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WW1 Aircraft Propellers Volumes 1 & 2
by Lt Col R.C. Gardner

WW1 Aircraft Propellers Volumes 1 & 2 contains the first two volumes of a planned series of works on World War 1 wooden propellers.  Volume 1 covers the introduction to WW1 props in general, while Volume 2 concentrates on British propeller makers.

CD - WW1 Props Vol I & 2

What reviewers have said:
"He has produced a highly illustrated testament to propellers of the Great War.  Great value.";  FlyPast magazine.

"Its coverage is wide and the detail is impressive; there is no doubt that the amazing amount of information contained in these pages, both written and pictorial, will enlighten even those who have pursued this subject for many years.  This will doubtless become a classic reference on the subject.";  Aeroplane magazine

What customers have said:
"I've enjoyed reading it and commend you for putting together such a comprehensive book".
"This is a major and excellent work!"
"I really love the work you've done on the wooden propeller book.  It certainly is as exhaustive and complete a work (by far) as anything that has ever been done, as far as I can tell".
"Congratulations on an important work, superbly done".
"Just went through the first half of your book.  You did a top notch job!"

WW1 Aircraft Propellers Volumes 1 & 2 is a compact disc comprising 3 files: Volumes 1 & 2 in pdf format and a database in Microsoft Access format.

Volume 1
is an introductory guide to WW1 props of Britain, France, Germany and the USA.  It covers:

Design and Manufacture.
Air Worthiness Inspectors.
Buying an early propeller.
Care and Restoration.
British 1915 specifications.
British 1917 Handbook on prop construction.
(over 100 pages and illustrations)

Volume 2 is an extensive guide to British propellers and covers in detail:

About 100 designers and makers, their props and decals.
Auxiliary props used on generators etc.
(over 200 pages and 290 illustrations)

A database of WW1 drawing numbers with a search facility.
(
Microsoft Access 2000 or later version required to use this database)

Price £28.00 (pounds sterling).  Total price for one CD including postage & packing.  

 

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