Description: JUST RELEASED! "The Birth and Infancy of the Bell Model 206A Helicopter." Quarto, color pictorial softcovers, 122 pages, profusely illustrated with vintage photos, charts, etc., preface, introduction, index. The long-awaited story of the revolutionary Bell Jet Ranger gas turbine-powered helicopter, which debuted in 1966. This is an up-close and personal account written by a man who was "on the ground" the entire time the new helicopter was being developed, built, tested and introduced to the private, commercial and military aviation communities. It is told with wit, authority and detailed first-hand knowledge of the new aircraft, its operating systems and flying characteristics, as well as the men who made it all happen: Lawrence J. Bell, Arthur Young, Bart Kelley, and test pilots Floyd Carlson, "Ned" Gilliand, Dick Kjellander, Joe Mashman and a host of other fascinating characters. Brand-new title!
Price: 19.95 USD
Location: Santa Ana, California
End Time: 2024-12-05T02:10:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.79 USD
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
