I have just finished reading a very good book. Its not about aircraft but its about the history of the UK rocket programme 1950 to 1971. Its called
"A Vertical Empire" By C.N.Hill. Its full of interesting information from the Saunders Roe Rocket planes to the Blue Streak IRBM and Its use as a first stage in the ELDO programme. It is an eye opener about the lack of will from the politicians and the frustration of the engineers and designers. In spite of govenment the programme was a huge success. The launchers and rocket engines were the equel of anything the Americans and Russians were using at the time. Its well worth a read. If only to see How short sighted polticians are. Incidently the ISBN is 1-86094-268-7.
[ 13 August 2001: Message edited by: rover2701 ]
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