Boeing C-17 Globemaster III - Warbird Tech Vol. 30 (Volume 30) [Paperback]

Bill Norton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2001

This top-flight series provides a review of the world's most exciting combat aircraft.

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About the Author

Bill Norton served as the lead Air Force flight test engineer for the C-17.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Specialty Press (May 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158007040X
• ISBN-13: 978-1580070409
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,806,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Reference on the C-17, August 13, 2001

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BookGuy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boeing C-17 Globemaster III - Warbird Tech Vol. 30 (Volume 30) (Paperback)

I enjoy this book immensely. If you're an enthusiast, you know that there aren't a lot of books currently available on the C-17; the plane is just too new. The C-17 is, however, a fascinating plane, and if you're eager for more info you won't be disappointed with this book. The textual content is first rate. It has a very pleasing rhythm and balance. If you have other aerospace books on your shelf you know that sometimes the writer is very technically knowledgeable without possessing adequate writing skills. Or, the information is unbalanced (e.g., too much history, too little technical, or vice versa). This book was both written well, and edited well. The photos, too, are very good. While most are black-and-white [there are several pages of 4-color photos], they are well printed and not distracting because of their monochromatic nature as in some other, cheaper publications. I was also impressed with the tidbits of information that Norton delivers. You'll read about and see information on hidden features (e.g., jacks, APUs, exterior lights, etc.). All in all, it's a very well delivered presentation on the newest airlifter, and a worthy addition to your aerospace library.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A profusely illustrated history of this remarkable aircraft, June 8, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boeing C-17 Globemaster III - Warbird Tech Vol. 30 (Volume 30) (Paperback)

With less than a decade from its first flight, and with production less than halfway through its presently federally funded run, the C-17A Globemaster II is still considered a young aircraft. Aviation specialist Bill Norton presents the reader with a profusely illustrated history of this remarkable American military aircraft's gestation, development, unique features, strategic and tactical airlift missions; and service record to date. Boeing C-17A Globemaster III is a remarkable and impressive addition to any personal, professional, academic, or community library aviation history collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, September 22, 2001

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Daniel Kerr (Salem, Alabama United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boeing C-17 Globemaster III - Warbird Tech Vol. 30 (Volume 30) (Paperback)

A must for the collector. color photo's and detailed drawings and pictures. This is the way to do it right. Includes Inception of the Globemasters, phototypes leading up to the C-17, Development History -photo's in the building stages - many, Missions, Productions list, and Specs, A "gotta a have one".