Turbulent Journey: The Jumo Engine, Operation Paperclip, and the American Dream

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Turbulent Journey by Reiner Decher This untold story of early jet development, surviving the collapse of the Reich, and starting over in America is recounted by Reiner Decher, whose father Siegfried was an engineer on the team that designed the engine for the Me 262. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This untold story of early jet development, surviving the collapse of the Reich, and starting over in America is recounted by Reiner Decher, whos father Siegfried was an engineer on the team that designed the engine for the Me 262. Germany built the first operational jet aircraft during World War II, the Messerschmitt Me 262. Siegfried Decher was part of the engineering team that designed the engines that powered the 262. At the end of the war, Decher was nearly stranded in the Soviet Occupation Zone, but the US military made contact and offered a way out. As the principal responsible for a control system in the Jumo engine, Decher was of value to the Allies. Plans to evacuate during Operation Paperclip fell through. After a detour in France, Decher reached American shores several years later, where he enjoyed a successful career in the civil aviation industry. This untold story of early jet development, surviving the collapse of the Reich, and starting over in America is recounted by Siegfrieds son, Reiner. Reiner, an accomplished engineer in his own right, constructs the story through a combination of his own memories and original letters and documents from his family archive. AUTHOR: Reiner Decher is an MIT graduate and retired aeronautical engineering professor (University of Washington). He authored two engineering textbooks and a history of aviation engines and their impact on the design of airliners. He also edited the memoir of a US Army intelligence officer in WW II. He lives in Washington and volunteers as a docent at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. 65 b/w photographs Author Biography Reiner Decher is an MIT graduate and retired aeronautical engineering professor (University of Washington). He authored two engineering textbooks and a history of aviation engines and their impact on the design of airliners. He also edited the memoir of a US Army intelligence officer in WW II. He lives in Washington and volunteers as a docent at the Museum of Flight in Seattle. Long Description Germany built the first operational jet aircraft during World War II, the Messerschmitt Me 262. Siegfried Decher was part of the engineering team that designed the engines that powered the 262. At the end of the war, Decher was nearly stranded in the Soviet Occupation Zone, but the US military made contact and offered a way out. As the principal responsible for a control system in the Jumo engine, Decher was of value to the Allies. Plans to evacuate during Operation Paperclip fell through. After a detour in France, Decher reached American shores several years later, where he enjoyed a successful career in the civil aviation industry. This untold story of early jet development, surviving the collapse of the Reich, and starting over in America is recounted by Siegfrieds son, Reiner. Reiner, an accomplished engineer in his own right, constructs the story through a combination of his own memories and original letters and documents from his family archive. Feature Author is subjects son, and was old enough to remember many events in the book first hand Author is an engineering professor, expert on jet propulsion Author is a docent at Museum of Flight in Seattle, one of the most popular aviation museums in the world Advanced Third Reich Jet technology German scientists in America after the war Personal spin on the story, struggling to survive in post-war Germany This biography was constructed by the subjects son, Reiner. Not only does Reiner have access to unpublished material from the family archive, he was actually present for many of the events discussed in the narrative. Description for Sales People Siegfried Dechers wartime experience provides insight into German jet program and the Nazi military-industrial complex Decher was one of the German nationals selected for extraction during Operation Paperclip, a controversial American military program intended to secure potential assets for the looming Cold War This biography was constructed by the subjects son, Reiner. Not only does Reiner have access to unpublished material from the family archive, he was actually present for many of the events discussed in the narrative. Description for Bookstore Siegfried Dechers wartime experience provides insight into the German jet program and the Nazi military-industrial complex Decher was one of the German nationals selected for extraction during Operation Paperclip, a controversial American military program intended to secure potential assets for the looming Cold War This biography was constructed by the subjects son, Reiner. Not only does Reiner have access to unpublished material from the family archive, he was actually present for many of the events discussed in the narrative. Details ISBN0764363557 Author Reiner Decher Short Title Turbulent Journey Pages 192 Language English ISBN-10 0764363557 ISBN-13 9780764363559 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Jumo Engine, Operation Paperclip, and the American Dream Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-10-25 NZ Release Date 2022-10-25 UK Release Date 2022-10-25 DEWEY 629.1092 Audience General Year 2022 Publication Date 2022-10-25 Illustrations 65 b/w photos US Release Date 2022-10-25 Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! 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