The First Jet Pilot

UK publisher of aviation books PEN AND SWORD BOOKS LTD, recognizing the worldwide interest shown in Lutz Warsitz' biography of his father entitled "Flugkapitän Erich Warsitz" which was published in 2006 to mark the 100th anniversary of the famous pilot's birth, has had the volume translated by Geoffrey Brooks.

Author Lutz Warsitz has recalled the many conversations with his father, in which the latter recounted in the original aviator's jargon the exciting story of the Heinkel He 176 and He 178 development. Little is known of this pioneer period because of the strict secrecy which shrouded the whole project - it is a fascinating story that tells of the birth of the jet age and flight as we know it today. The book includes many unseen photographs and diagrams.

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Book Details

THE FIRST JET PILOT
THE STORY OF GERMAN TEST PILOT ERICH WARSITZ

This book - THE FIRST JET PILOT - is stocked everywhere in bookstores, can be obtained through the internet or ordered directly from Pen and Sword Books

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Translation

Geoffrey Brooks has turned out thirty books in translation for British publishing houses and specializes in German military history of the 20th century. One of his latest translations is the successful "Sniper on the Eastern Front", also published by Pen and Sword Books. Learn more...

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Other Editions

The original German edition "Flugkapitän Erich Warsitz" has been published in 2006. More...

The new French edition "Premier Pilote de Jet" has been published on June 17, 2010. More...