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Routledge - Westland and the British Helicopter Industry Book

Name: Routledge - Westland and the British Helicopter Industry Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex history of aviation through Westland and the British Helicopter Industry, 1945-1960. This scholarly work examines how Westland became the dominant force in British helicopter production during a transformative era of flight. It provides a detailed look at the tension between licensed production and the drive for indigenous innovation. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of why government funding and support did not result in competitive all-British helicopter alternatives. This book challenges existing historical assumptions regarding the perceived failure of British aircraft procurement in the early post-war years. It offers a serious analysis of the limitations found in government-mandated procurement strategies and the role of licensed manufacturing. This title is an essential resource for those studying business and economic history, aviation technology, or military procurement. It provides a unique perspective on the strategic decisions that shaped the British aerospace landscape during the mid-20th century.

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Analyzes the dominance of Westland in the British helicopter production market between 1945 and 1960.

Evaluates the effectiveness of government funding and support in developing independent British aircraft alternatives.

Provides a historical critique of British aircraft procurement strategies during the early post-war period.

Examines the practical scope and limitations of using licensed production as a government procurement method.

Offers academic insights into the relationship between indigenous innovation and industrial manufacturing strategies.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: paperback
ASIN: 1138987034
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 November 2015
Listed Since: 14 December 2015

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