Cold War tech war : the politics of America's air defense /

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Author / Creator:Whitcomb, Randall, 1964-
Imprint:Burlington, Ont. : Apogee Books, c2008.
Description:312 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7686053
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Varying Form of Title:Politics of America's air defense
ISBN:9781894959773 (pbk.)
1894959779 (pbk.)
Notes:"An Apogee Books publication."
Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-297) and index.
Summary:This book explores the geo-political, technical and economic aspects of the Avro Canada story. Author Randall Whitcomb reveals for the first time anywhere several exciting design proposals of the Avro company while putting the company and its technology into an international context. Global intelligence angles are explored from pre-WW II through the Cold War period. Focus is on bi-lateral issues with the Americans, with some pertinent American statesmen and industrialists receiving special attention for their roles in issues at the heart of our story. Recently released official information on the Avro C-102 Jetliner and CF-105 Arrow present their cancellations in a new light. Over a half-century of deception by various governments, intelligence agencies and individuals is documented and given relevance in view of today's geo-political milieu.