Airymouse

by Harald Penrose, Philip Trevor (Illustrator)

Written by one of the finest aviation writers in the UK. This book describes flights around England in "Airymouse", his own small single seater airplane, purchased after he retired.

162 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Harald Penrose, O.B.E, CEng, F.R.Ae.S, A.M.I.N.A. was the chief test pilot at Westland Aircraft Ltd between 1931 and 1953, a naval architect, and an aviation author. His flying experience ranged from man carrying kites before the First World War to early jet fighters and helicopters. He designed, built and flew his own glider in the 1930s, designed 36 boats and yachts, and wrote many books describing his flying career and the history of British aviation.

Reviews

[Benjamin Bender · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sentimental and melancholy, Penrose's pensive recollections on his experiences as a pilot often convey beautiful descriptions of the English countryside. He describes his experiences in his small airplane, often birding, and intersperses this with memories of his early days as a test and commercial airline pilot. This is a good mix of nature writing and a look back at aviation history, as if it is the English answer to Wind, Sand, and Stars. It just doesn't convey the sense of adventure or inspire as much awe for me as the writings of Saint-Exupéry.

[Pwl · Rating 4 out of 5]

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