Publisher's Synopsis
""Sky Master: The Story of Donald Douglas and the Douglas Aircraft Company"" by Frank Cunningham is a comprehensive biography of Donald Douglas, the founder of the Douglas Aircraft Company. The book covers the life and career of Donald Douglas, from his early years as an engineer to his founding of one of the most successful aircraft manufacturers in American history. The book provides a detailed account of the development of the Douglas Aircraft Company, including the design and production of some of the most iconic aircraft in history, such as the DC-3, DC-6, and DC-8. The book also explores the challenges and successes of the company during World War II, when it played a critical role in the war effort by producing military aircraft.Through interviews with former employees and extensive research, Cunningham provides insight into the inner workings of the Douglas Aircraft Company, including the personalities and management styles of key figures such as Donald Douglas and his son, James Douglas. Overall, ""Sky Master"" is a fascinating look at the life of Donald Douglas and the history of the Douglas Aircraft Company, providing a detailed and engaging account of one of the most important figures in aviation history.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.
