Eject! Eject!; Escape from the aircraft is just the beginning
London: Simon & Schuster, 2023. First UK edition. Hardcover. 482pp. 8vo. Black paper over boards, stamped spine. Author has signed his name on the front free endpaper. Book is a stated UK first edition with the number line starting with 1. Book is unread, unmarked, unclipped, tight, bright, and jacket has a removable archival Brodart for protection. "Signed by Author" sticker is on jacket front. Author has written nine non-fiction books (10 with this book), five fiction books, and two autobiographical books. Lots of photographs and some drawings. Gift quality. Fine / fine. Item #0003617
ISBN: 9781398528604
Contents: Acknowledgments; Foreword; Prologue; Part I: 1930-1931 The Death of a Friend; Part II: 1951-1962 The Race to Save Lives; Part III: 1964-1980 Vietnam's Killing Fields; Part IV: 1981-1987 The Freezing Waters of the South Atlantic; Part V: 1988 onwards, The Modern Seat in Peace and War; Endnotes; Bibliography; Picture Credits; Index
From promo copy: ""Eject! Eject!" chronicles the evolution and heroism of ejection seats, from pioneering days to modern advancements. John Nichol presents compelling narratives of escape, survival, and innovation, unveiling the incredible journey beyond the pull of the ejection handle.
Price: $60.00