Como ex piloto e instructor de navegación, Robert Jackson aporta una perspectiva única moldeada por sus años de participación activa en la aviación. Tras su servicio militar, se estableció como un prolífico escritor y corresponsal especializado en asuntos aeroespaciales y militares. Su profundo conocimiento le permite profundizar en complejas cuestiones estratégicas, ofreciendo comentarios perspicaces. Más allá de sus contribuciones de no ficción, también es el creador de populares series de ficción.
The narrative follows two brothers, chief test pilots for Rolls-Royce aero engines, during the pivotal shift from piston to jet power. With contributions from the Heyworth family and the Rolls-Royce Heritage Trust, the book provides a unique perspective on the development of the jet engine, highlighting the challenges and innovations of the era.
From the F-22 Raptor to nuclear submarines, Military Aircraft, Tanks & Warships Visual Encyclopedia is a fascinating guide to aircraft, tanks and ships from the beginning of the Cold War to the present day with each entry or variant illustrated with a full-colour artwork with an informative caption and technical specifications.
Liners Tankers & Merchant Ships/300 of the World's Greatest Commercial
The Selected Works of Robert Jackson
Key writings from Professor Robert Jackson offer a historical perspective on religious education, addressing contemporary debates in the UK and beyond. The texts highlight pressing issues in the field, providing insights into the evolution of educational practices and policies regarding religion. Through his work, Jackson encourages critical reflection on the role of religious education in fostering understanding and addressing current challenges in multicultural societies.
This text is a history of the Boeing B-17 military aircraft, from its design in the 1930's; originally built to protect the US coastline from hostile warships, through to its involvement in bringing the Third Reich to its knees during World War II.
Illustrated with detailed artworks and full-colour photographs, 'Warships Inside Out' features 50 of the key warships to be used in service. Arranged chronologically, each vessel has a fully-annotated cutaway artwork, and accompanying artworks and photographs showing both the ship's interior and exterior in detail.
First flown on 1 April 1939, the Zero was the world's first long-range strategic fighter. This book will be invaluable to both the aviation enthusiast and modellers, combining a wealth of technical information, photographs and colour profiles.
Military Jet Aircraft is a fully illustrated guide to over fifty of the most important jet-engined aircraft developed between 1945 and the present day, with an artwork and description of each aircraft type alongside action photographs and a comprehensive specifications.
