Arrows to the Moon: Avro's Engineers and the Space Race: Apogee Books Space Series 19

Apogee Books Space Series #19

by Chris Gainor

Tells the story of the Canadian and British engineers who played key roles in putting Americans on the Moon and in building the United States' space program.

Genres: Space

296 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Alan Rohwer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a excellent book but would appeal to only a special readership. My interest stems from not only an interest in the lunar exploration program but also due to my friendship with Owen Maynard, a proud Canadian, who became both a colleague and personal friend. The book includes many stories about the development of the Avro Arrow and the Apollo program that Owen told me in the days we worked together.
Although it focuses on the contribution of the Canadians (and British) engineers who contributed to the lunar program, in so doing it highlights many challenges these talented engineers dealt with.
Sadly I don't see that "can do" attitude being exemplified in the engineering efforts of our current time.

[Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's almost a sequel to "Shutting Down The National Dream: A. V. Roe And The Tragedy Of The Avro Arrow" by Stewart, Greig. That books ends at the cancelling of the Arrow Program.
This book talks about many of the same people, and their contribution to many NASA programs, from Mercury thru to the ISS.