An Elementary Course in the Construction of Aircraft

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Title: An Elementary Course in the Construction of Aircraft
Summary: An Elementary Course in the Construction of Aircraft is a British aviation textbook from the 1930s–1940s, published by New Era Publishing and associated with authors including J. D. Haddon and A. C. Kermode. It was intended as an introductory training course for students, apprentices, and mechanics entering the aircraft industry during the rapid expansion of aviation. 
The book explains how aircraft are built, focusing on practical construction rather than advanced design theory. Topics include:
Aircraft materials (wood, steel, aluminium alloys, fabric coverings) 
Wing construction, including spars, ribs, and bracing systems 
Fuselage structures and methods of assembly 
Control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders 
Landing gear (undercarriage) construction 
Engine mountings and associated fittings 
Inspection, maintenance, and alignment procedures 
Basic structural principles and load distribution in aircraft frames 
These subjects reflect the construction methods used in the interwar and early World War II era, when many aircraft still employed mixed wood-and-metal structures. 
Educational Purpose
The course was designed to provide a practical understanding of aircraft manufacture and maintenance. Rather than emphasizing aerodynamic calculations or aircraft design, it teaches:
How aircraft components are fabricated 
Why specific structural arrangements are used 
The function of major aircraft systems 
Workshop and assembly practices used by aircraft manufacturers 
This made it useful for technicians, mechanics, and production workers entering the aviation industry. 
Author: Various contributors
Publisher: New Era. London
Year Published: 1943
Edition: 4th Edition
Dimensions: 21.5cm x 14cm 
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 
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SKU: VSS / 231 / H / 5658 / 4230 / C
Condition 
Dust Jacket Condition: Not applicable
Book condition: Fair. Rubbing, wear, small tear, bumps, creasing, age toning, foxing, handling marks, marks.
Binding: Intact
Pages: Book is divided into 4 sections
 
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