WWII Air War: The Men, The Machines, The Missions ed. Roger L. Vance

Some of the best and brightest of today's aviation writers are brought together to paint a vivid picture of aviation during WWII. These specially selected stories bring aerial combat to life; and give insight into the rapid development of air war technology spurred by that combat. Read in these pages how the Japanese 'Zero'--once thought invincible--was tamed, recall the heroism of Britain's famous legless ace Douglas Bader, enjoy the exploits of American P-38 pilots Dick Bong and Tom Lynch in the Pacific, and taste the glory of German Luftwaffe pilot Erich Hartmann's more than 350 air victories. Full of riveting vignettes that put you in the cockpit for a flight to adventure

ed. Roger L. Vance, 1996

Hardcover, Very Good

176 pages

906g

21.5 x 28 x 2 cm