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War in the Air - by Stephen Coonts (Paperback)

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  • Stephen Coonts, America's foremost writer of aviation fiction, presents the most dramatic true stories ever told of men in aeriel combat.
  • Author(s): Stephen Coonts
  • 352 Pages
  • History, Military

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About the Book



Some of the greatest figures in aviation history share their most thrilling moments in this epic volume. These are authentic, unforgettable accounts of lives lived on the edge at full throttle, of war at its worst, and men at their best. Available for the first time in paperback, this unique collection of real-life tales of aerial warfare fought by American, British, German, Japanese and other pilots is sure to appeal to aviation buffs of all ages.



Book Synopsis



Stephen Coonts, America's foremost writer of aviation fiction, presents the most dramatic true stories ever told of men in aeriel combat. From World War I to Vietnam, here are full-throttle accounts of war at its worst--and men at their best.

American, British, German, Japanese--join their aces to skim the clouds in wood-and-fabric biplanes; shave the treetops in adrenaline-fueled helicopter battles; and scream off an aircraft carrier's swaying decks into dogfights conducted at the speed of sound. You'll meet and experience the world's most thrilling aviation legends, including:

-Captain Eddie V. Rickenbacker, America's first air hero, whose legendary exploits set the standard for all fighter pilots to follow.
-"The Doolittle Raid," the story of the famed bombing run by sixteen B-25 Mitchells into the heart of the Japanese empire.
-"The Flight of Enola Gay," the mission that changed the shape of war and of history--target: Hiroshima
-"The Last Ace," an original, never-before-published account by Stephen Coonts of the first victory of Vietnam jet ace Captain Steve Ritchie
-Plus many more!

These are not stories about airplanes, but rather of those who flew them--of the steady hands, bold hearts, and raw nerve that special bravery that helped these men return to tell their tales, WAR IN THE AIR is an epix of tradgedy and courage writ large against the sky.



Review Quotes




"Kirkus Reviews" A glorious medley celebrating heroes of yesteryear's aerial wars....Coonts rescues some genuine treasures from undeserved obscurity.

"Sport Aviation" Awe-inspiring....The best twenty-six stories of aerial combat a person is likely to find.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.8 Inches (H) x 5.26 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)
Weight: .96 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Military
Publisher: Gallery Books
Theme: Aviation
Format: Paperback
Author: Stephen Coonts
Language: English
Street Date: December 1, 1997
TCIN: 90576519
UPC: 9780671881917
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-4757
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.82 inches length x 5.26 inches width x 8.8 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.96 pounds
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