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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4765 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 11:58 am Post subject: Tales of Flying |
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Hi
From postings on this board recently it seems there is some interest in the subject so could I make some recommendations.
These are books which cover a number of different aspects of flying rather than just one.
Non Fiction
Fate is the Hunter: Earnest K Gann.
Gift of Wings: Richard Bach.
Slide Rule: Nevil Shute _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
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Keith D
Joined: 16 Oct 2008 Posts: 1130 Location: Upper Swan, Western Australia
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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Neville Shute wrote a couple more flying stories very worth while to read.
PASTORAL - Life on a fictional bomber station during the war operating Wellington bombers.
NO HIGHWAY - A post war tory of a fictional flawed aeroplane and the work at Farnborough to rectify the flaw. This book was actually used during the official investigation of the metal fatigued Comets.
Keith _________________ 1926 Chrysler 60 tourer
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7121 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 1:35 pm Post subject: |
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"Slide Rule" is one of my all time favourite books. That said, I haven't read it for years. Must do so again.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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Penman
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4765 Location: Swindon, Wilts.
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Posted: Mon Jan 04, 2021 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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Keith;
I had kept away from the fiction; but yes Nevil Shute used flying, and his own experiences, in many of his books as well as the ones you mention.
I would suggest Round the Bend as a cracking read.
Just reading the very brief synopsises on here gives an idea.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nevil_Shute
Richard Bach also has other Non-fiction titles interspersed with his more philosophical fiction works. _________________ Bristols should always come in pairs.
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7121 Location: Edinburgh
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22453 Location: UK
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7121 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:08 pm Post subject: |
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You can watch this minor accident to the USS Akron as it happens.
https://youtu.be/P4MWd1pKvZI
The aluminium piano onboard the Hindenburg. The frame, rim, fallboard, and top lid were made of duralumin, and the legs, back bracing, and lyre were made of hollow duralumin tubing. It weighed a mere 356 lb!
The piano was not onboard the Hindenburg on the ship’s final flight. It was removed before the beginning of the 1937 season and taken to the Blüthner factory, where it was placed on display. The piano was destroyed in 1943 when the factory burned following an air raid during the Second Word War.
https://youtu.be/ogNCr8CQBX8
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Peter_L
Joined: 10 Apr 2008 Posts: 2680 Location: New Brunswick. Canada.
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 12:27 am Post subject: |
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Note: Not pleasant to watch.
Akron disaster
I can't remember when I first saw this, it has to be 40+ years back.
What a fiasco....
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6329 Location: Derby
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:04 am Post subject: |
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My neighbour has a Bluthner piano. I have to say; it has a wonderful tone.
Here is another shot of the aluminium piano - presumably aboard the air ship.
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7121 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Both photos are aboard the Hindenburg but Ray's is before the ship was fully finished.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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peter scott
Joined: 18 Dec 2007 Posts: 7121 Location: Edinburgh
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Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 11:35 am Post subject: |
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It is a very disturbing scene but not as disturbing as the later scene that was not filmed of the Akron encountering strong winds over the sea and losing control when the control surfaces were damaged by hitting the water. 76 of the crew lost their lives and only 3 survived.
Peter _________________ http://www.nostalgiatech.co.uk
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