The RB211: Its Role in the Fall and Rise of Rolls-Royce Ltd by Alan Edge Paperba
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The RB211: Its Role in the Fall and Rise of Rolls-Royce Ltd by Alan Edge Paperba. The RB211 by Alan Edge. Why the RB211 contract with Lockheed almost never happened! Title The RB211. Author Alan Edge. This book should prove an engaging read for past and present Rolls-Royce employees alike, aerospace professionals and followers of Rolls-Royce. The RB211 by Alan Edge Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Biography of Rolls-Royce during the turbulent year of 1971 Publisher Description DESCRIBEDAS A BRIGHT JEWEL IN BRITAINS INDUSTRIAL CROWN, IT SHOOK THE NATION,THE BRITISH ECONOMY AND BRITAIN'S REPUTATION WHEN, IN 1971, ROLLS-ROYCELIMITED WAS DECLARED BANKRUPT!In this book read how and why this world-famous company crashed, spectacularly, on February 4th, 1971, soon after winning a £1,000 million export order for its evolutionary 3-shaft RB211 aero engine and the efforts that were made to save the RB211 programme and this great company.LEARN ABOUT:Why selling the RB211 engine into the U.S. market was so important to Rolls-Royce.Who were the main players and the roles they played in this unfolding drama?What were the reasons and primary causes behind Rolls-Royce's financial failure?What happened after the receivership when the RB211 engine eventually became the launch pad for its financial recovery and future long-term success.THE BOOK EXPLORES:Why the RB211 contract with Lockheed almost never happened!Key events and escalating costs.Technical challenges and how they were overcome.Recollections from employees, directors, trades union officials and other key people.Truths, Myths and Conspiracy theories around the Bankruptcy.Lessons from the past and glimpses of the Future.This book should prove an engaging read for past and present Rolls-Royce employees alike, aerospace professionals and followers of Rolls-Royce. It contains a variety of photographs, historical documents and recollections from the 1971 receivership period. Details ISBN 1068799900 ISBN-13 9781068799907 Title The RB211 Author Alan Edge Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 368 Publisher The Publishing Edge GEItemID:177986390; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
