Britain's Aircraft Industry: What Went Right? What Went Wrong?
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
At the crossroads of ambition and decline, Britain's Aircraft Industry: What Went Right? What Went Wrong? presents a rigorous and unflinching post-mortem of one of the twentieth century's most storied industrial sectors. Arthur Reed, air correspondent for *The Times*, chronicles the turbulent arc of British aviation manufacturing — from its pioneering post-war triumphs to the painful rationalisations, missed opportunities, and political missteps that saw Britain steadily lose ground to American and European rivals. Drawing on his unparalleled access as a seasoned aviation journalist, Reed argues with authority and precision, presenting a narrative that is equal parts industrial history, economic critique, and national reckoning. His prose is measured yet pointed, illuminating how government policy, corporate hubris, and engineering brilliance collided with devastating consequences for an industry that once led the world. For anyone seeking to understand how Britain squandered — and occasionally safeguarded — its aeronautical inheritance, this work remains an essential and deeply provocative account.
Author: Arthur Reed
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, J.M. Dent & Sons Ltd
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
At the crossroads of ambition and decline, Britain's Aircraft Industry: What Went Right? What Went Wrong? presents a rigorous and unflinching post-mortem of one of the twentieth century's most storied industrial sectors. Arthur Reed, air correspondent for *The Times*, chronicles the turbulent arc of British aviation manufacturing — from its pioneering post-war triumphs to the painful rationalisations, missed opportunities, and political missteps that saw Britain steadily lose ground to American and European rivals. Drawing on his unparalleled access as a seasoned aviation journalist, Reed argues with authority and precision, presenting a narrative that is equal parts industrial history, economic critique, and national reckoning. His prose is measured yet pointed, illuminating how government policy, corporate hubris, and engineering brilliance collided with devastating consequences for an industry that once led the world. For anyone seeking to understand how Britain squandered — and occasionally safeguarded — its aeronautical inheritance, this work remains an essential and deeply provocative account.