The Pilot's Book of Everest
Douglas & Clydesdale, Marquess of (Squaron Leader & First Pilot, Houston-Mount Everest Expedition,1933 - M'Intyre, D.F.
On Monday the Third of April 1933 two Westland machines of the Houston Mount Everest Expedition made an aerial survey of the summit of the World's highest peak. Pilots: The Marquis of Clydesdale (Houston Westland) and and Flight Lieutenant D.F McIintyre. Contents: I. Apologia Nostra II. The Ways and Means III. The Flight Eastward IV. Assembly and the Flight across India V. Our Base Camp at Purnea VI. First Flight of the Houston-Westland VII. First Flight of the Wallace VIII. Preparations for Second Flight IX. Second Flight (a) Flight of the Houston-Westland (Lord Clydesdale) (b) Flight of the Wallace (M'Intyre) (c) Aftermath X. The Results XI. High Altitude Flying Appendix - Some of the major peaks of the Himalayas
Hardcover
209 Seiten / pages
excellent photos
good condition, cover partially detached from spine, spine faded
Edinburgh - London - Glasgow - 1936 - William Hodge & Company, Limited
Art.Nr. 13675
