Wilson, Eugene E. 1887-1974 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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.) Originally published: United States: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1950 Wilson, Eugene E., 1887-1974 United States. Navy -- Aviation Aircraft industry -- United States -- Biography HD VG United States: McGraw-Hill Book Company, Inc., 1950 50005372 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015023077467 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70689 https://hdl.handle.net/2027/mdp.39015023077467 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70689 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134632.0 70689