Download or read book Flying Legends of World War II written by Philip Handleman and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 0 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 Book excerpt: More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs.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.
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 Book excerpt: More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs.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.
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:
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.
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 269 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.
Download or read book Warbird Legends written by John Dibbs and published by Zenith Press. This book was released on 2000-09-28 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
Download or read book The Royal Air Force in Texas written by Tom Killebrew and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the outbreak of World War II, British RAF officials sought to train aircrews outside of England, safe from enemy attack and poor weather. In the USA, six civilian flight schools dedicated themselves to instructing RAF pilots. Tom Killebrew explores the history of the Terrell Aviation School.
Download or read book Flying with the Fifteenth Air Force written by Tom Faulkner and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2018-11-15 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1944 and 1945, Tom Faulkner was a B-24 pilot flying out of San Giovanni airfield in Italy as a member of the 15th Air Force of the U.S. Army Air Forces. Only 19 years old when he completed his 28th and last mission, Tom was one of the youngest bomber pilots to serve in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Between September 1944 and the end of February 1945, he flew against targets in Hungary, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Yugoslavia. On Tom’s last mission against the marshalling yards at Augsburg, Germany, his plane was severely damaged, and he had to fly to Switzerland where he and his crew were interned. The 15th Air Force generally has been overshadowed by works on the 8th Air Force based in England. Faulkner’s memoir helps fill an important void by providing a first-hand account of a pilot and his crew during the waning months of the war, as well as a description of his experiences before his military service. David L. Snead has edited the memoir and provided annotations and corroboration for the various missions.
Download or read book P 47 Thunderbolt written by David Doyle and published by MMD-Squadron Signal. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The P-47 The Thunderbolt rose to fame during WWII, with the aircraft and its pilots and crews accumulating an impressive record against ground targets, destroying a myriad of enemy trains, trucks, armored vehicles, artillery, and aircraft on the ground. The massive fighter's accomplishments were not limited to strafing and bombing runs; indeed, many P-47 jockeys earned their ace status flying the P-47 against the aircraft of the Luftwaffe and Japan, where the Thunderbolts, aided by external fuel tanks, provided long-range escort for bomber formations. Chronicles the development and use of the famed "Jug" from its genesis in the P-35 to the long-legged P-47N. Production by Republic and Curtiss is discussed, along with the numerous experimental variations that did not see production.
Download or read book Aviation Legends Paper Airplane Book written by Ken Blackburn and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains instructions for creating accurate paper replicas of twelve historically important planes.
Download or read book Spitfire Pilot written by David Crook and published by Greenhill Books. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spitfire Pilot is the exhilarating and moving memoir of D. M. Crook, an airman in the legendary 609 Squadron - one of the most successful RAF units in the Battle of Britain. Beginning with his fond recollections of his halcyon days in training - acrobatics, night flying and languorous days spent playing sport and nights off visiting Piccadilly Circus - Crook goes on to recount in thrilling detail the dogfights, remarkable victories and tragic losses which formed the daily routine of Britain's heroic aerial defenders in that long summer of 1940. Often hopelessly outnumbered, the men of 609 Squadron in their state-of-the-art Spitfires committed acts of unimaginable bravery against the Messerschmitts and Junkers of Germany's formidable Luftwaffe. Many of Crook's fellow airmen did not make it back alive, and the absence they leave in the close-knit community of the squadron is described with great poignancy. Spitfire Pilot offers a unique and personal insight into one of the most critical moments of British history, when a handful of men stood up against the might of the German Air Force in defence of their country. This definitive edition, the first for more than sixty years, includes a new foreword by David Crook's daughter and Air Vice Marshal Sandy Hunter, Honorary Air Commodore of the 609 Squadron. The book also has an introduction by Professor Richard Overy.
