Tim Hillier-Graves Boeken

good photographic coverage with newly researched facts

Good Photographic Coverage, Informative Long Captions, New Factual Information, Useful to Modellers.

How the determination of young pilots transformed the Corsair from an aircraft considered too dangerous to fly from carriers into a successful carrier fighter.

The first full history of the 5th Fighter Wing who fought many prolonged, intensive aviation battles with the Japanese in the Indian Ocean and then the Pacific, from April 1944 to August 1945.

The book offers a comprehensive examination of the evolution of locomotives, tracing their technological advancements and historical significance. It delves into various designs, engineering breakthroughs, and the impact of locomotives on transportation and society. Readers will explore the milestones in locomotive history, from early steam engines to modern innovations, highlighting key figures and events that shaped the industry. This thorough analysis serves as an essential resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.

"When Stanier joined the LMS in 1932, as their CME, he was expected to breathe new life into this ailing giant. Since its formation it had steadily lost ground to its main rival, the LNER. In Doncaster, Nigel Gresley and his team, with an eye to advancing locomotive design at the same time as making the company commercially successful, had quickly begun producing a series of high performance and iconic Pacific engines to pull their high profile express trains. Their impact left the LMS trailing in their wake. Under previous CMEs, the LMS had concentrated on 4-6-0 designs to pull their express services, but many felt they lacked sufficient power and had little to offer in performance or glamour when compared to their rivals. Stanier, heavily influenced by his mentor, George Churchward, his work on the GWR and the potential of the Pacific design, saw such a class as essential to the success of the LMS. And so the Princess Royal Class came into being, against a background of some opposition and cultural differences. Despite this, they proved their worth and became popular with their crew and managers. Within a few short years, however, their premier position in the company had been taken by a very worthy successor, the Princess Coronation Class. Overshadowed and often overlooked, they tend to be seen as a stepping stone to something better. Yet, in reality they stand up well to the closest scrutiny, and this book tells the story of these engines through the eyes of those who came into contact with them. They also best represent the impact William Stanier had on locomotive design and best describe the way he changed the culture of the LMS to allow it to grow successfully. It is a story of great endeavor and courage that can only be told by revealing and discussing political, social, economic and engineering issues."--Publisher description

Contains New Information and Facts on this Controversial Steam Engine.

The story of Gresley and his locomotives is a well-trodden path - but our view of his achievements is a blinkered one because it fails to recognise all the other people who played a part in his work.

Good Photographic Coverage. Useful to Modellers. Interesting New Facts.

The first biography of this important figure in railway history. Based upon Spencer's own unique archive and memories. Well illustrated. Draws upon much previously unpublished material.