Flying Legends of World War II: Archive and Colour Photos of Famous Allied Aircraft - Couverture souple

Handleman, Philip

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1848843089 ISBN 13 : 9781848843080

Editeur : Casemate Publishers, 2011

Synopsis

More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs.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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs.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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Philip Handleman has published 21 previous successful aviation titles and is a highly respected contributor to newsletters and magazines. Airlife published several of his books including Chicago O Hare, Speedsters and Cityhoppers. He lives in Birmingham, Michigan, USA.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Casemate Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1848843089
• ISBN 13: 9781848843080
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible