02576cam a22003493u 4500 70689 UtSlPG 20260610134632.0 m cr n 260607r20231950utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 50005372 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HD VG Wilson, Eugene E., 1887-1974 Slipstream: the autobiography of an air craftsman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-05-03 Bob Taylor, Tim Lindell, Benedictine University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "Slipstream: The Autobiography of an Air Craftsman" by Eugene E. Wilson is an autobiography written in the mid-20th century. The book focuses on the author's experiences as an aeronautical engineer and craftsman, chronicling his journey through the evolving landscape of aviation from World War I to the advancements during and after World War II. It likely addresses not only technical aspects of aircraft development but also the socio-political dynamics surrounding aviation and military strategy. At the start of the autobiography, Wilson reflects on the significant transformations in air power and aviation during his career. He describes being appointed to the Bureau of Aeronautics amid a period of political contention in naval aviation, particularly highlighting the competing views of military leaders like General Billy Mitchell and Admiral William Adger Moffett. Through his personal experiences, including his work on engines and air transport, Wilson emphasizes the importance of adapting technological innovation for peaceful applications and the crucial debates on military versus civilian aviation roles, setting the stage for a comprehensive examination of the air industry's history and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1950 Wilson, Eugene E., 1887-1974 United States. Navy -- Aviation Aircraft industry -- United States -- Biography https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015023077467 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70689 111415 111415