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Modern Chinese Warplanes
Harpia Publishing2018English
237 pg.978-0-9973092-6-3 / 978-0-9973092-8-7Review written by: Rene VerjansTwo reviews in one! I previously was already enthusiastic about the books of Andreas Rupprecht, published by Harpia Publishing, and also now I have to really say that I have two great new books on my bookshelf. The Air force book is with 240 pages slightly thicker than the Army book, which counts 95 pages. […]
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Bloody Sixteen- The USS Oriskany and Air Wing 16 during the Vietnam War
Potomac Books, Inc.2018English
416 pg.ISBN-10: 161234979X ISBN-13: 978-1612349794Review written by: Max Heldring218th review Bloody Sixteen The USS Oriskany and Air Wing 16 during the Vietnam War – Peter Frey ALSO IN ADIOBOOK VERSION!!! Much is published about the Vietnam War between the USA and North-Vietnam especially about the ground offensives and the enormous lost of human lives on American side. This book is solely dedicated to […]
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EAGLES OVER HUSKY. THE ALLIED AIR FORCES IN THE SICILIAN CAMPAIGN, 14 MAY TO 17 AUGUST 1943
Helion & Company Ltd2018English
192 pg.978-1-9122174-94-2Review written by: Joris GonggrijpOperation Husky was the title for the first joint executed British-American landing operation, at which the navy, aviation and land forces of both countries cooperated. In short: the word ‘us’ had to be replaced by ‘we’. A joint commando and cooperative army forces were then not yet that obvious. You do not become a general […]
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De Havilland Enterprises: A History
Pen & Sword Books2017English
2017 pg.9781473861381Review written by: Joris GonggrijpCaptain Geoffrey de Havilland (1882 – 1965) has established on 25 September 1920 the company which is now bearing his name, with financial support from his friends. The life story of – later Sir Geoffrey – shows remarkable resemblance with that of his contemporary Anthony Fokker. Both looking for a profession just after the turn of […]
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Verhaaltjes, het houdt nooit op- Jan Algera
Martin Leeuwis Publications2017Dutch
208 pg.ISBN 978 94 90008 192Review written by: Rene VerjansUnfortunately only in Dutch until now!
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Men of the Battle of Britain
Frontline Books2015English
584 pg.9781473847675This book is actually the most special one on my book shelve. It is the third edition of a book that was published in 1989 for the first time. The book is a kind of bible of ‘The Few’ that flew in the Battle of Britain. Around 3.000 people that belonged to that ‘aircrew’ in […]
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Polar Winds
Dundurn2014English
224 pg.1459723791It gives a special feeling when you are reading on the 38th degree of latitude with 35 degrees a book about aviation in the Canadian region above the 60st degree of latitude with temperatures in winter of 40 degrees Celsius below zero, a difference of 75 degrees Celsius! At least the book provides cooling with […]
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The mighty Eighth at war
Pen & Sword Books2010English
288 pg.9781783830015Review written by: Max HeldringThis 282 pages counting book tells about the actions of the 8th US air force during the Second World War. The 8th contained B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator bombers and operated from Great Britain under the command of brigadier general Ira. C. Eaker. The book gives a detailed overview of all the operations of […]
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Aerotoxic Syndrome - Aviation’s Darkest Secret
Pilot Press UK214English
229 pg.978-0-9929508-0-4Review written by: Joris Gonggrijp“Till this day, the only thing filtering this toxic soup out of the cabin are the lungs of the passengers and crew”. This quote sets the tone for this book. A good listener only needs half a word: bleed air for the pressure cabin. With the introduction of the jet engine in the civilian aviation […]
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Some great looking details of the famous Tiger Moth
Pictures of these beautiful details were made on 30 april 2012 in the Netherlands! Let’s keep them flying! See also: http://vliegendmuseumseppe.nl/ (You can mail me to get highres-pictures)