Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Transport Salaried Staff Journal
Career Guide to Industries
Author: The Railway Clerk
Author: First Through The Clouds
Author: Frederick Warren MerriamPublisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1526726173
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
The early years of aviation were marked by flimsy, unreliable machines and daring adventurous young men. One of the pioneer aviators leading the way in Britain was F. Warren Merriam who, following Louis Blriots first flight across the Channel in 1809, joined the Bristol and Colonial Aeroplane Company through which he obtained a Royal Aero Clubs aviators certificate.Much of the flying training in those early days was a case of the blind leading the blind and, as Merriam wrote, Flying was a dangerous business then. Airplanes were constantly breaking up in the air let alone on takeoff and landing; there were no parachutes and the pilots were ever expectant of mishaps. This was hardly the career for a decent young man and for a long time he had to keep his flying a secret from his parents.Aviation did indeed develop into a career, with Merriam becoming a certified instructor at Brooklands aerodrome. There he taught many of the men who became pioneers in aviation and others who joined the Royal Flying Corps that crossed to France in the early months of the First World War.The term pioneer could also be ascribed to Merriam for he was the first person in Britain to fly through the clouds. Until that day in 1912, it had been assumed that pilots would always stay within sight of the ground. Why would anyone want to go so high?This entertaining autobiography takes the reader on a journey through Merriams early flying career, from how it started through his first shaky solo, through a series of crashes into his First World War service. His account is the story of the early history of aviation, the development of aircraft and the personalities that led the way in those exciting, if risk-strewn days of yore.
Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand
Author: New Zealand. Parliament. House of RepresentativesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Herapath's Railway Magazine, Commercial Journal, and Scientific Review
Author: Railway Times
Author: Great Eastern Railway Magazine
Author: London and North Eastern RailwayPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Jobs '92
Author: Kathryn PetrasPublisher: Prentice Hall
ISBN: 9780135123515
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
The bestselling career guide, now completely revised and updated to offer up-to-the-minute information on job trends and opportunities. Includes hundreds of company listings and thousands of jobs, plus lists of top companies in 20 different industries, fastest growing companies, companies with best salaries and working conditions, and more.
Appendix to the Journal of the House of the Representatives
Author: New Zealand. Legislature. House of RepresentativesPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 812
Book Description