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Tony Blackman OBE, MA FRAeS was educated at Oundle School and Trinity College Cambridge, where he obtained an honours degree in Physics. He learnt to fly in the RAF, trained as a test pilot, and then joined A V Roe where he became chief test pilot. As an expert in aviation electronics he was subsequently invited by Smiths Industries to join their Aerospace Board, initially as technical operations director, helping to develop the new large electronic displays and flight management systems. On leaving Smiths he joined the board of the UK Civil Aviation Authority. He is a fellow of the American Society of Experimental Test Pilots, a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a Liveryman of the Guild of Air Pilots and Navigators. "Tony Blackman - Test Pilot" covers Tony's captivating career, from the RAF, national service and learning to fly, to squadron flying and testing aircraft at Boscombe Down. Tony gives great insight into the world of the aerospace industry and what it takes to be a test pilot. The book is testament to his fascinating life in aviation during which he flew with the legendary Howard Hughes and tested hundreds of aircraft, including Avros, Shackletons, Victors and all three Vulcan bombers - an almost unique experience.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A real insight into the problems of the early jet aircraft in the RAF.
Gives an understanding of the Test Pilots' role in ensuring that on entering squadron service, the 'bold' pilots will not kill themselves.
Gives an understanding of the Test Pilots' role in ensuring that on entering squadron service, the 'bold' pilots will not kill themselves.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the story of a pilot that tested the new aircraft for the RAF during the golden age of British Aviation, when the United Kingdom lead the world , a reminder for people like myself who grew up in the 1950's and 1960's. To people of a younger age, it also an account of the part played by the author in the history of aviation and a reminder of how much we owe to such courageous men, everytime we board an modern airliner.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Living near Woodford and having worked on the Vulcan I have a great interest in Mr. Blackmans story and I am not disapointed..
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