Watson's Whizzers: Operation Lusty and the Race for Nazi Aviation Technology by

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Watson's Whizzers by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel Watsons Whizzers is the complex story of the meticulously planned and executed disarmament of the Luftwaffe after its defeat in the spring of 1945, and the retrieval and transfer to the United States of Germanys advanced aeronautical technology and world-class scientists. Technology so superior that it would in short measure change the look of United States air forces. Although General Spaatz in May 1945 had under his command 17,000 planes of all kinds, the largest air armada ever assembled , they were of little future use. The future was about swept wing aircraft flying at supersonic speeds, or close to it: the incomparable Boeing B-47 jet bomber and its successor the eight jet B-52; the North American F-86 fighter and its supersonic successor the F-100 Supersaber were the immediate results of the German technology transfer and secured Americas future in the darkest days of the Cold War. SELLING POINTS: . fascinating account of the earliest days of the jet age. Americas race against the Soviets to acquire German technology in WWII . technology that led directly to Americas advances in jet and rocket programs ILLUSTRATIONS 120 b/w images FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Retired U.S. Air Force colonel Wolfgang W. E. Samuel is the author of "German Boy: A Refugees Story", "I Always Wanted to Fly: Americas Cold War Airmen", "The War of Our Childhood: Memories of World War II", and "American Raiders: The Race to Capture the Luftwaffes Secrets", all published by University Press of Mississippi. He lives in Fairfax Station, Virginia. Long Description Watsons Whizzers is the complex story of the meticulously planned and executed disarmament of the Luftwaffe after its defeat in the spring of 1945, and the retrieval and transfer to the United States of Germanys advanced aeronautical technology and world-class scientists. Technology so superior that it would in short measure change the look of United States air forces. Although General Spaatz in May 1945 had under his command 17,000 planes of all kinds, the largest air armada ever assembled , they were of little future use. The future was about swept wing aircraft flying at supersonic speeds, or close to it: the incomparable Boeing B-47 jet bomber and its successor the eight jet B-52; the North American F-86 fighter and its supersonic successor the F-100 Supersaber were the immediate results of the German technology transfer and secured Americas future in the darkest days of the Cold War. Feature fascinating account of the earliest days of the jet age Americas race against the Soviets to acquire German technology in WWII technology that led directly to Americas advances in jet and rocket programs Description for Sales People fascinating account of the earliest days of the jet age Americas race against the Soviets to acquire German technology in WWII technology that led directly to Americas advances in jet and rocket programs Description for Bookstore fascinating account of the earliest days of the jet age Americas race against the Soviets to acquire German technology in WWII technology that led directly to Americas advances in jet and rocket programs Details ISBN0764335170 Year 2010 ISBN-10 0764335170 ISBN-13 9780764335174 Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Subtitle Operation Lusty and the Race for Nazi Aviation Technology Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States DEWEY 940.544943 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Author Wolfgang W.E. Samuel Illustrations over 120 bw images Short Title WATSONS WHIZZERS Language English Media Book Residence VA, US Publication Date 2010-08-19 AU Release Date 2010-08-19 NZ Release Date 2010-08-19 US Release Date 2010-08-19 UK Release Date 2010-08-19 Audience General Pages 224 Format Paperback We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:77306862;

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