- Paperback: 280 pages
- Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd; Reprint edition (5 Aug 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844259846
- ISBN-13: 978-1844259847
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 15 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 227,537 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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On 6 September 1948, John Derry became the first pilot in Britain to fly faster than the speed of sound. Exactly four years later he died tragically as his experimental prototype DH110 jet broke up in the air at the Farnborough Air Show, in full view of 120,000 spectators. In this authoritative biography, now available in paperback, the authors trace Derry's life story and the part he played in a thrilling era of aviation. They reveal how he became known for his brilliance as a test pilot, but was also loved and respected for his personal qualities.
About the Author
Brian Rivas worked initially as a newspaper journalist on the Basingstoke Gazette before a career change to the hi-fi business; he lives in Somerset. Annie Bullen is a freelance editor and author who specialises in travel and garden writing; she lives in Andover.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
First class publication indicating great depth of background of a man whose life was curtailed at a far too early age.
Unfortunately little has been made of his achievements - the first man to fly through mach one in Britain - together with huge amounts of very risky assessment of research and development aircraft.
The book is the perfect tribute to a great courageous and very talented man
Unfortunately little has been made of his achievements - the first man to fly through mach one in Britain - together with huge amounts of very risky assessment of research and development aircraft.
The book is the perfect tribute to a great courageous and very talented man
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I knew he was a master in aircraft public presentation. His career was a model.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If there ever was a man that deserved a memorial statue to the work of Test Pilots this was him.
Many people will never have heard of him or could have imagined the importance of what John Derry achieved in his sadly cut short life.
The book read very easy and is one that shows just how brave test pilots of the post war jet era really were pushing the boundrys on these untested aircraft that unlike today never had the benefit of computer design simulaters and other technology, it really was by the seat of your pants and truly nail biting stuff.
Some excellent pictures of John Derry and of the great british aircraft he flew and helped test,a first class read about a great British aviation pioneer and De Havilland, the company he flew for.
Many people will never have heard of him or could have imagined the importance of what John Derry achieved in his sadly cut short life.
The book read very easy and is one that shows just how brave test pilots of the post war jet era really were pushing the boundrys on these untested aircraft that unlike today never had the benefit of computer design simulaters and other technology, it really was by the seat of your pants and truly nail biting stuff.
Some excellent pictures of John Derry and of the great british aircraft he flew and helped test,a first class read about a great British aviation pioneer and De Havilland, the company he flew for.
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One of my schoolboy heroes.
I was only a schoolboy when the fatal crash happened and I would have been there had I not decided to go the following day. Read more
Published 1 month ago by PeterJay
Yesterdays Hero
Being a relation of John Derry I found the book fascinating. As a family we also owned John Derry's Chipmunk - GAKDN. Read more
Published 4 months ago by PhilDerry
A Great Read
A beautiful book on many levels. I was at Farnborough on the day of the accident so I have a particular empathy with the whole story. Read more
Published 10 months ago by C. P. Orwell
John Derry
This book was purchased as a gift for a friend. He tells me that he thoroughly enjoyed the book. It arrived quickly and in good condition.
Published 12 months ago by Vron
Real Life Hero
As a school boy when John Derry died this is a step back to the heros of yesterday. If you like the old adventure stories this is the book to get for Christmes. Read and enjoy.
Published 18 months ago by FredTheo
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