The illustrated memoir of the most advanced fighter jet of the 1950s.
At its creation in the mid-1950s, the Avro Arrow was a fighter jet without equal. This Cold War aircraft was 20 years ahead of its time. Unfortunately, political realities resulted in the complete termination of the Arrow project. Cancellation of the Arrow called for the destruction of all photos, drawings, models, specifications and tooling. Even the aircraft themselves were disassembled and destroyed.
Avro Arrow is a fascinating historical record with an extensive collection of rare and highly prized photos, drawings and "found" diagrams. Using 200 images, the book traces the story of the Arrow from its inception to roll out and flight test, including advanced proposals for the development of future versions.
Primary sources include:
- Taped interviews, test pilots' firsthand impressions, Avro officials and many plant personnel
- Surviving company records
- Declassified government documents.
Diagrams offer stunning details such as the North American strategic defense zones and interception tactics proposed for bomber attacks. This book concentrates solely on the vision, design and technical excellence of the airplane itself rather than the politics of its demise.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Introduction
Evolution of the Arrow
Design, Development and Construction
From Rollout to First Flight
Flight Test Program
The Log Book
Iroquois Engine and Flight Testing
Weapons System and Defence Strategy
Black Friday
Company Summary January-February 1959
Arrows for the Future
Technical Data and Drawings
Addendum - 30 Years Later
Bibliography
Index
About the Author :
The Arrowheads were Richard Organ, Ron Page, Don Watson and Les Wilkinson.
Review :
Provides the readers with not only a historical story, but also a mechanical break down of the aircraft, and uncensored government documents.
