The Authorised Biography of Sir Thomas Sopwith
Bramson. This book traces the remarkable story of Sir Thomas Sopwith, a contemporary of the Wright Brothers whose 101-year life spanned aviation history. You'll read of his Camel and Pup that revolutionized aerial combat in WWI; of his Hurricane and Lancaster, which were amongst the most successful designs of WWII; and of the remarkable Harrier "jump jet," which emerged from an industrial empire that employed up to 127,000 people. 288 pages, 98 B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", softcover. #0015191