From the authors of Talisman-A Collection of Nose Art, volume one of a projected multi-volume historical series on American bomber aircraft. Over 24,000 b-24s were constructed between 1940 and 1945, making it the single most produced aircraft of World War II. The B-24 served in all theaters of World War II: China-Burma-India, Japan, South Pacific, North Africa, Italy, France, Germany, and Russia.\nThe history of the B-24 is presented here in hundreds of photos, over seventy in World War II era color, and most unpublished. ...
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From the authors of Talisman-A Collection of Nose Art, volume one of a projected multi-volume historical series on American bomber aircraft. Over 24,000 b-24s were constructed between 1940 and 1945, making it the single most produced aircraft of World War II. The B-24 served in all theaters of World War II: China-Burma-India, Japan, South Pacific, North Africa, Italy, France, Germany, and Russia.\nThe history of the B-24 is presented here in hundreds of photos, over seventy in World War II era color, and most unpublished. Detailed photographs of nose art and markings, and overall shots, present all aspects of the various models. All war fronts are covered and show the early B-24c types to the late war, Privateer, and Naval models, and the B-32 Dominator. A special color section features the doomed Lady Be Good when it was found in the Libyan desert in the early 1960s.\nFuture volumes in the series include the B-29, the B-17, and a volume on the medium bombers including the B-25 and B-26.\nAlso, by John & Donna Campbell are Talisman-A Collection of Nose Art, and Allied Aircraft Art, both from Schiffer Military/Aviation History
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Used; very good in Used; very good jacket. Size: 11x8x1; Binding is tight and square. Contents are crisp, clean, complete and undamaged. Very Nice! Book was donated to Friends of the Omaha Public Library.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0887404529. Hardcover in dust jacket. First edition. Book and unclipped dust jacket are in fine condition, crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners. Historic photos, illustrations and crew information throughout. 4to. 255 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. Heavy--will require additional postage if shipped outside the U. S.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0887404529. Stated first edition. Decorative endpapers, color and b/w photos. Binding tight and straight, inner pages clean and unmarked. Dust Jacket is price-intact, clean with very mild shelfwear.; American Bomber Aircraft, Vol. 1; 9.25 X 1 X 11.75 inches; 256 pages.