222x18mm
Weight:
0.96kg
Tony Buttler

Tony Buttler joined High Duty Alloys in 1974 as a metallurgist and for nearly 20 years was involved in the testing of aluminium and titanium airframe and engine components. After leaving HDA, he earned his Masters degree in Archives and Library Studies at Loughborough University, and in 1996 began his career as an aviation historian. He has since written 30 books and numerous articles, and has become particularly well known for his work on prototypes and secret projects. He lives in Worcestershire, UK.

Bill Rose

Bill Rose grew up in North London and was educated at Buckingham College, Harrow Technical College and the University of Westminster. He began his working life as a laboratory technician, became a Fleet Street press photographer and eventually moved into journalism. He has worked for science magazines, technical publications and various national and provincial newspapers. Bill has also undertaken research for UK based TV production companies and is now best known for his books on aviation and spaceflight.

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