Westland and the British Helicopter Industry, 1945-1960: Licensed Production versus Indigenous Innovation

This study explains how Westland dominated British helicopter production and why government funding and support failed to generate competitive "all-British" alternatives. In doing so, the book evaluates broader historiographic assumptions about the purported "failure" of british aircraft procurement during the early post-war period and considers the scope and limitations of licensed production as a government-mandated procurement strategy. Read More

This study explains how Westland dominated British helicopter production and why government funding and support failed to generate competitive "all-British" alternatives. In doing so, the book evaluates broader historiographic assumptions about the purported "failure" of british aircraft procurement during the early post-war period and considers the scope and limitations of licensed production as a government-mandated procurement strategy. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Rent eBook (2 Options) 180 Day Rental: $34.10 (Expires Dec 16, 2024) 365 Day Rental: $40.30 (Expires Jun 19, 2025) Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $61.99 Title: Westland and the British Helicopter Industry, 1945-1960 by Matthew R.H. Uttley Publisher: Taylor & Francis Print ISBN: 9781138987036, 1138987034 eText ISBN: 9781135282455 Edition: 2015 1st edition Format: EPUB eBook	$34.10 Rent eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ