Elegance in Flight.
Conner. Chronicles the life and work of Dr. Hans von Ohain, the brilliant physicist who invented the first turbojet engine. The book follows him from childhood through his education, the first turbojet development, and his work at Heinkel, where his dream of "elegance of flight" was ultimately realized. It also presents his immigration to the U.S. and his career with the USAF, where he became a top scientist in the field of advanced propulsion. 300 pgs., 6"x 9", hdbd. $49.95 #0005795