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"Between 1945 and 1960, British government policy was to foster an indigenous helicopter research capability. In parallel, Westland Aircraft Limited focused on licensed production of foreign helicopter technology developed in the USA. While other companies subsumed under British government industrial policy failed to enter commercial production, Westland, through the use of this alternative focus, emerged as Britain's sole helicopter manufacturer in 1960. This work shows how Westland dominated British helicopter production and why government funding and support failed to generate competitive ""all-British"" alternatives. The text evaluates historiographic assumptions about the purported ""failure"" of British aircraft procurement during the early post-war period as well as considering the scope and limitations of licensed production as a government-mandated procurement strategy."

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Author:   Matthew R.H. Uttley
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Volume:   11
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.521kg
ISBN:  

9780714651941

ISBN 10:   071465194
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   30 September 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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"Helicopter International ""an excellent study"" Air International April 2002: - ""the most comprehensive source of information on Britain""s helicopter procurement policy ... and an invaluable database for the student of British Aviation history. Recommended."" Air International ""offers extensive coverage of significant aspects of the application of military aviation in the 20th Century"" ""highly recommended...a worthy addition to the shelves of anyone who seriously studies the UK aircraft industry"" - Air Enthusiast"

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