Warbird Legends
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Warbird Legends
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Author : John Dibbs
language : en
Publisher: Zenith Press
Release Date : 2000-09-28
Warbird Legends written by John Dibbs and has been published by Zenith Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-28 with History categories.
The Second World War spurred tense focus among industries of the world's powers. In the short span of six years, military aircraft developed from open-cockpit biplanes to fighters that soared to 40,000 feet and toyed with the sound barrier. Represented in this spendid volume are images of the war's 20 greatest aircraft - from the legendary Mustang, Spitfire, Flying Fortress, and Mitsubishi Zero, to lesser-known but equally awe-inspiring warbirds like the Mosquito, Blenheim, and Kingcobra. The award-winning air-to-air photography of John Dibbs captures immaculately restored aircraft and is complemented by a selection of archival, frontline images illustrating the true spirit and humanity of these Flying Legends. John M. Dibbs spent his childhood near old RAF Command Airfields. His natural interest in aviation has led to a diverse portfolio, and this collection represents his favorite images of World War II aircraft.
Flying Legends Of World War Ii
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Author : Philip Handleman
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2011-06-13
Flying Legends Of World War Ii written by Philip Handleman and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-13 with History categories.
More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs.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.
Hidden Warbirds
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Author : Nicholas A. Veronico
language : en
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Release Date : 2013-06-15
Hidden Warbirds written by Nicholas A. Veronico and has been published by Quarto Publishing Group USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-15 with History categories.
“If you only have room in your collection for one book on WWII-era warbird wreck histories and recoveries, then it should be this one. . . . Fascinating.” —Alan Griffith, author of Consolidated Mess Aviation historian Nicholas A. Veronico has been investigating and writing about aircraft wrecks for many years. His website, wreckchasing.com, is the go-to source for enthusiasts who want to know more about how to locate vintage airplane wrecks and then tell their stories. In this engaging new book, Veronico explores the romantic era of World War II Warbirds and the stories of some of its most famous wrecks, including the “Swamp Ghost” (a B-17E which crashed in New Guinea in the early days of World War II and which was only recently recovered), and “Glacier Girl” (a P-38, part of “The Lost Squadron,” which crashed in a large ice sheet in Greenland in 1942). Throughout, Veronico provides a history of the aircraft, as well as the unique story behind each discovery and recovery with ample illustrations. Hidden Warbirds is aviation history at its best.
Stars Of The Sky Legends All
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Author : Ann Lewis Cooper, Sharon Rajnus
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Stars Of The Sky Legends All written by Ann Lewis Cooper, Sharon Rajnus and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Women air pilots categories.
Warbird Recovery
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Author : Gordon R. Page
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2007-04-23
Warbird Recovery written by Gordon R. Page and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-04-23 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
April Fool's Day, 1992. Author Gordon R. Page receives a call from a business associate offering him the chance to travel to Russia in hopes of acquiring a rare World War II fighter plane. He's waited for this call for years-and it's not a joke. Packed with action, intrigue, and danger, Warbird Recovery delivers Page's gripping true story of his journey to Russia to recover the aircraft and fulfill a lifelong dream. In bitter winter conditions, Page journeys to St. Petersburg, Russia, in an attempt to recover a rare German Bf 109 fighter plane. But everything about traveling in the former Soviet Union only reinforces the vast differences between cultures. Placing a call, buying lunch, and even riding in a taxi-to say nothing of buying an aircraft-prove to be strange and dangerous. Putting his life at risk, Page discovers that he must learn to negotiate and have plenty of cash on hand to ensure both his safety and his return to the United States. Yet nothing can compare to the excitement he experiences upon finding lost aircraft. Unfortunately, chasing a childhood dream just might cost him his life.
Warbirds
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Author : Robert Larrison
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2012-02-28
Warbirds written by Robert Larrison and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-28 with Fiction categories.
Ancient legends tell of a time when angels fell to earth and lived among humans, but were these creatures' heavenly beings or could they have been aliens from another world? All we know is that myths and legends formed around them, some of which held truths while others whispered mystery. This is the story of a time when the mythical Phoenix came to aid the Olympians in their cycle of battles with the Anunnaki, inhabitants of Nibiru, and the legendary lost Planet X. Disparate to bring peace to Earth, the Olympians needed an immortal warrior to command their great Warbird in one final battle. Their experiment in genetic manipulation created their hero, but unfortunately, ended up complicating the life of one young man whose only intent was to honor his people and protect this fragile human world.
Hidden Warbirds Ii
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Author : Nicholas A. Veronico
language : en
Publisher: Zenith Press
Release Date : 2014-06
Hidden Warbirds Ii written by Nicholas A. Veronico and has been published by Zenith Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06 with History categories.
"The second installment in a series exploring the stories of famous wrecks and recoveries of World War II-era aircraft. Features over 150 photographs depicting more than 20 warbird stories around the world"--
Canadian Warbird Survivors 2002
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Author : Harold A Skaarup
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2001-11-29
Canadian Warbird Survivors 2002 written by Harold A Skaarup and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-11-29 with History categories.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide aviation enthusiasts with a simple checklist on where to find the surviving retired military aircraft that are preserved in Canada. The majority of the Canadian Warbird Survivors are on display within a great number of well maintained aviation museums, many others are displayed as ¡°gate guards¡± near or in a number of Canadian Forces Bases, and a good number are in the hands of private collectors. Many are not listed in any catalogue, but have been found by ¡°word of mouth,¡± or personal observation. The museum staffs and volunteer organizations throughout Canada have done a particularly good job of preserving the great variety of Canadian military aircraft, illustrated here. Hopefully, as more aircraft are recovered from their crash sites in the bush and restored, traded or brought back from private owners, they too will be added to the record. The book lists the aircraft alphabetically by manufacturer, number and type. This list is also appended with a brief summary of the aircraft presently on display within the nation and a bit of its history within the Canadian Forces. Canadian Warbirds books are available through the iUniverse.com or the Amazon.com online bookstores.
Canadian Warbird Survivors
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Author : Harold A. Skaarup
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2000
Canadian Warbird Survivors written by Harold A. Skaarup and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with History categories.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide aviation enthusiasts with a handbook on where to find the surviving retired military aircraft preserved in Canada. The majority of the Canadian Warbird and War Prize Survivors are on display within a significant number of aviation museums. Many others are displayed as "gate guards" on or near a number of Canadian and Allied Armed Forces Bases and installations. There are also a few in the hands of private owners and collectors that have been restored to flying status. These include a number of foreign warbird survivors that were brought back to Canada as War Prizes. The museum staffs and volunteer organizations such as the Canadian Aviation Preservation Association (CAPA) have done tremendous work in preserving military and civilian aircraft that have been a major part of Canada's aviation heritage. A few of these aircraft are illustrated in this book, along with a short description of the aircraft flown by Canadian servicemen and women. The aircraft are listed alphabetically, along with a city or museum location, the manufacturer, aircraft serial number and call sign where known. Canadian Warbird and War Prize Survivors is part of a series on aircraft used by the Canadian Forces throughout its history.
The Legendary Douglas Dc 3
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Author : Michael S. Prophet
language : en
Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
Release Date : 2022-12-01
The Legendary Douglas Dc 3 written by Michael S. Prophet and has been published by Amsterdam University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-01 with History categories.
Following on from the epoch-making DC-2 technology, the DC-3 is generally considered the greatest single commercial transport plane in history, and certainly the most famous. Indeed, the DC-3 revolutionized air travel to an extent not equaled until the arrival of the jet age. Many of these revolutions related to safety; thanks to the DC-3’s reputation for reliability, in 1937 air travel insurance finally became available to the general public. This is the airliner that not only made flying respectable but enabled the emerging aviation industry to end its reliance on mail subsidies and profit from passenger journeys. DC-3 are still flying eight decades after their first debut, a tribute to their brilliant design, and are likely to continue flying well into the 21st century. '... een zeer kleurrijk boek. (...) Het boek is een prachtig eerbetoon en een mooie momentopname van wat er op dit moment op de wereld nog te zien is van dit ontwerp van voor de Tweede Wereldoorlog.' – De Vliegende Hollander