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OverviewOn 6 September 1948, John Derry became the first pilot in Britain to fly faster than the speed of sound. Exactly four years later he died tragically as his experimental prototype DH110 jet broke up in the air at the Farnborough Air Show, in full view of 120,000 spectators. In this authoritative biography, now available in paperback, the authors trace Derry's life story and the part he played in a thrilling era of aviation. They reveal how he became known for his brilliance as a test pilot, but was also loved and respected for his personal qualities. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian Rivas , Annie BullenPublisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9781844259847ISBN 10: 1844259846 Pages: 280 Publication Date: 22 July 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsThe gripping story of one of Britain's greatest experimental test pilots. Includes interviews with those who knew and worked with John Derry. Includes full details of Derry's fateful flight at Farnborough Air Show in 1952. Fully illustrated with archive photographs. September 2008 is the 60th anniversary of Derry becoming the first pilot in Britain to fly faster than sound.ReviewsAuthor InformationBrian Rivas worked initially as a newspaper journalist on the Basingstoke Gazette before a career change to the hi-fi business; he lives in Somerset. Annie Bullen is a freelance editor and author who specialises in travel and garden writing; she lives in Andover. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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