Ebook: Hidden warbirds: the epic stories of finding, recovering, and rebuilding WWII's lost aircraft
Author: Nicholas A. Veronico
- Tags: Airplanes Military--Accidents--United States--History--20th century, Airplanes Military--Conservation and restoration--United States, World War 1939-1945--Aerial operations, Military operations Aerial, Airplanes Military--Accidents, Airplanes Military--Conservation and restoration, History, Airplanes Military -- Conservation and restoration -- United States, Airplanes Military -- Accidents -- United States -- History -- 20th century, World War 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, Airplanes Military -
- Year: 2013
- Publisher: MBI
- City: United States
- Language: English
- epub
"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 make Hidden Warbirds a fascinating joy to read." - Alan Griffith, author of Consolidated 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"...