Empire of the Clouds

"Empire of the Clouds" takes readers on a journey through Britain's golden age of aviation, when the country was a world leader in aircraft design and production. From the sleek Comet, the first jet airliner, to the Lightning fighter-jet capable of zooming ten miles above the clouds in minutes, each aircraft was more impressive than the last. But how did Britain's aviation industry lose its edge? James Hamilton-Paterson explores this question in a fascinating blend of personal memories and realistic history. Follow the adventures of heroic pilots and their incredible machines, and witness the decline of British power and self-confidence.