His Majesty's Airship
The Life and Tragic Death of the World's Largest Flying Machine
(Autor) S.C. GwynneThe R101 was the largest object ever to take to the air. It was meant to dazzle the world with cutting-edge technology and awesome size. Better than a plane, more luxurious than an ocean liner, the R101 would connect the furthest reaches of the British Empire, tying together far-flung dominions at a time when imperial bonds were fraying. It was, however, not to be. The spectacular crash of the British airship R101 in 1930 changed the world of aviation forever. Most have heard of the fiery crash of the Hindenburg, a German ship that went down in New Jersey seven years later. But the story of R101 and its forty-eight victims has largely been forgotten. His Majesty's Airship recounts the epic narrative of the ill-fated airship and her eccentric champion, Christopher Thomson. S. C. Gwynne brings to life a lost world of aviators driven by ambition, and killed by hubris.
S.C. Gwynne
S.C. Gwynne is an American author and journalist known for his in-depth historical nonfiction works. His most notable works include "Empire of the Summer Moon" and "Rebel Yell," both of which delve into the history of the American West and the Civil War. Gwynne's writing style is characterized by meticulous research, vivid storytelling, and a knack for bringing historical events to life. His works have had a significant impact on the historical nonfiction genre, earning him critical acclaim and a loyal readership. "Empire of the Summer Moon" is widely considered his most famous work, offering a compelling account of the rise and fall of the Comanche tribe in Texas.
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