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Title: Aircraft of World War II by Mike Sharpe, Chris Westhorp ISBN: 0-7603-0934-5 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: October, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (9 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: UNBALANCED, INCOMPLETE
Comment: This is a book with an appealing cover and is of the 'pocket' book variety. However, I find 3 serious flaws with it: 1) This book is divided into sections by aircraft type and nationality. There is, for instance, a section on British fighters. But there is no section on single engine bombers/attack aircraft for allied nations. This means you won't find the Fairey Swordfish, Ilyushin IL-2 Sturmovik, Douglas Dauntless, Curtiss Helldiver, or Grumman Avenger mentioned in the book !! (There is a picture of an Avenger on the back cover, though !!) On the other hand, there is a section on Axis light attack aircraft, so planes like the Stuka and the Judy are covered. 2) The shape of the book is rather vertical in nature, and since this is a small book, the majority of the pictures are cut in half by the bookbinding! I find this ruins the esthetic lines of the plane which is pictured. It just doesn't make sense to make a vertical book about a subject (airplanes) which lies horizontally when photographed. Nice pictures but bad format, say I. 3) Finally, the book has no index or overall table of contents. Instead, each section (about 10) has its own mini- table of contents. This means that you end up spending time thumbing through the book to find the right section and then the right plane you're looking for. (Unprofessional, but it helps hide the fact that some planes are missing.)
The author does a fine job, however, covering obscure British and German warplanes. Here are some of these planes: Westland Whirlwind, Blackburn Skua, Bachem Ba-349,Blohm und voss BV40, BV155, FW-187, HE-100, HE-112,HE-280, HS-123, HS-129, HS-132, JU-388, ME-263, ME-328. I don't recommend this book for serious aviation enthusiasts (unless they like obscure German aircraft), but it's fine for those with a casual interest. Those interested in the Pacific Air War should steer clear of this book!
I haven't been able to find the PBY Catalina yet. I would appreciate if another reviewer could let me know if it's actually in the book.
Rating: 5
Summary: my opinion
Comment: I think this book is fantastic.The book tells you about american,british,soviet union,german,italian,and japaneese planes.This book also tells you about bomber planes of all the countries.The book has some real pictures and it also shows colorful illustrations.
Rating: 5
Summary: Aircraft of World War II - a graphical feast
Comment: The book being reviewed is "Aircraft of World War II by Bill Gunston" and has ISBN 0-517-31680-3 (c) 1980. It is of 208 pages.
This book covers 20 types (total) of various Axis & Allied aircraft. All illustrations are nicely rendered (the book contains no photos).
Each type is rendered ~ 11 times through a side view that shows a different Mark, or paint scheme. Each type also is show in 3-view.
Graphically, this is the best Bill Gunston book. The data and commentary is also intersting without being long-winded.
No other book in my collection receives the attention this book has received.
My only wish is that Bill Gunston would create another book of this quality, with aircraft that this title hasn't covered.
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Title: Aircraft of Wwii by Stewart Wilson ISBN: 1875671358 Publisher: Australian Aviation Pub. Date: February, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: 100 Historic Airplanes in Full Color by John Batchelor ISBN: 0486412466 Publisher: Dover Pubns Pub. Date: 18 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: The Concise Guide to Axis Aircraft of World War II by David Mondey ISBN: 0785813632 Publisher: Book Sales Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: American Aircraft of World War II by David Mondey ISBN: 0785813616 Publisher: Book Sales Pub. Date: August, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Jane's Historic Military Aircraft Recognition Guide by Bernard Ireland ISBN: 0004721470 Publisher: HarperResource Pub. Date: 01 September, 1998 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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