George W. Gray (1) (1886–)

Interesting retro-read
It's nice to be able to go back and read about the past state-of-the-art combined with then contemporary glowing prognostications of the future. If you have an interest in aviation, Frontiers of Flight works admirably as a time capsule.
My purchase was a 1948 edition so it's fleshed out a bit in terms of the chapters on supersonic aerodynamics and turbine engine design; None the less, it's interesting to read how combustion chamber design was still not fully understood show more and issues concerning swept wings were still being discussed.
Knowing that the PWA J57/JT3 was well into its initial design stages at press time, Frontiers of Flight provides a nice overview (If not omniscient.) of where the industry had been in 1945 and where it was going in the immediate future of 1948. Keep in mind that within 4 years the F-104 would be designed as the first Mach Two capable fighter.
Like most of the "retro" reads, it was interesting to read, but it's not going to be a staple reference. Enjoy it for what it is. show less