The God Machine: From Boomerangs to Black Hawks: The Story of the Helicopter

From transforming the ways of war to offering godlike views of inaccessible spots, revolutionizing rescues worldwide, and...
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Author: James R. Chiles
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Language: English
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The God Machine: From Boomerangs to Black Hawks: The Story of the Helicopter by Chiles, James R.

The God Machine: From Boomerangs to Black Hawks: The Story of the Helicopter

BD$27.08

The God Machine: From Boomerangs to Black Hawks: The Story of the Helicopter

BD$27.08
Author: James R. Chiles
Format: Paperback
Language: English

From transforming the ways of war to offering godlike views of inaccessible spots, revolutionizing rescues worldwide, and providing some of our most-watched TV moments--including the cloud of newscopters that trailed O. J. Simpson's Bronco--the helicopter is far more capable than early inventors expected. Now James Chiles profiles the many helicoptrians who contributed to the development of this amazing machine, and pays tribute to the selfless heroism of pilots and crews. A virtual flying lesson and scientific adventure tale, The God Machine is more than the history of an invention; it is a journey into the minds of imaginative thinkers and a fascinating look at the ways they changed our world.



Author: James R. Chiles
Publisher: Bantam
Published: 09/30/2008
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.16h x 6.28w x 0.69d
ISBN: 9780553383522

About the Author
James R. Chiles trained in a two-seater helicopter as part of his research for this book. His first book, Inviting Disaster, was named a Best Book of 2001 by Amazon.com and was made into a four-part series for the History Channel. He lives in Minnesota.


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