{"product_id":"sir-frederick-handley-page-the-life-of-a-groundbreaking-aircraft-designer-as-revealed-in-his-own-words-9781036131197","title":"Sir Frederick Handley Page: The Life of a Groundbreaking Aircraft Designer as Revealed in His Own Words","description":"Sir Frederick Handley Page's aviation career began after his dismissal from Johnson \u0026amp; Phillips Ltd. for unauthorized aircraft experiments. Undeterred, he founded his own company, building his first aircraft in a shed on marshland. From these humble beginnings, Handley Page became one of the 20th century's most significant aircraft manufacturers, designing models pivotal in both world wars.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis creations ranged from the Handley Page Type O of the Great War to the Victor bomber of the Cold War. Despite his many achievements, his life and legacy have remained relatively unexplored--until now. Drawing on extensive correspondence preserved at the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon, this biography offers a rare glimpse into his personal and professional life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe letters reveal his interactions with aviation pioneers like Louis Bleriot, Ernst Heinkel, and Willy Messerschmitt, with one proposal even suggesting Messerschmitt as a consultant. Page's hands-on approach is evident in his correspondence, including his 1941 exploration of bomber speeds, pressurized cabins, and jet propulsion as countermeasures against enemy fighters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis biography, enriched by Page's own words, highlights his foresight, passion, and dedication, offering insights into his role as an innovator and leader during a time of great technological change and global conflict.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Air World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036131197\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336","brand":"Frank Vann","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52403392413877,"sku":"9781036131197","price":42.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_6ebaa840-3b4b-475a-b093-ae2b1e6fdcf3.jpg?v=1774969055","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/sir-frederick-handley-page-the-life-of-a-groundbreaking-aircraft-designer-as-revealed-in-his-own-words-9781036131197","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}