The Saturn V F-1 Engine

From the reviews:

" The author provides good descriptions of engine components and manufacturing and the contributions that Rocketdyne, Boeing, and the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center made to the F-1. The book also covers engine testing, the first Saturn V stage, and the Apollo launches. The book contains 32 excellently printed full-page color photographs and numerous black-and-white photos and diagrams. An important contribution to the history of technology and the history of space exploration. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All collections. " (A. M. Strauss, Choice, Vol. 46 (10), June, 2009)

Over the years there have been a few books published about the Saturn rockets, but here s one that focuses solely on the business end of the Saturn V the F-1 rocket engine, still the largest such engine ever developed. The book is profusely illustrated throughout, and there s a nice section of colour plates as well. All in all, a valuable addition to the literature of both rocket development and the Apollo programme. (Liftoff, Issue 257, May-June, 2010)