Aircraft of the Aces: Legends World War 2 [Paperback]

Tony Holmes (Editor), Iain Wyllie (Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: General Aviation | Publication Date: April 20, 2003

This volume showcases the specially commissioned cover artwork of leading aviation artist Iain Wyllie, who has produced over 30 action-packed paintings for the world’s most successful aviation series of recent years, Aircraft of the Aces. Combat reports by the aces themselves form the basis of the text, along with a brief pilot biography and technical explanation of the aircraft featured in the artwork. Contemporary photographs and a full-colour side-view profile complete each chapter, whilst the book’s appendices include a selection of 28 1/72nd scale drawings and a concise tabular listing of the high-scoring aces of World War 2. Although derived from the Aircraft of the Aces series, much of the text (over 55,000 words) that accompanies the artworks within this book has been specially sourced for Legends of World War 2, alongside a number of new profile artworks and photographs.

Editorial Reviews

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'The right mix of fact and anecdote to intrigue and educate.'

About the Author

Tony Holmes has worked as Osprey’s aviation editor since 1989, having previously served as an author/photographer for the publisher whilst living in Australia. Working as a freelance editor/author since 1994, he still manages the aviation list for Oxford-based Osprey Publishing and ‘Aircraft of the Aces – Legends of World War 2’ is his 27th book for Osprey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (April 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1841767379
• ISBN-13: 978-1841767376
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,369,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Stories, May 9, 2004

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Alex Salazar (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aircraft of the Aces: Legends World War 2 (Paperback)

This is truly a great collection of stories. The book has passages from various fighter pilots from various nations who took part in the Second World War's battles in the air. Told by the aces themselves, this book is a great read, and provides insight into the actions of many of these brave men as they risked their lives thousands of feet above, fighting for their countries as well as their own survival.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aircraft of the Aces: A Must for Warbord Lovers, September 28, 2005

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James F. O'NEIL "Warbird Addict" (Seminole, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Aircraft of the Aces: Legends World War 2 (Paperback)

Pictures, pictures, and pictures: Just what aircraft lovers want and need. This book is a MUST for all those who buy books about WWII aviation, who respect all Osprey publications, and who want to know a bit more about the planes and the pilots who flew them. Thirty planes and pilots, thirty stories--and drawings and aircract specifications. This a book for "beginners" or for those who have all the Tony Holmes books. A required addtion to any library.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous!, August 15, 2007

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Victoria Bringle "pianogirl" (New Orleans, LA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Aircraft of the Aces: Legends World War 2 (Paperback)

I ordered this book for my brother who is obsessed with airplanes. The format is great and the illustrations are very detailed. Worth every penny!