Stanley Hooker joined the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1949 and tugged a rather reluctant company into the jet age; determined to give real competition to Rolls-Royce. So successful was he that in 1966 Rolls-Royce decided the best thing to do was to spend 63.6 million pounds and buy its rival. By this time there was scarcely a single modern British aero-engine for which Hooker had not been responsible.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. 32 Aces to get the full picture of airpower in this terrible conflict.By Alec MarshMore thqn most osprey Aces books; this one gives biographies of each ace; but one learns less about the air war in Spain from the repoublican side. One needs to supplement this text with the other ospreys about the Spanish Civil war; ACES OF THE CONDOR LEGION and C.R. 32 Aces to get the full picture of airpower in this terrible conflict.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good reference bookBy Mark TurnerA good reference book; like most Osprey titles. It leads you to research for more in-depth information. Well worth it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy John William LewisExcellent
