Discovering Engineering That Changed the World

• From deep underground in an Arizona missile silo, to being in the pilot’s seat of one of the biggest hovercraft that has ever flown.
• See the world’s fastest helicopter, aircraft and steam train.
• Deep inside the mighty Hoover Dam – one of the most incredible structures ever built – to walking the ground where the Wright Brothers first flew.
• From marveling at the jet road cars built by Rover and Chrysler, to seeing Land Speed Record cars like Bluebird and Thrust SSC.
• Fascinating sights – the suspension bridge that carried all the materials for the first atomic bomb.
• The world’s first turbo production car engine.
• The luxury lounge of the Hindenburg airship.
• The first streamlined, stainless-steel diesel train.

Julian Edgar has worked as a teacher, writer, editor and photographer. He edited a national Australian automotive print magazine before working at an on-line car magazine for 18 years. He has contributed articles to automotive and technical publications in the UK, the US and Australia. He has written 21 books covering a range of automotive DIY topics, including electronics, modifications, aerodynamics and interior trim. Julian is a hands-on modifier who performs all work on his cars himself in his extensively equipped home workshop. He has developed, built and fitted a custom air suspension system to his own road car. In addition, he has previously developed unique fluid/air suspension systems for pedal-powered machines. His main automotive interests are in suspension, engine management and aerodynamics. Julian lives and works in Western Australia.