Aces Past
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear.
The skies of the twentieth century's great conflicts were ruled by a rare breed of warrior — the fighter ace — and Aces Past brings their extraordinary stories to life with vivid detail and authority. Christopher Shores and Patrick Bunce chronicle the most celebrated aerial combat pilots from both World Wars, presenting a compelling gallery of skill, courage, and tactical brilliance that defined the age of propeller-driven air warfare. From the iconic shark-mouthed fighters of the Flying Tigers to the legendary duels over the Western Front, the book details the personal histories, kill tallies, and defining missions of the men who became legends in their own lifetimes. Shores, one of the foremost authorities on aerial warfare history, brings his characteristic meticulous research to bear, presenting rich biographical portraits that transcend mere statistics to illuminate the human dimension of aerial combat. The narrative is supported throughout by striking photography and artwork that places each ace firmly within his historical context, making this a definitive volume for any serious student of military aviation history. For those who have ever looked skyward and wondered what it took to rule the air, the answer waits within these pages.
Author: Christopher Shores And Patrick Bunce
Format: Hardback
Genre: Military history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded - no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear.
The skies of the twentieth century's great conflicts were ruled by a rare breed of warrior — the fighter ace — and Aces Past brings their extraordinary stories to life with vivid detail and authority. Christopher Shores and Patrick Bunce chronicle the most celebrated aerial combat pilots from both World Wars, presenting a compelling gallery of skill, courage, and tactical brilliance that defined the age of propeller-driven air warfare. From the iconic shark-mouthed fighters of the Flying Tigers to the legendary duels over the Western Front, the book details the personal histories, kill tallies, and defining missions of the men who became legends in their own lifetimes. Shores, one of the foremost authorities on aerial warfare history, brings his characteristic meticulous research to bear, presenting rich biographical portraits that transcend mere statistics to illuminate the human dimension of aerial combat. The narrative is supported throughout by striking photography and artwork that places each ace firmly within his historical context, making this a definitive volume for any serious student of military aviation history. For those who have ever looked skyward and wondered what it took to rule the air, the answer waits within these pages.