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Conclusion. The Jet Engine and Innovation

Hermione Giffard

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Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Abbreviations xi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1. Turbojet Production during World War II 15
Chapter 2. The Aero- Engine Industry and Turbojet Development 69
Chapter 3. Inventive Institutions 149
Chapter 4. The Construction of a Hero 199
Conclusion. The Jet Engine and Innovation 233
Appendix A. Power Jets Ltd., Schedule of Shareholders, November 1, 1943 241
Appendix B. Air Ministry Jet Publicity (1944– 45) 243
Appendix C. Engine Comparison Table 252
Acknowledgments 259
Archives Consulted 261
Notes 263
Glossary 317
Bibliography 323
Index 343

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter i
Contents vii
Abbreviations xi
Introduction 1
Chapter 1. Turbojet Production during World War II 15
Chapter 2. The Aero- Engine Industry and Turbojet Development 69
Chapter 3. Inventive Institutions 149
Chapter 4. The Construction of a Hero 199
Conclusion. The Jet Engine and Innovation 233
Appendix A. Power Jets Ltd., Schedule of Shareholders, November 1, 1943 241
Appendix B. Air Ministry Jet Publicity (1944– 45) 243
Appendix C. Engine Comparison Table 252
Acknowledgments 259
Archives Consulted 261
Notes 263
Glossary 317
Bibliography 323
Index 343

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