Water Jump: The Story of Transatlantic Flight

by David Beaty

The author lavishes his immense knowledge and zest on the intenselhy dramatic true story of how the airmen conquered the North Atlantic

304 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1977

About the author

David Beaty is a British author of fictional and non-fictional works. He got a Master degree in history (1940) at Merton College, Oxford, and a Master degree in psychology (1965) at University College, London. He was trained pilot in the Royal Air Force during the 2nd World War. His works focus on aviation, especially on psychological aspects of aircraft pilots.

Beaty was born in 1919 in Ceylon, married in 1948 to Betty Smith, a writer herself (see Betty Beaty), and is father of three daughters. He died in 1999.

Sources:
- Europa Publications (Editor), International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2004, Psychology Press, 2003
- Ken Beere, Obituary: David Beaty , Independent, 22.12.1999

Reviews

[Ned · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great history of scheduled transatlantic air service!