FLYING WARBIRDS AN ILLUSTRATED PROFILE OF THE FLYING IN CAPE TOWN

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 13 working days Get a comprehensive look at how World War II was fought from the air. Do you want to get an up-close look at some of the rarest airplanes in the world? Are you curious about combat aircraft from World War II? In deluxe hard-back volumes, "Flying Warbirds" brings U.S., British, German, Russian and Japanese fighting planes from the s and s together, complete with detailed photographs to delight every aeronautics connoisseur. The airplanes at the Flying Heritage Collection were created at a time when aeronautical discovery had evolved to aviation mastery. Finely crafted by distinguished design bureaus with the leading technologies of the s and s, the main emphasis of the collection includes combat aircraft from World War II. In , Paul G. Allen began acquiring and preserving these iconic warriors and workhorses, many of which are the last of their kind. Allen's passion for aviation and history, and his awareness of the increasing rarity of original WWII aircraft, motivated him to restore these artifacts to the highest standard of authenticity. Periodically, one or more of the exhibits are temporarily absent to participate in an event, for maintenance, or for continuing restoration. Experience one of the world's top airplane collections any time you like through "Flying Warbirds." Photographs include cockpit shots, exterior museum shots, historic photographs, and breathtaking contemporary flying shots from photographers like award-winning John Dibbs. "Flying Warbirds" is the definitive guide to everything you want to know about this fascinating period in aeronautics and military history. Features Summary Get a comprehensive look at how World War II was fought from the air. Do you want to get an up-close look at some of the rarest airplanes in the world? Author Cory Graff Publisher Zenith Press Release date Pages 240 ISBN ISBN