The Flying Scots — A CENTURY OF AVIATION IN SCOTLAND —
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This book explores a century of Scottish aviation, from early pioneers to modern developments, highlighting the unique importance of air travel in Scotland's mountainous and remote regions.
Characteristics
| ISBN-13 | 9780952217428 |
| ISBN-10 |
0-9522174-2-2 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Trade paperback |
| Special feature | Foreword by Air-Marshal Sandy Johnstone |
| Condition | Very good |
| Author(s) | Jack Webster |
| Publisher | The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall |
| Number of pages | 88 |
| Published date | 1994 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 29.5 x 21 x 0.6 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS • AVIATION CIVILE |
Description
A century of aviation in Scotland starts with the story of James Barr from Kilchattan Bay on the Isle of Bute who, in 1895, built a model flying machine which became airborne. In 1907 he invented the first rotary engine, a later version of which was fitted to aircraft in the 1914-18 war. This book describes these and other developments with fascinating tales and great detail on early pioneers. The story concludes with the development of Loganair, launched in 1962 as a modest airline in the Orkneys and now under the wing of British Airways. Since much of Scotland is mountainous and remote, the author shows that aviation continues to be more important than in most other parts of the UK.