Flying Legends Of World War Ii

Author : Philip Handleman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1783032383
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying Legends of World War II written by Philip Handleman and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs. Each type is described giving vital data on development history, combat record, famous pilots and significant air battles. Performance, range and weapon loads are also included. The unique color photographs are from the collection of the late William B. Slate, an aviation photographer who strove to capture the thrilling perspective that can only come from close-up, in-flight vantage points from an aircraft flying in formation.

Author : John M. Dibbs
Publisher : Crestline Books
ISBN 13 : 9780785832416
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying Legends written by John M. Dibbs and published by Crestline Books. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The airplanes of The Second World War were beautifully crafted and flew the skies with honor and bravery. Flying Legends captures their grace and stature in stunning photography and extensive detail. The Second World War triggered the greatest technological leap in aviation since manned flight began. In the short space of six years, military aircraft were taken from open cockpit biplanes on a summer's day to fighters that were encountering the compressibility problems associated with the sound barrier, while conquering the skies of 40,000 + feet. What seemed like an insurmountable design problem became a solution when hardworking men and women found a way to transform the airplanes of the past. The issues at hand focused the industries of the global powers, which achieved dazzling results. Represented in this splendid volume are images of these aircraft, the last of the gladiatorial steeds. Not only are the great airplanes depicted in great detail in this luxurious volume, inside you will also find scenes of them in live combat. Flying Legends is the perfect gift for the history buff in your life. The award winning air-to-air photography of John Dibbs is complemented by a selection of breathtaking archives from the conflict, which can only truly illustrate the spirit and humanity behind these Flying Legends.

Author : Chris Chant
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
ISBN 13 : 9781838861902
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aircraft of World War II written by Chris Chant and published by Mini Encyclopedia. This book was released on 2022-02 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John M. Dibbs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0760392056
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying Legends 2025 written by John M. Dibbs and published by . This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive the style, might, and glory of classic World War II warbirds with Flying Legends 2025, a 16-month wall calendar featuring 13 full-color images of classic warplanes in flight! Take to the skies with the legendary WWII warbirds pictured in this stunning calendar. With a handy page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2024 followed by individual pages for the months of 2025, each photo is accompanied by all the fun-to-memorize stats for each plane, including manufacturer, powerplant, performance, and armament. The 17" × 12" calendar images are the perfect size for framing, so when 2025 comes to an end, you can continue to admire these mighty warplanes. This is a great gift for the history nut, military buff, or veteran in your life. From launch to landing, Flying Legends 2025 will have you feeling sky-high all year!

Author : Tony Holmes
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780681074828
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying Legends written by Tony Holmes and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award winning air to air photography of John Dibbs captures immaculately restored World War II aircraft complemented by a selection of archival, frontline images. Flying legends Dibbs and Holmes subtitled: a photographic study of the great piston combat aircraft of WWII. The Second World War triggered the greatest technological leap in aviation since manned flight began. In the short space of six years, military aircraft were taken from open cockpit biplanes to fighters that were encountering compressibility problems associated with the sound barrier. Represented in this exceptional volume are images of these legendary aircraft. The award winning air to air photography of John Dibbs is complimented by a selection of breathtaking archive shots from the conflict, which truly illustrate the spirit behind these Flying Legends.

Author : Robin Higham
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811746089
Total Pages : 407 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying American Combat Aircraft of World War II written by Robin Higham and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2004-02-01 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Riveting, first-person accounts that put the reader in the cockpit. Dozens of photographs of the planes and the pilots that flew and fought in the skies from Tokyo to Berlin. Find out what it was like to fly some of the all-time classic aircraft of World War II, including the P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, P-47 Thunderbolt, P-38 Lightning, P-40 Kittyhawk, and many more!

Author : John M. Dibbs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 0760384614
Total Pages : 27 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Flying Legends 2024 written by John M. Dibbs and published by . This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive the style, might, and glory of classic World War II warbirds with Flying Legends 2024, a 16-month wall calendar featuring 13 full-color images of classic warplanes in flight! Take to the skies with the legendary WWII warbirds pictured in this stunning calendar. With a handy page that shows the months of September, October, November, and December 2023 followed by individual pages for the months of 2024, each photo is accompanied by all the fun-to-memorize stats for each plane, including ceiling, bombload, powerplant, and where it was built. The aircraft featured include: North American P-51 Mustang Curtiss P-40B Warhawk North American PBJ-1D Mitchell Spitfire Mk.XVI Spitfire Mk.I Spitfire Mk IXb FG-1D Corsair Messerschmitt Bf-109E-3 Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXb Hawker Hurricane Mk.X Blenheim Mk.If Bristol Blenheim Mk.I Avro Lancaster B.I Mitsubishi A6M3-22 Reisen The 17" × 12" calendar images are the perfect size for framing, so when 2024 comes to an end, you can continue to admire these mighty warplanes. This is a great gift for the history nut, military buff, or veteran in your life. From launch to landing, Flying Legends 2024 will have you feeling sky-high all year!

Author : Philip Kaplan
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1844151778
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Two-Man Air Force written by Philip Kaplan and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2006-02-19 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American volunteers Don Gentile (pronounced Jen-tilly) and John Godfrey flew together as leader and wingman respectively, with the USAAF 4th Fighter Group based at Debden near Cambridge in England. At the end of their missions with the 4th the two of them had accounted for over 58 enemy aircraft destroyed. Major Gentile had scored 22 air and 6 ground kills before he was returned to the USA to help raise money for the war effort. Major Godfrey was credited with 18 air and 12 ground kills before he was shot down and taken prisoner of war. This is the story of their amazing adventures and wartime partnership from their basic training in Canada and then onto England where they first flew the Supermarine Spitfire. It continues with their transfer to the USAAF 4th Fighter Group when the US entered the war and when the two were retrained to fly the P-47 Thunderbolt and eventually the superb P-51 Mustang. These two ace pilots loved life as much as flying - and as well as being hell-bent on destroying the enemy in the skies of Europe they also lived life to the full in their off-duty time in England.

Author : Tony Holmes
Publisher : Osprey Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781841761558
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aircraft of the Aces written by Tony Holmes and published by Osprey Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published to commemorate the 60th anniversay of the Battle of Britain, this book is packed with photography and anecdotes of World War II flying aces. It includes firsthand accounts from the protagonists, as well as photographs of the pilot and his aircraft.

Author : John M. Dibbs
Publisher : Zenith Press
ISBN 13 : 9780760314111
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book P-51 Mustang written by John M. Dibbs and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2002-11-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The greatest fighter to emerge from WWII is brought vividly to life through the stunning photographs of John Dibbs. The story is told through quotes and anecdotes of the greatest Mustang Aces of WWII. Poignant archival images are complemented by 21 of the most accurate Mustang restorations flying today. Filled with details of the men, machines and battle groups, plus forewords by Aces "Bud" Anderson and Col. Robert Goebel.