Scotland's Wings

Triumph and Tragedy in the Skies

Robert Jeffrey

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Black and White Publishing
10 January 2023

Long before airliners crossed the Atlantic and American stealth bombers secretly flew into the NATO airbase at Machrihanish, pioneers of aviation were at work in the unlikely surroundings of Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow's West End. And in many parts of Scotland, from great industrial cities to remote islands, pioneer aviators played a more significant role in the history of flight than is often acknowledged.

Scotland's Wings is filled with fascinating insights into Scottish aviation and the people who made it possible, like Percy Pilcher who built 'The Hawk' glider in 1896 and very nearly became the first man to invent a machine capable of sustained flight. From the construction of the most northerly airship station in mainland Britain, the RNAS LONGSIDE, to the experience of Scottish civilians and pilots during the Clydebank Blitz of 1941, this account is a glimpse into thrilling, dramatic and sometimes controversial adventures in Scottish aeronautics.

By: Robert Jeffrey
Imprint: Black and White Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 311g
ISBN: 9781785304064
ISBN 10: 1785304062
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 10 January 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Robert Jeffrey is a long-serving Glasgow journalist and the former managing editor of the Herald group of newspapers. His many best-sellers include Glasgow's Hard Men, Glasgow's Godfather and Gentle Johnny Ramensky.

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Scotland's Wings

Triumph and Tragedy in the Skies

Robert Jeffrey

$39.99

Paperback

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