Jet Prototypes of World War II: Gloster, Heinkel, and Caproni Campini's wartime jet programmes

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Tony Buttler Adam Tooby

Jet Prototypes of World War II

Gloster, Heinkel, and Caproni Campini's wartime jet programmes

Tony Buttler, Adam Tooby

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Osprey
01 October 2019

History; Second World War; Military aircraft; Aerospace & aviation technology

Series: X-Planes

While World War II raged, pioneering aircraft and engine designers were busy developing the world’s first practical jet-powered research aircraft to test and prove the new technology. This book examines the aircraft that paved the way for Germany’s Me 262 and Britain’s Meteor - the world's first jet fighters.

Throughout the war, Germany, Italy and Britain engaged in top-secret jet programmes as they raced to develop the airpower of the future. Various experimental aircraft were trialled in order to achieve the goal of producing an effective engine and fighter that could harness the potential of the jet power. These included the German Heinkel He 178 research aircraft and Heinkel He 280 jet fighter prototype, the famed British E.28/39 research aircraft built by Gloster Aircraft as well as the stillborn E.5/42 fighter and E.1/44 Ace fighter prototype, and finally the remarkable Italian Caproni-Campini N.1/CC 2 research aircraft. Illustrated throughout with full-colour artwork and rare photographs, this fascinating study examines the fore-runners to the military jet age.

By: Tony Buttler
Illustrated by: Adam Tooby
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 11
Dimensions: Height: 248mm, Width: 184mm,
Weight: 242g
ISBN: 9781472835987
ISBN 10: 1472835980
Series: X-Planes
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 01 October 2019
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction /The Heinkels/The Glosters/The Caproni Campini /Conclusion /Further Reading /Index

Tony Buttler joined High Duty Alloys in 1974 as a metallurgist and for nearly 20 years was involved in the testing of aluminium and titanium airframe and engine components. After leaving HDA, he earned his Masters degree in Archives and Library Studies at Loughborough University, and in 1996 began his career as an aviation historian. He has since written 30 books and numerous articles, and has become particularly well known for his work on prototypes and secret projects. He lives in Worcestershire, UK.