Introduction
Origins
Prototype Design
Flight Test and Development
Influence on Frontline Types
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
A detailed history of the pioneering Bell X-1, the first manned craft to break the sound barrier. Brought to life with dazzling digital art, this rocket-powered aircraft launches Osprey's new 'X-Planes' series and brings the reader into the dangerous and thrilling world of experimental aircraft.
Peter E. Davies is a specialist on modern American
high-performance aircraft, having written or co-written over 25
books including the standard reference work on US Navy and Marine
Corps F-4 Phantom II operations. He is based in Bristol, UK.
Jim Laurier is a native of New England and lives in New
Hampshire. He attended Paier School of Art in Hamden, Connecticut,
from 1974–78, and since graduating with Honours, he has been
working professionally in the field of Fine Art and Illustration.
He has been commissioned to paint for the US Air Force and has
aviation paintings on permanent display at the Pentagon. Jim
created the cutaway and profile art for this book.
Gareth Hector is a digital artist of international standing
as well as an aviation history enthusiast. Gareth completed the
battlescene artwork and cover artwork for this book.
"". . . this little book is good value for the money and will appeal to readers that do not want an overly technical volume on the rocket plane and breaking the sound barrier." --Air Classics Magazine ". . . an outstanding book that is both a great history and a very good read. There are some superb photos, all of them nice and clear and this really enhances the book. It is one that I am sure you will like. Highly recommended." --Modeling Madness "As in Osprey's other series, there are welcome technical touches, including illustrations of the X-1's interior anatomy and the Reaction Motors rocket engine that powered it." --Aviation History
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