Currently, i am up to the southern cloud chapter in volume 1, which covers the period from 1921 to 1939, and it is an excellent account of what may have happened, the search for the plane and the. Air disaster volume 2, continues the theme established in volume 1, examining the way the unforseen hazards of jet age aviation progressively came to light through costly real world experience often with an inevitable toll in tragedy and human lives. Air disaster, volumes illustrated by matthew tesch. The austraian aviation site lists all the air disaster series and air crash 1, but nothing on air crash 2. Books by macarthur job author of air disaster goodreads. Air disaster volume 3, continues the now well known theme of volumes 1 and 2 of this series, examining the way hitherto unsuspected hazards inthe worlds airways system have been revealed through occasional tragic, but salutary experiences. Air disasters book by macarthur job 2 available editions. The author gives an authorative account of the causes and outcomes of each air accident in a separate chapter.
Macarthur job volume 3 covers the period from 19881994. Air disasters maintains the high benchmark that macarthur has set over decades of writing and flying. Fellowship services were initiated without an air ontario operating manual. Air disaster 1 begins with the incredible story of the comet mysteries where aeronautical engineers learnt that metal structures and pressurisation were indeed a new art, and follows on to investigate the tristar which descended into the everglades at night while its crew fumbled about on the cockpit floor, the early problems with the dc10s. He was formerly a flying doctor pilot, and held a pilot licence until his death job was a senior inspector with the air safety investigation branch of the australian department of civil aviation, and. Specially commissioned illustrations and artwork by noted australian aviation artist, matthew tesch, fill this dynamic collection. Macarthur job is unmatched in his ability to bring together science and art, analysis and prose.
The only but is that, since the book was written in 1998, job did not have access to the closure of the cases of united airlines flight 585 im 1991 and us airway in 1994. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. Author job, macarthur subjects aircraft accidents history history. Click to read more about air disaster, volume 1 by macarthur job. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. This series of air disaster books must be the definitive account of the most well known air accidents of the past decades. Macarthur job airways museum civil aviation historical society. An account of his comments appears in the book air crash vol. Why are macarthur jobs air disaster books essential reading. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the uk. The kegworth air disaster is given a detailed mention in chapter 9, pressing the wrong button hw structures, caa paper 90012 occupant modelling in aircraft crash conditions. Air disaster by job macarthur, job macarthur, paperback.
Air disaster macarthur job volume 4 the propeller era aviation plane crash book. This thir part mantains the higu quality of technical analysis. The propeller era, the awardwinning macarthur job one of the worlds foremost aviation writers, and himself a pilot goes back to the early days of international air travel, and looks at the root causes of some of the worst disasters of that period. Air crash by macarthur job national library of australia. Air disaster volume 4 illustrated by juanita franzi. Macarthur job is an aviation writer of the highest standard and has written for journals and authored books across the globe. However, andrew tink, author of air disaster canberra. This indepth book analyzes 18 individual air crashes and provides a detailed and descriptive text for each incident. I recommend macarthur jobs air crash, volumes 1 and 2. Macarthur job was an australian aviation writer and air safety consultant.
Macarthur job 10 april 1926 in taree, new south wales 6 august 2014 in melbourne was an australian aviation writer and air safety consultant. In 2008 he wrote the book, disaster in the dandenongs, for the 70th anniversary commemorations of the crash of the dc2 airliner, kyeema, on mt dandenong in 1938, probably the most significant civil aviation accident in australias history for the farreaching organisational changes it prompted to make australia. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Macarthur job books list of books by author macarthur job. Air disaster, 4 volumes by job, macarthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Macarthur job has 15 books on goodreads with 1037 ratings. Kegworth air disaster project gutenberg selfpublishing. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers.
Air disaster book by macarthur job 1 available editions. If you look around and do just some casual googling, you will 100% always come across macarthur job, who wrote what some consider the best and. In this second volume, covering the years 1977 to 1991, specialist air safety author macarthur job and noted aviation artist matthew tesch continue their collaborative efforts, combining their skills and flying experiences to provide detailed, lucid analyses of the stories behind a further 15 significant jet airline disasters and one amazing. George macarthur mac job was born in taree, nsw, on 10 april 1926. Macarthur job has 15 books on goodreads with 1039 ratings. Details about air crash by macarthur job volumes 1 and 2. The kyeema airliner tragedy by macarthur job online at alibris. Air disaster, volume 1 by macarthur job librarything. These books thoroughly analyze major air disasters in a nonsensationalist way with plentiful illustrations and pictures. This volume covers some well known disasters, like the collision over the grand canyon, as well as a number of disasters that dont get talked about as much.
Macarthur job volume 1 covers the period from 19521977. Its about the story of the early days of australian aviation, and the crashes that occurred. Like many here, air disasters and similar events always fascinate me. A book that has been read but is in good condition.
I find disasters and the investigation of what went wrong to be fascinating, and this book and the others in this series are mustreads for people who enjoy seconds from disaster, air emergency, and the like. While not quite as intricately detailed as volumes 1 through 3 in this series of aviation publications, volume fours 184 pages are still filled with many interestingtoread accounts. Matthew tesch and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This book talks about some of the worlds deadliest jetliner crashes from 1952 to 1977. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The fourth installment in macarthur jobs outstanding air disaster series of books focuses attention on the propeller era of commercial aviation accidents. All of the most serious and influential disasters affecting air safety and human factors are present here. Includes investigative reports and the conclusions of examiners, and explains how the accidents produced significant changes in civil aviation and routine. The late macarthur job never disappoints in his air disaster series. Air disaster has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Air disaster 1 looks at the major aviation disasters of the jet age cov. Ive been told that it is now out of print, but thought some second hand book. See all books authored by macarthur job, including air disaster.
The author explores the contributory factors technological, organisational, human and forces of nature and reveals the lessons. Buy air disasters by macarthur job online at alibris. Aerospace publications pty ltd, 1996, isbn 1875671196, p. Air disasters has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. I really like air crashes and i think that macarthur jobs books of disasters are the best of all. Look out for two other books in macarthur jobs air disaster series. While many titles of this genre emphasis drama and sensationalism in an effort to entertain, jobs air disaster series introduces us to flight crews and passengers as human beings, and breaks down the chain of events that lead to tragedy. Very interesting and detailed, but perhaps only for the dedicated aviation enthusiast. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Australian writer and air safety consultant macarthur job wrote four books about commercial airline accidents.