Miles M.52: Britain's Top Secret Supersonic Research Aircraft

by Tony Buttler

As early as 1943 it became apparent that supersonic flight might be an achievable goal - but not for the propeller-driven aircraft of the day. Spurred on by secret intelligence of a German supersonic long-range bomber project, work began on a British secret research aircraft that would potentially be the first manned aircraft to break through the 'sound barrier'. Although Miles Aircraft were best known for producing light aircraft and basic trainers,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1910809047
• ISBN13: 9781910809044
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: Crecy Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.6" x 11.0"