The Flying Submarine

Is It Science Fiction? No! This Is The True Story Of The Invention Of The World'S First Submersible Aircraft. Developed During The Cold War Era The Military Potential Of Such A Craft Was Invaluable And The Inventor Worked Tirelessly To Get His Flying Submarine Off The Drawing Board And Into The Water. Donald V. Reid The Inventor Was A High-Energy Person Of Many Interests And Talents As Well As A Technical Genius. This Story Is Told By His Son Who Helped His Father Assemble The Craft In Their Asbury Park New Jersey Back Yard And Who Was The Pilot Of The Reid Flying Submarine. Photos And Drawings Illustrate How The Sub Was Made And Show It Being Tested In The Water And In Flight. Don Reid Gained Minor Celebrity Status For His Novel Idea And Appeared On The Popular Television Programs I'Ve Got A Secret To Tell The Truth And The Johnny Carson Show. He Was An Aviation Pioneer Who Was Never Fully Recognized For His Innovative Contributions. Read This Engaging Story Of Invention And Experimentation And Find Out What Ultimately Became Of The Extraordinary Reid Flying Submarine!