The art of drag
Subtitle: a history of U.S. Air Force parachute technology development
By: Andrew S. Kididis
Publisher: Parachute Industry Association
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Skokie, IL
Language: eng
Number of pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780981851402
Subjects: Aerodynamics; Parachutes; History; Drag (Aerodynamics)
Notes: From Leslie Irvin's first test of the free fall parachute in 1919 to preparations for Joe Kittinger's record 1960 jump from 102,000 feet over New Mexico, the U.S. Air Force facilities in Dayton, OH area played a major role in the development of parachute technology. This book presents an insider's view of the design process and tells the story of the people whose innovations are still in use around the world today.

Includes biblographic reference and index.