The Flight of the Mew Gull by Alex Henshaw
$51.99
Secondhand hardcover very good condition. Published by John Murray (Publishers) Ltd, 1980. Alex Henshaw recounts his daring pre-war aviation exploits in the Percival Mew Gull aircraft, including winning the 1938 King's Cup Race and setting a class speed record that still stands. He details the 1939 Cape record flight, covering 6,377 miles out and back in under 80 hours at an average speed of over 209 mph. The memoir highlights the aircraft's modifications, races, and record-breaking journeys without sustaining damage.
Collections: ALL BOOKS, BIOGRAPHY, NON-FICTION BOOKS, VINTAGE BOOKS
Type: NON FICTION
Category: B019-20, BIOGRAPHY, BOOKS, NON FICTION, VINTAGE, VINTAGE BOOKS, VINTAGE NON FICTION
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