This study explains how Westland dominated British helicopter production and why government funding and support failed to generate competitive ""all-British"" alternatives.
In doing so, the book evaluates broader historiographic assumptions about the purported ""failure"" of british aircraft procurement during the early post-war period and considers the scope and limitations of licensed production as a government-mandated procurement strategy.
By:
Matthew R.H. Uttley Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 453g ISBN:9781138987036 ISBN 10: 1138987034 Series:Studies in Air Power Pages: 256 Publication Date:26 November 2015 Audience:
College/higher education
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General/trade
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Primary
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
"Helicopter International ""an excellent study"" Air International April 2002: - ""the most comprehensive source of information on Britain""s helicopter procurement policy ... and an invaluable database for the student of British Aviation history. Recommended."" Air International ""offers extensive coverage of significant aspects of the application of military aviation in the 20th Century"" ""highly recommended...a worthy addition to the shelves of anyone who seriously studies the UK aircraft industry"" - Air Enthusiast"
