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Download or read book Flying Legends of World War II written by Philip Handleman and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-13 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs. Each type is described giving vital data on development history, combat record, famous pilots and significant air battles. Performance, range and weapon loads are also included. The unique color photographs are from the collection of the late William B. Slate, an aviation photographer who strove to capture the thrilling perspective that can only come from close-up, in-flight vantage points from an aircraft flying in formation.