Product Description
by Charles G. Mandrake (Author), Robert F. Longo (Foreword by)
The Gee Bee Story is a book written by Charles G. Mandrake that chronicles the history of the Gee Bee aircraft. The Gee Bee was a series of racing planes that were designed and built in the 1930s by the Granville Brothers Aircraft Company. The book provides a detailed account of the development and construction of these planes, as well as their racing successes and tragedies.The book begins with an introduction to the Granville Brothers and their passion for aviation, which led them to design and build the Gee Bee. The author then delves into the technical details of the aircraft, describing their unique design features and the challenges the Granville Brothers faced in building them.The book also covers the Gee Bee's racing career, including its victories in the National Air Races and the Thompson Trophy races. However, the book also discusses the dangers of racing these planes, as several pilots lost their lives in Gee Bee crashes.Throughout the book, the author provides anecdotes and personal accounts from those who were involved with the Gee Bee, including pilots, mechanics, and the Granville Brothers themselves. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help bring the story to life.Overall, The Gee Bee Story is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in aviation, racing, or the history of technology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
