Supermarine, one of the great names in British aviation, was associated from its earliest days with flying boats and amphibians - the Channel Type and Sea Eagle saw early airline service, and the Sea Lions initiated Supermarine's association with the international Schneider Trophy contests. The Spitfire, arguably one of the world's best-known aeroplanes, owed its existence to Supermarine's Schneider seaplane experience and the highly successful collaboration with Rolls Royce. After the war Supermarine played a major part in the development of jet aircraft for both the Royal Air Force and the Royal Navy. This title traces the company's entire development; beginning with the aircraft company founded at Woolston by Noel Pemberton-Billing and concludes with the Type 316-318 B.12/36 Bomber. It is illustrated with some 300 photographs and with nearly 80 general arrangement drawings, which include some, hitherto unpublished projects. Appendices cover the dispersal of Spitfire aircraft production, a list of production types and a list of serial numbers by type.

Supermarine Aircraft Since 1914

History

Andrews, A. F.

Morgan, E. B.

Military

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The de Havilland Aircraft Company was founded in 1920, but had its origins with the first steps in biplane design made by Geoffrey de Havilland, who in 1908 left his job with the Motor Omnibus Construction Company to embark on a career as an aeroplane designer. During the First World War, his D.H. 4 bomber design was supplied in hundreds to both the Royal Flying Corps and the United States Army Air Service. A D.H.4 variant was also the first aeroplane to provide a passenger service, between Paris and London. The tradition built on the reputation of de Havilland's work during the First World War, also provided the foundation for some of the most popular aircraft for civil and military aviation the D.H.60 G Gipsy Moth, the D.H.71 Tiger Moth, the D.H.98 Mosquito light bomber, and the D.H.106 Comet are all storied names in the history of British aviation. The story that unfolds in these pages also includes the tragic death of Geoffrey de Havilland's son, Geoffrey Jr., a test pilot killed flying the De Havilland D.H.108. The late A J Jackson had a particular affection for de Havilland aircraft and was particularly fond of flying Tiger Moths. He is also the author of Avro Aircraft since 1908 and Blackburn Aircraft since 1909 (both Putnam).

De Havilland Aircraft since 1909 (Putnam Aviation Series)

JACKSON, A.J.

Lockheed Aircraft Since 1913

FRANCILLON, René J.

<p>Traces the history of the aircraft company and discusses the development of each model aircraft.</p>

Gloster Aircraft Since 1917

JAMES, Derek N.

<p>The development of the German giant bomber was one of the most startling and impressive advances made during the First World War. This is the story of the R-plane and its service history, giving details of every aeroplane that was built.</p>

The German Giants: The German R-Planes 1914-1918

Haddow, G. W.

Saunders and Saro Aircraft Since 1917 (Putnam's British Aircraft)

Engineering & Transportation

Peter London

Engineering

Vickers Aircraft Since 1908

Travel

Andrews, C. F.

Reference

British Civil Aircraft, 1919-72 (Putnam's British Aircraft) (Vol 3)

Business & Money

A.J. Jackson

Industries

Illustrated descriptive catalogue of all aircraft designed and manufactured by the British company between 1915 and 1961, with design and operations specifications and production and service data.

Fairey Aircraft Since 1915

Haylor, H. A.

Avro Aircraft Since 1908 (Putnam's British Aircraft)

Aubrey Joseph Jackson

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