Flying Legends of World War Ii (Images of War Series), 9781848843080
Paperback
Unseen WWII aircraft photos reveal legends, pilots, battles, and vital data.

Flying Legends of World War Ii (Images of War Series)

archive and colour photos of famous allied aircraft

$88.89

  • Paperback

    160 pages

  • Release Date

    1 April 2011

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Summary

Fifty Allied Force’s WWII aircraft types are illustrated in previously unpublished black and white and unique colour photographs.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 colour 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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781848843080
ISBN-10:1848843089
Author:Philip Handleman
Publisher:Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint:Pen & Sword Aviation
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:160
Release Date:1 April 2011
Weight:408g
Dimensions:246mm x 189mm
Series:Images of War
About The Author

Philip Handleman

Philip Handleman has been an active private pilot for more than 35 years and currently owns and flies two aircraft of military lineage, including an open-cockpit biplane primary trainer of World War II vintage. His deep attachment to the world of flight is reflected in the 19 aviation-related books he has written, including two previous works on the Reno Air Races.

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