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

Description: Watson's Whizzers by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New 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. 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 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. Details ISBN 0764335170 ISBN-13 9780764335174 Title Watson's Whizzers Author Wolfgang W.E. Samuel Format Paperback Year 2010 Pages 224 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd GE_Item_ID:136578015; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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