Pat Nelson: Ace Of Test Pilots

""Pat Nelson: Ace of Test Pilots"" is a biography of Pat Nelson, a pioneering aviator who played a crucial role in the development of military aviation during the mid-twentieth century. Written by Douglas Lee, the book chronicles Nelson's life from his early days as a barnstormer and air racer to his work as a test pilot for companies like Lockheed and Northrop. Along the way, readers are treated to thrilling accounts of Nelson's daring flights, including his record-breaking altitude tests in the F-104 Starfighter and his harrowing experiences testing the YF-12 Blackbird. The book also provides insight into the challenges and dangers of test flying during this era, as well as the technical innovations that made it possible. Overall, ""Pat Nelson: Ace of Test Pilots"" is a fascinating portrait of a true aviation pioneer and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.