WAR PLANES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR — 3 volumes —
Prix régulier 30,00 € TTC 6%
Caractéristiques
| Size | 14 x 12,5 x 1,5 cm |
| Book cover finish |
Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Date of publishing |
1960 |
| Language | English |
| Author | William Green |
| Collection / Serie | WAR PLANES OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR |
| Editor | Macdonald & Co. Ltd. |
Description
Published by Macdonald, London, this well-known reference series documents the aircraft of the Second World War through detailed technical descriptions, historical information, photographs and aircraft illustrations.
This lot brings together three complementary subjects, offering an attractive introduction to the diversity of wartime aircraft design.
The Three Books Included
1. FIGHTERS — Volume Two
The second volume devoted to fighter aircraft, examining wartime fighter designs, their technical characteristics and operational development.
Original green illustrated dust jacket.
2. FLYING BOATS — Volume Five
A reference work dedicated to the flying boats of the Second World War, including aircraft developed for maritime patrol, reconnaissance, transport and military operations.
Original yellow-orange illustrated dust jacket.
3. FLOATPLANES — Volume Six
A study of military floatplanes, including aircraft equipped with floats for water-based operations, reconnaissance and other wartime duties.
Original salmon-pink illustrated dust jacket.
William Green ( 1927 - January 2nd, 2010 ) was an aviation and military author. During service with the Royal Air Force, he wrote for the Air Training Corps Gazette, later to become Air Pictorial. William Green was technical director to the R.A.F. Flying Review, then editorial director when it became Flying Review International. In 1971 he and Gordon Swanborough jointly created the monthly Air International, of which he remained managing editor until late 1990.
( source : Wikipedia )
