The Grub Street Dictionary of International Aircraft Nicknames, Variants and Colloquial Terms
Horton, John
First Edition
Which World War one types were known as the Rumpety, Gnome Sandwich, Blockbuster, Bognor Bloater and Harry Tate? Where will you find a Pig, Possum and Plastic Parrot? This book will tell you.
John Horton has compiled a comprehensive A-Z of aircraft names which is as rich and fascinating as the history of aviation itself. His book, the first of its kind on the market, explores evocative names such as the Seven Day Bus, the Supermarine PB9 built in a week and the Aardvark, which refers to the General Dynamics F-111 and its modus operandi, rather than its appearance as a great long nose grubbing the dirt. The subculture of informal and colloquial names has remained as vigorous and inventive throughout the Century and Horton covers models from World War l to Vietnam. Such names not only tend to be humorous and anecdotal in nature, but also reveal the more interesting characteristics of the aircraft concerned.
This dictionary is a long overdue contribution to our knowledge of a significant part of aircraft history and offers a rare and unique insight into the international language and culture of aviation.
Hardcover with dust jacket
186 Seiten / pages
very good condition
London - 1994 - Grub Street
Art.Nr. 19443
