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Jeffrey L. Ethell

    Conosciuto come lo "Scrittore Combattente" negli ambienti dell'aviazione, questo autore ha narrato l'emozionante mondo dell'aviazione della Seconda Guerra Mondiale con una profondità senza pari. Nonostante fosse stato escluso dal servizio militare per motivi medici a causa della vista, si immerse nel volo, accumulando migliaia di ore e padroneggiando numerosi tipi di aeromobili. Questa intima connessione con il cielo alimentò la sua prolifica scrittura, esplorando il coraggio e la tecnologia del combattimento aereo. La sua dedizione si estese alla conservazione delle macchine stesse di cui scriveva, consolidando la sua eredità di fervente sostenitore della storia dell'aviazione.

    Jeffrey L. Ethell
    P-38 Lightning at War
    P-40 Hawks at War
    Warbird History: Spitfire
    Bomber command
    The Great Book of World War II Airplanes
    Target Berlin
    • "On 6 March 1944, the Americans launched their first large-scale daylight raid on Berlin, the capital of Hitler's Reich. They paid a high price... [This book] is a skilfully researched, minute-by-minute account of that raid. It is also... based on research conducted in detail from both sides"--P. [4] of cover.

      Target Berlin
      5,0
    • The Great Book of World War II Airplanes

      Over 400 Full-Color Illustrations by Rikyu Watanabe, Including 24 Fold-Out Panels Suitable for Framing

      • 632pagine
      • 23 ore di lettura

      In the history of aviation, the Second World War represents a classic period. The twelve aircraft featured in this book were marvels of modern technology, embodying everything we would know about flying until the appearance of the turbine engine. An international team of aviation writers profile these 12 planes, covering design and production, specialized models and variants, their tactical deployment, the battles they fought in, and the famous exploits of their pilots. Aircraft artist Rikyu Watanabe renders each of these planes in glorious full-color illustrations, detailed interior cutaways, control and weapons systems schematics, and actual squadron insignia. Originally published in 12 volumes, this beautiful book makes a truly elegant addition to the library of any history buff or aviation enthusiast. 10" x 13". Color & b&w illus.

      The Great Book of World War II Airplanes
      4,6
    • Bomber command

      • 180pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Gathers first-person accounts of the experiences of American bombers flying missions over Europe and the Mediterranean during World War II

      Bomber command
      4,2
    • P-38 Lightning at War

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      This classic title traces the history of the Lightning from the earliest Lockheed "Model 22" through the severe compressibility problems of the prototype YP-38, to the P-38L-5, the fighter-bomber-reconnaissance aircraft of the USAAF in Italy and the Pacific. Graphically illustrated with over 200 action photographs and many eyewitness accounts, this book tells the story of a unique and innovative aircraft, revered for its adaptability and ability to limp home on one engine where other aircraft would have been destroyed.

      P-38 Lightning at War
      3,6
    • The Great Book of World War II Airplanes

      Over 400 Full-Color Illustrations by Rikyu Watanabe. Including 24 Fold-Out Panels Suitable for Framing

      • 632pagine
      • 23 ore di lettura

      In the history of aviation, the Second World War represents a classic period. The twelve aircraft featured in this book were marvels of modern technology, embodying everything we would know about flying until the appearance of the turbine engine. An international team of aviation writers profile these 12 planes, covering design and production, specialized models and variants, their tactical deployment, the battles they fought in, and the famous exploits of their pilots. Aircraft artist Rikyu Watanabe renders each of these planes in glorious full-color illustrations, detailed interior cutaways, control and weapons systems schematics, and actual squadron insignia. Originally published in 12 volumes, this beautiful book makes a truly elegant addition to the library of any history buff or aviation enthusiast. 10" x 13". Color & b&w illus.

      The Great Book of World War II Airplanes
    • Tématem publikace je podrobný popis vojenských operací uskutečněných americkými stíhači 10.5. 1972 v rámci války ve Vietnamu. Název knihy vskutku nelže - námětem studie jsou události, jež proběhly na severovietnamských bojištích dne 10. května 1972. Autoři tak dávají čtenáři možnost nahlédnout do "všedního dne" amerických stíhacích pilotů, účastnících se války ve Vietnamu. Zpracováno na základě historických záznamů, dokumentů a vzpomínek přímých účastníků

      Jeden den dlouhé války
      4,5
    • Letadla 2. světové války

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Bojová letadla druhé světové války, která přenesla leteckou techniku z dvojplošníků ze dřeva a plátna do věku proudových letadel.

      Letadla 2. světové války
      4,5
    • Publikace se zaměřuje na otázky spojené s využitím proudových vojenských letounů v operacích 2. světové války. Dvojice autorů (Američan a Angličan) ve své knize detailně charakterizuje technický vývoj vojenských tryskových letounů a jejich praktické využití v různých leteckých bitvách 2. světové války. Jsou zde popsány všechny nejvýznamnější typy letadel, nasazované v bojích armádami Velké Británie, Německa, USA a Japonska. Text doplňují černobílé fotografie, mnohdy vysoké dokumentární hodnoty.

      Trysková letadla druhé světové války
      4,0