Rikyu watanabe illustrator of the great book of world war ii. Ive always enjoyed worst of lists and had an interest in aviation, so i thought it time to combine the two. Jan 6, 2015 aircraft used by the luftwaffe in world war ii board created by constantly expanding, german war machine is building into a comprehensive reference database on one of the most powerful military forces the world has ever seen. Awesome large format book with over 400 color illustrations by rikyu wantanabe including 24 fold out panels that measure 29 x suitable for display. Each book covered a military airplane of major significance during world war ii. The book covers all of the most well known aircraft which makes it great for a person who has an interest in wwii aviation the level of detail of the. Nearly all aircraft were designed to be as cheap and easy to make as possible bordering on disposable. In the history of aviation the second world war represents a classic period in the refinement and perfection of the propeller driven military flying machine. However there were hundreds of aircraft types used between 1939 and 1945 and inevitably some were abject failures.
The list of aircraft of world war ii includes all the aircraft used by those countries which were at war during world war ii from the period between their joining the conflict and the conflict ending for them. In the history of aviation the second world war wwii represents a classic period in the refinement and perfection of the propeller driven military flying machine. The great book of world war ii airplanes 1984 bonanza books hard cover new shipped with usps media. P38 lightning,p51 mustang, b17 flying fortress, hellcat, f4u corsair, spitfire, mosquito, lancaster, messerschmitt bf109, fockewulf fw190, ju87 stuka, and zero fight. The total aircraft production in ww2 was far less than one million. The title of this book is the great book of world war ii airplanes and it was written by jeffrey l. All about the great book of world war ii airplanes by jeffrey l. The twelve aircraft featured in this book, designed and built amidst the heat and urgency of war as formidable weapons of destruction, were.
A remarkable overview of world war ii aviation encompasses more than four hundred fullcolor photographs and illustrations, twentyfour foldout panels, detailed cutaway views, and authoritative profiles of twelve aircraft that changed the course of the war. During the second world war, the airplane proved decisive as one of the most dominant weapon on the battlefield. Great book of world war ii airplanes book by random house. P38 and p 51 mustang, b17 flying fortress, hellcat, f4u corsair, spitfire, mosquito. There are countless books, dvds and websites about the great aircraft of world war two. The airplane itself was only a few years old but pioneering engineers soon saw its potential for military use. Unlike the tank or the mighty battleship, the airplane was the most versatile of the three providing attack capability wherever it is needed be it in the sky, land or even at sea. A remarkable overview of world war ii aviation encompasses more than four hundred fullcolor photographs and illustrations, twentyfour foldout panels. Buy a cheap copy of the great book of world war ii. Crescent books, 1996 airplanes, military 632 pages. Between 1939 and 1945, world war 2 planes evolved to the point the jet engine was introduced and even the first cruise missile would see its first use by the axis powers. Also includes information on the german and japense fighters used in world war 2. Ethell and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Combat aircraft that were everyday companions to airmen in the world war ii generation have become extraordinary treasures to many in the next. The great book of ww2 world war 2 airplanes bonanza 1983 condition is good. Complete book of world war ii combat aircraft contains numerous illustrated tables and detailed technical charts, with full colour illustrations of every fighting. With fullcolor illustrations of every fighting plane from 19331945. My favourite second world war set book is empire of the sun by jg. Aircraft developed but not used operationally in the war are in the prototypes section at the end.
I n world war two, airplanes of all types fighters, bombers, transports, etc. North atlantic air ferry route in world war ii wikipedia. A history of ww2 in 25 airplanes m ustangs, mitchells, catalinas, liberators, corsairs. Born the son of a fighter pilot on march air force base in riverside, california, ethell was prevented from joining the air force because he lacked 2020 vision. Rc warbirds from small electric rc planes, to the larger multi rc engine powered ww2 warbirds are discussed. Its a wonderful book and ill not just recommend it, ill plead for it to be read. Detailed survey of 12 aircraft types that changed the world during the second world war. Its a hardcover book, the paper cover is in aliitle rough shape and some of the edges on the fold out pages are alittle rough but other wise cool book. Great book of world war ii airplanes has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The great book of world war ii airplanes by jeffrey l. Complete book of world war ii combat aircraft, 19331945. Fighter planes of world war ii nancy robinson masters.
The north atlantic air ferry route was a series of air routes over the north atlantic ocean on which aircraft were ferried from the united states and canada to great britain during world war ii to support combat operations in the european theater of operations eto. Great book of world war ii airplanes ethell watanabe. May 11, 2015 world war 1 saw several completely new technologies develop rapidly. A foreword at the front and a very well done index at the back tie the entire book together. Over 400 color photos and illustrations of wwii aircraft are contained within the 632 pages of this tome. Sep 26, 2012 great aircraft of history ww2 fighters, bombers, and more. What are the best childrens books on the second world war. The 17 best books on world war i of 2020 thoughtco. The biplane single seat fighter had reached the ultimate development point. The great book of world war ii airplanes by ethell, jeffrey l. Gives information on and illustrations and schematic drawings of twelve planes that changed the world. Prototypes for aircraft that entered service under a different design number are.
The best books on pilots of the second world war five books. A history of ww2 in 25 airplanes military aviation air. As a young man during ww2 712 i had black rubberplastic models of every american acft in the inventory, do they still exist, if so where can i obtain them, or a photo of every of all all foreign and allied acft. The great book of ww2 world war 2 airplanes bonanza 1983 ebay. The great book of world war ii airplanes book, 1984. With fullcolor illustrations of every fighting plane from 19331945, including bombers, fighters, assault aircraft, and many more angelucci, enzo on. The great book of world war ii airplanes is easily one of the best books out there covering the subject of wwii military aircraft. This collectors book is dedicated to the horrors of war and the developments of modern warfare and the technological inventions that have revolutionized the way war is fought. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Ethell and random house value publishing staff 1987, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Interesting stories and random facts from the second.
The book covers all of the most well known aircraft which makes it great for a person who has an interest in wwii aviation the level of detail of the technical drawings makes it interesting even for a person that. The best aircraft during world war 2 top 10 ww2 aircraft. Covers the production and development of 12 classic aircraft including. Ethell, whose nickname in the air was fighter writer, was the author of fiftynine books and more than one thousand magazine articles, many dealing with world war ii aviation. The book covers all of the most well known aircraft which makes it great for a person who has an interest in wwii aviation the level of detail of the technical drawings makes it interesting even for a person that already has alot of knowledge on the subject. A remarkable overview of world war ii aviation encompasses more than four hundred fullcolor photographs and illustrations, twentyfour foldout panels, detailed. Rikyu watanabe is the author of the great book of world war ii airplanes 4. The great book of world war ii airplanes book, 1996. Rc kits are shown, along with the latest arf and rtf rc airplanes. Introduces various kinds of fighter planes used by the army air force and by the navy and marines during world war two, their missions, and the weapons employed. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Apr 07, 2020 world war 2 saw more technological leaps in the field of military aircraft than any other conflict. Leonard cheshire, the author of bomber pilot was one of the most highly decorated members of the raf.
Covers the production and development of 12 classic ww2 aircraft. What happened to the millions of airplanes produced during. In 1939, at the start of ww2, aviation was in a state of flux. Almost everyone would recognize the spitfire, p51 mustang, me109 or lancaster. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.