Warbird Watcher's Guide to the Southern California Skies (Sunbelt Guidebooks and Maps)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0932653510 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
OUTSTANDING! A Customer Well written! VERY handy book to carry around at air shows to identify military aircraft in the air, as well as restored airplanes! I'd recommend this book to anyone with an interest in military warbird aviation - especially if you'd like helpful and de
As a Vietnam-era Naval aviator, I jumped at the opportunity to publish Warbird Watcher’s Guide. Styled like a field guide to bird identification—features in common include identification markings and physical specifications—this guidebook is a tool to understanding the vital role of military aviation in our region. Information on the history and capabilities of each aircraft evokes the adventure and thrill of hearing the rumble of classic warbirds, the roar of modern jets, and the nightly news reports of squadrons that are fighting along distant frontiers of freedom. The warbirds selected for this field guide are those which may currently be seen in the skies of southern California. --Lowell Lindsay, Publisher . As with their natural counterparts, some are
The definitive guide to the many species of "warbirds," from classic warplanes to modern jets and helicopters, that can be seen in the skies over this region. military aircraft. Each listing includes photographs and illustrations with pertinent specifications, markings, and armament of commonly spotted U.S. Its easy-to-use format and comprehensive scope make Warbird Watcher’s Guide to the Southern California Skies an indispensable tool for anyone interested in military aviation.