Negative Gravity: A Life of Beatrice Shilling
by Matthew Freudenberg
This aeronautical engineer solved a vexing problem in a famous WWII aero engine, raced motorcycles, had a long string of letters after her name, but resolutely marched to her own beat—which is why today few remember her!
By Precision Into Power: A Bicentennial History of D. Napier
by Alan Vessey
From the earliest days of the Industrial Revolution into the 21st century, Napier engines and precision machinery made progress—literally and figuratively—possible. This book takes a stab at telling that story.
The Four Geniuses of the Battle of Britain: Watson Watt, Henry Royce, Sydney Camm & RJ Mitchell
by David Coles & Peter Sherrard
Radar, airframes, and aero engines played a key role in this predominantly aerial engagement. This book presents bios and work histories of four of the men in the design offices in the years before the war.
Freedom’s Forge: How American Business Produced Victory in World War II
by Arthur Herman
Two men who never donned a uniform were absolutely critical to America’s dominance in the war. At last here is a book to tell their story and the one of public and private sector cooperation. Don’t think for a moment this is a boring book!
Making Cars at Crewe
by Peter Ollerhead
Crewe was the home of Rolls-Royce until they moved to Goodwood. This book looks at how they are built and who does it.
Building the P-51 Mustang
by Michael O’Leary
So, how did they do it? Build the legendary Mustang, that is. This book lets you look over their shoulders and tells you at the same time a lot about the aircraft itself.
X-Plane Crashes
by Peter W. Merlin and Tony Moore
This book is less about experimental planes than the process of and reasons behind looking for their crash sites. You too could find yourself a cool bookend in the desert—if you knew what you’re doing.
Ultimate Spitfires
by Peter Caygill
This book looks at the later marks of the famous airplane and their special modifications.
Eagle: Henry Royce’s First Aero Engine
by Derek S Taulbut
This excellent book details the development process of Rolls-Royce’s WWI V-12 aircraft engine of complex design, extraordinary power, and uncommon reliability.
Engines and Enterprise: The Life and Work of Sir Harry Ricardo
by John Reynolds
Ricardo’s education at the privileged schools of Rugby and Cambridge, coupled with his undying love for all things mechanical, propelled him on a career path to become one of world’s leading authorities in engine research and development.
Something Quite Exceptional: Hugh Easton and the Battle of Britain Memorial Window for Rolls-Royce
by Adam Goodyear
Many aircraft have been, and are, powered by Rolls-Royce engines. In the WWII context it is of course the Spitfire with its Merlin engine that tops the list. It played a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain, where, against formidable odds the pilots of the planes it powered turned the tides of war.
Rolls-Royce Hillington: Portrait of a Shadow Factory
by Peter Sherrard
Preparing for WWII, the Shadow Factory scheme was the British Government’s attempt to guard against the possible loss of key industrial sites, in this case the Rolls-Royce factory at Derby. The Hillington plant on the outskirts of Glasgow was Rolls-Royce’s first site in Scotland and, in addition to the factory at Crewe, the second Shadow Factory.
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