Hi,
In case you are interested in flying submarines. A new book is coming
out soon. I checked with the publisher, Heritage Books, and currently it
is at the printers. Due back in a month.
The write up on the publishers site is:
The Flying Submarine - Bruce Reid. Is it science fiction? No! This is
the true story of the invention of the world's first submersible
aircraft. Developed during the Cold War era, the military potential of
such a craft was invaluable, and the inventor worked tirelessly to get
his flying submarine off the drawing board and into the water. Donald V.
Reid, the inventor, was a high-energy person of many interests and
talents, as well as a technical genius. This story is told by his son,
who helped his father assemble the craft in their Asbury Park, New
Jersey back yard, and who was the pilot of the Reid Flying Submarine.
Photos and drawings illustrate how the sub was made, and show it being
tested in the water and in flight. Don Reid gained minor celebrity
status for his novel idea and appeared on the popular television
programs, I've Got A Secret, To Tell The Truth, and The Johnny Carson
Show. He was an aviation pioneer who was never fully recognized for his
innovative contributions. Read this engaging story of invention and
experimentation, and find out what ultimately became of the
extraordinary Reid Flying Submarine! 2004, 5½x8½, paper, 178 pp.
$18.50
R3136
ISBN: 0-7884-3136-6
I know Bruce has been working on this for some years. I can't recommend
the book as I have not seen a draft of one. But I called the publisher
and put myself on the waiting list.
The publisher is:
Heritage Books, Inc.
65 E. Main Street
Westminster, MD 21157-5026
Publishing Division: 1-866-282-2689
Customer Service: 1-800-876-6103
http://orders@heritagebooks.com/
Regards,
Ray
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Flying Submarine
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 2004 21:48:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: Bobiesbaby@aol.com
To: Ray.Keefer@Sun.COM
Hi Ray,
Sorry it has taken so long to respond to your last email to reformat a
photo of the Reid flying sub. I figured out how to do it, but instead,
I'll give you the info on how to obtain *MY BOOK!*
**
You are the first person to whom I have sent this info, as it has just
become availabe to me.
Please find the attached info. Also let me know if you got it ok or any
other info you may wish to pass to me.
Thanks for your patience, Regards, Bruce R.