Warbird Legends [Paperback]

John Dibbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 28, 2000

The Second World War spurred tense focus among industries of the world's powers. In the short span of six years, military aircraft developed from open-cockpit biplanes to fighters that soared to 40,000 feet and toyed with the sound barrier. Represented in this spendid volume are images of the war's 20 greatest aircraft - from the legendary Mustang, Spitfire, Flying Fortress, and Mitsubishi Zero, to lesser-known but equally awe-inspiring warbirds like the Mosquito, Blenheim, and Kingcobra. The award-winning air-to-air photography of John Dibbs captures immaculately restored aircraft and is complemented by a selection of archival, frontline images illustrating the true spirit and humanity of these Flying Legends. John M. Dibbs spent his childhood near old RAF Command Airfields. His natural interest in aviation has led to a diverse portfolio, and this collection represents his favorite images of World War II aircraft.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Zenith Press (September 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760309671
• ISBN-13: 978-0760309674
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 13.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #484,938 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 TYPICAL JOHN DIBBS EXCELLENCE, April 11, 2004

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Chuck Dinges Msgt "Airacobra Alternative" (VIENNA, OHIO USA) - See all my reviews
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John Dibbs has long been my favorite aircraft photographer because he demands "excellence" in the aircraft and people he photographs. You won't see a P-51, P-47, P-40, etc. with a pilot wearing his favorite ball cap and his girl friend or buddy in the "back seat" of his "single seat" fighter! There is nothing more irritating than finding an excellent photo of a correctly restored WWII aircraft with a pilot wearing all the wrong things or with a "passenger" in his "single seat" fighter. I can excuse the modern "Crash Helmet" for safety purposes, but even then the pilot could put on a correct period helmet and goggles for the photo shoot and then put the crash helmet back on when finished. There are a few photos in this book in which the pilot is wearing a modern crash helmet and no photos with any other nonesense. In general the book adheres to the same level of excellence as the John Dibbs' "Flying Legends" calenders that I buy every year. I should probaby give this book a 4 rather than a 5 for the sole reason that this book should have been published as a "HARD BACK" book and not a soft back book. It is far too heavy and subject to easy damage as a paper back. The content of this book deserves a hard back! Hopefully the publisher will realize that for the next printing. The only other small thing that I noticed (so far) and was a bit disappointed in was that the beautifully restored Messerschmitt Bf109G-10 appearing on pages 174, 175 and 176 was photographed before all of the markings were complete. The same aircraft appears on pages 113 and 114 (being chased by a Mustang) with all markings complete.
I would still recommend buying this book and then writing to MBI Publishing and suggest they print it in "HARD BACK" binding! The extra cost would be well worth it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best I've seen!, August 13, 2003

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This review is from: Warbird Legends (Paperback)

John Dibbs has captured some incredible pictures as well as actual pilot stories. I was very impressed with the photograpy and history of the various WWII aircraft. Another reviewer says it was poor quality and falling apart. I found it to be just the opposite! I'm certain you will love this book as much as I have.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flying Legends/Warbird Legends...beautiful photography..., February 23, 2005

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matthew hill (buckinghamshire england) - See all my reviews
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...this book has glorious mainly color photographs and interesting text too...watch out though, if you order both this and "Flying Legends: A Photographic Study of the Great Piston Combat Aircraft of WWII", you will have the same book twice! not that it is such a bad thing!