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automotive industry
aviation history
aviation industry
boat
boats
british rocket
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From torpedo boats to spacecraft
hovercraft
industry
innovation
invention
inventions
island
isle of wight
Language_English
marine industry
motoring industry
only all-british rocket
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record-breaking
satellite
ship
ships
softlaunch
space
space satellite
the first hovercraft
workforce
world water speed record
Product details
- ISBN 9780750967549
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 05 Sep 2016
- Publisher: The History Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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Made on the Isle of Wight is a pictorial celebration of the immense contribution to the aviation, automotive and marine industries that this tiny island has given, from the first hovercraft to boats that held the world water speed record and even the only all-British rocket and satellite into space. With a focus on invention, innovation and record-breaking, local author David L. Williams explores the many products of the island’s industry, along with designers and engineers, and the workforce that created these fascinating inventions.
DAVID L. WILLIAMS’s background is in professional industrial photography and technical publications. He was previously responsible for the entire aircraft and hovercraft in-service support operation of Westland Aerospace. He spent time working aboard lighthouse tenders and cable layers and is an Associate of the British Institute of Professional Photographers and member of the World Ship Society. He has written over 30 books on shipping and related subjects, including Great Passenger Ships that Never Were, Made on the Isle of Wight and Cabin Class Rivals for The History Press. He lives on the Isle of Wight.
