{"title":"Duncan Campbell-Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Duncan Campbell-Smith, an accomplished author renowned for his detailed and engaging biographies and memoirs. With a talent for weaving intricate stories from the fabric of history, Campbell-Smith's writing offers readers not just a narrative but an immersive journey into the lives and achievements of remarkable individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in Campbell-Smith's collection is \u003cem\u003eJet Man\u003c\/em\u003e, a fascinating exploration into the life of Frank Whittle, the mastermind behind the invention of the jet engine. Through meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Campbell-Smith unveils the brilliance and challenges faced by Whittle as he revolutionised aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e category, Duncan Campbell-Smith's books provide both educational value and captivating insights, making them a delightful read for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jet-man-by-duncan-campbell-smith-9781788544702","title":"Jet Man","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biography of Frank Whittle – RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of Frank Whittle – RAF pilot, mathematician of genius, inventor of the jet engine and British hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJet Man\u003c\/em\u003e is described as 'Wonderful' by David Edgerton, \u003cem\u003eTLS\u003c\/em\u003e, 'A fascinating account' by \u003cem\u003eAeroplane Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e, and it 'Casts new light on the intense, heroic character of Frank Whittle' according to Leo McKinstry. \u003cem\u003eJournal of Aeronautical History\u003c\/em\u003e praises it as '[A] thorough dissection of the evolution of the jet engine... I recommend this mighty tome unreservedly' and James Hamilton-Paterson declares it 'A long overdue corrective of an extraordinary man'. \u003cem\u003eMilitary History Monthly\u003c\/em\u003e calls it 'A fine, deeply researched book'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1938, a thirty-one-year-old RAF pilot and engineer named Frank Whittle – given special leave to pursue his own startlingly original concept of flight – presented the Air Ministry with a written proposal for a revolutionary jet-powered fighter aircraft. A ready response might have changed the course of history, but Whittle got no reply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this gripping and insightful biography, Duncan Campbell-Smith charts Whittle's success at building a pre-war jet engine against all the odds – and tracks his desperate struggle to have it launched into active service against Hitler's Luftwaffe. It arrived too late – but nonetheless transformed the future of aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844265890028,"sku":"9781788544702","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21976063482824.jpg?v=1758831920"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/duncan-campbell-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}