Bouncing-Bomb Man - The Science of Sir Barnes Wallis
Code No: 22912
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Published: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
No. Pages: 288
Dimensions: 21 x 27
Illustrations: Many photographs and technical drawings
Description:
Publisher`s notes:
Barnes Wallis is best known as the `boffin` behind the famous bouncing bomb used by 617 Squadron to breach the Ruhr dams in 1943, but his work covers a far wider canvas. It ranges from airships, through novel aircraft structures and special weapons, to long-range supersonic aircraft, and an extensive patent portfolio.
This book describes the huge breadth of Wallis`s work, showing how his genius brought totally new ideas into these various fields, and revealing the science and engineering expertise that he deployed to make them work.
Extensive use of illustrations - both line artwork and photographs - demonstrates the concepts involved.
Publisher`s notes:
Barnes Wallis is best known as the `boffin` behind the famous bouncing bomb used by 617 Squadron to breach the Ruhr dams in 1943, but his work covers a far wider canvas. It ranges from airships, through novel aircraft structures and special weapons, to long-range supersonic aircraft, and an extensive patent portfolio.
This book describes the huge breadth of Wallis`s work, showing how his genius brought totally new ideas into these various fields, and revealing the science and engineering expertise that he deployed to make them work.
Extensive use of illustrations - both line artwork and photographs - demonstrates the concepts involved.
