Aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and anyone interested in the history of flying will enjoy this account of Canada's involvement in the aviation industry, and specifically aircraft prototype testing. Canadian pilots were exemplary fliers during the war, and many took up new careers as test pilots when Canada began designing aircraft for the world market in the 1950s. The Chosen Ones puts readers in the cockpit with pilots whose life experience has been filled with many heart-stopping moments both on this continent and abroad. ...
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Aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and anyone interested in the history of flying will enjoy this account of Canada's involvement in the aviation industry, and specifically aircraft prototype testing. Canadian pilots were exemplary fliers during the war, and many took up new careers as test pilots when Canada began designing aircraft for the world market in the 1950s. The Chosen Ones puts readers in the cockpit with pilots whose life experience has been filled with many heart-stopping moments both on this continent and abroad. Black-and-white photographs are featured.
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Very Good+ in Very Good+ jacket. Book Complete number line from 1 to 5; minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition; illustrated with black and white photographs; publication announcement loosely inserted.
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Very Good + in very good + jacket. Canada's Test Pilots in Action. "After WWII, Canada's best flyers brought their versatility to the exacting role of test pilot. 'The Chosen Ones' Tells their gripping stories of taking unproven prototypes into the air." Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases. Previous ownr's name/date on front free endpaper. Black and white photographic illustrations. Dust jacket is NOT clipped. Size: Sm 4to (9" to 11"). 271 pp.
