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Air Aces Hardcover – January 1, 1983

by Christopher Shores (Author)
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Description from the book flap: An Ace is generally accepted as a fighter pilot who has shot down five or more enemy aircraft. Since the beginning of air fighting each war and campaign has produced its air aces. This book not only describes the fighting careers of the famous fighter pilots, but places their achievements in the context of the conditions under which they fought. For example, the 352 victories of the Luftwaffe ace Erich Hartmann could only have been gained over the Russian Front in World War II. This exhaustively researched book contains a wealth of information on the air aces of modern warfare. Tables give statistics on all wars since 1914, including lesser known ones like the Russian Civil War and the Indo-Pakistan conflicts. Individual biographies are included on the greatest aces - Lufberry, Gabreski, Galland and Bong to name but a few. More than 250 color and B&W photographs.
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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Presidio Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1983
  5. ISBN-10
    0891411666
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0891411666
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Presidio Press; First Edition (January 1, 1983)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0891411666
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0891411666
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.35 pounds
  • Customer Reviews:
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Unbiased look at aces from many countries
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Unbiased look at aces from many countries
The well known author respects aces from all nationalities and does not glorify one over another. The usual wars are covered, the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. But included are the Russian Civil War, the Middle East war, Finland Russia war, India Pakistan war and the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco. The numerous lists indicate the pilot’s nationality, kills and squadron unit. There are plenty of clear photographs and sidebars that give biographical summaries. No side or nationality is glorified. While there are many lists and statistics, this book is not a dictionary. The many chapters on the theatres of operation give the movement of the war and the back drop to challenges the aces faced. Not all aces are listed, but a wonderful roundup, first published in 1983.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Informative air combat.
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Air War from wwI the small wars in between & wwII. Also post wwII air aces. Gives short descriptions of all air combat. There are also several short lists of aces from different wars & countries.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbiased look at aces from many countries
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
The well known author respects aces from all nationalities and does not glorify one over another. The usual wars are covered, the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. But included are the Russian Civil War, the Middle East war, Finland Russia war, India Pakistan war and the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco. The numerous lists indicate the pilot’s nationality, kills and squadron unit. There are plenty of clear photographs and sidebars that give biographical summaries. No side or nationality is glorified. While there are many lists and statistics, this book is not a dictionary. The many chapters on the theatres of operation give the movement of the war and the back drop to challenges the aces faced. Not all aces are listed, but a wonderful roundup, first published in 1983.
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Piano Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars Unbiased look at aces from many countries
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
The well known author respects aces from all nationalities and does not glorify one over another. The usual wars are covered, the First and Second World Wars, Korea and Vietnam. But included are the Russian Civil War, the Middle East war, Finland Russia war, India Pakistan war and the 1961 Bay of Pigs fiasco. The numerous lists indicate the pilot’s nationality, kills and squadron unit. There are plenty of clear photographs and sidebars that give biographical summaries. No side or nationality is glorified. While there are many lists and statistics, this book is not a dictionary. The many chapters on the theatres of operation give the movement of the war and the back drop to challenges the aces faced. Not all aces are listed, but a wonderful roundup, first published in 1983.
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