Made on the Isle of Wight

From Torpedo Boat to Spacecraft

By: David L. Williams

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Paperback | 1 November 2016

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A pictorial celebration of the many Isle of Wight industries and products

The tiny Isle of Wight has made a hugely impressive contribution to both the aviation and shipping industries, characterised from the outset by invention and innovation. The island has spearheaded many notable firsts and broken records, from the first hovercraft to the Thrust II world land speed record car, the boats that held the world water speed record and the first and only all-British rocket and satellite into space. Names such as J.S. White, Saunders-Roe, Britten- Norman and GKN Aerospace resonate around the world. Here local expert author David L. Williams explores the many companies, products, designers, engineers and workforce behind the incredible output of the Isle of Wight.

About the Author

David L. Williams is a photographer and author, previously responsible for the entire aircraft and hovercraft in-service support operation of Westland Aerospace. Always fascinated by shipping, he spent time working aboard lighthouse tenders and cable layers. He has written over 30 books on shipping and related and lives on the Isle of Wight.

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