Hidden Warbirds
The Epic Stories of Finding, Recovering, and Rebuilding WWII's Lost Aircraft
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Aviation, History, Military, World War II
| Author: | Nicholas A. Veronico | ISBN: | 9781610588119 |
| Publisher: | Voyageur Press | Publication: | June 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nicholas A. Veronico |
| ISBN: | 9781610588119 |
| Publisher: | Voyageur Press |
| Publication: | June 15, 2013 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
"If you only have room in your collection for one book on WWII-era warbird wreck histories and recoveries, then it should be this one. Nicholas Veronico’s thorough research and clear, concise writing style makeHidden Warbirdsa fascinating joy to read." -Alan Griffith, author ofConsolidated Mess: The Illustrated Guide to Nose-turreted B-24 Production Variants in USAAF Combat Service
Aviation historian Nicholas A. Veronico has been investigating and writing about aircraft wrecks for many years. His website, wreckchasing.com, is the go-to source for enthusiasts who want to know more about how to locate vintage airplane wrecks and then tell their stories.In this engaging new book, Veronico explores the romantic era of World War II Warbirds and the stories of some of its most famous wrecks, including the "Swamp Ghost" (a B-17E which crashed in New Guinea in the early days of World War II and which was only recently recovered), and "Glacier Girl" (a P-38, part of "The Lost Squadron," which crashed in a large ice sheet in Greenland in 1942).Throughout, Veronico provides a history of the aircraft, as well as the unique story behind each discovery and recovery with ample illustrations.Hidden Warbirdsis aviation history at its best.
"If you only have room in your collection for one book on WWII-era warbird wreck histories and recoveries, then it should be this one. Nicholas Veronico’s thorough research and clear, concise writing style makeHidden Warbirdsa fascinating joy to read." -Alan Griffith, author ofConsolidated Mess: The Illustrated Guide to Nose-turreted B-24 Production Variants in USAAF Combat Service
Aviation historian Nicholas A. Veronico has been investigating and writing about aircraft wrecks for many years. His website, wreckchasing.com, is the go-to source for enthusiasts who want to know more about how to locate vintage airplane wrecks and then tell their stories.In this engaging new book, Veronico explores the romantic era of World War II Warbirds and the stories of some of its most famous wrecks, including the "Swamp Ghost" (a B-17E which crashed in New Guinea in the early days of World War II and which was only recently recovered), and "Glacier Girl" (a P-38, part of "The Lost Squadron," which crashed in a large ice sheet in Greenland in 1942).Throughout, Veronico provides a history of the aircraft, as well as the unique story behind each discovery and recovery with ample illustrations.Hidden Warbirdsis aviation history at its best.
