Faster Than the SunThis autobiography of Peter Twiss, the man who flew 1000mph for the first time in history, tells the story of the record-breaking Fairey Delta. It describes the vast organization necessary for the record bid, the political lobbying and the almost intolerable tension when the flights failed. |
Contents
Foreword | 7 |
A BOY WITH NO THOUGHT OF FLYING | 20 |
THE UNWILLING SCHOLAR | 31 |
Copyright | |
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Faster Than The Sun: The Compelling Story of a Record-Breaking Test Pilot ... Peter Twiss Limited preview - 2008 |
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