| Author |
Wilson, Eugene E., 1887-1974 |
| LoC No. |
50005372
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| Title |
Slipstream: the autobiography of an air craftsman
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| Original Publication |
United States: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1950.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell, Benedictine University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Slipstream: The Autobiography of an Air Craftsman" by Eugene E. Wilson is an autobiography written in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the author's experiences as an aeronautical engineer and craftsman, chronicling his journey through the evolving landscape of aviation from World War I to the advancements during and after World War II. It likely addresses not only technical aspects of aircraft development but also the socio-political dynamics surrounding aviation and military strategy. At the start of the autobiography, Wilson reflects on the significant transformations in air power and aviation during his career. He describes being appointed to the Bureau of Aeronautics amid a period of political contention in naval aviation, particularly highlighting the competing views of military leaders like General Billy Mitchell and Admiral William Adger Moffett. Through his personal experiences, including his work on engines and air transport, Wilson emphasizes the importance of adapting technological innovation for peaceful applications and the crucial debates on military versus civilian aviation roles, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the air industry's history and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HD: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Production
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| LoC Class |
VG: Naval science: Minor services of navies
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| Subject |
Wilson, Eugene E., 1887-1974
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| Subject |
United States. Navy -- Aviation
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| Subject |
Aircraft industry -- United States -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70689 |
| Release Date |
May 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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