The exploits of the aces, their aircraft and tactics, from WWI to the Korean Conflict. Further, the aces' aircraft are described with an emphasis on their performance, how they were flown, and how the combination of pilot and aircraft stood up to the opposition. Includes such notables as Manfred von Richthofen (Red Baron), Gregory (Pappy) Boyington, Francis S. Gabreski, Herman Graf, and the novel inclusion of Michael Wittmann as the "Tiger Ace".

Aces - Aircraft Specials series (6077)

History

W. Wayne Patton

Military

Squadron/Signal Publications

The exploits of air aces - pilots who shot down five or more enemy aircraft - have fascinated the world since WWI. Successful aces combined the killer instinct, mastery of their aircraft and air combat tactics, and the ability to rapidly adjust to changes in their situation. Chronicles 29 aces from WW I, WW II and the '67 Arab-Israeli war. 40 B&amp;W drawings, 30 pages color profiles, 64 pages.

Aces 2 - Aircraft Specials series (6084)

Europe

This book covers the exploits of the aces, their aircraft and tactics, from WWI to the War in Vietnam. The stories of 59 air aces since WWI, plus one tank ace of WWII. Includes such notables as Joseph M. McConnell, and Richard “Dick” Bong.

Aces 3 - Aircraft Specials series (6088)

MMD-Squadron Signal

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Aces - Aircraft Specials series (6077)

Aces 2 - Aircraft Specials series (6084)

Aces 3 - Aircraft Specials series (6088)