Flying Fortress (Corrected Edition): The Illustrated History of the B-17s and Me

Description: Flying Fortress (Corrected Edition) by Edward Jablonski *Donâ™t get the wrong edition: Get the corrected edition! This 2014 edition includes corrected material based on Edward Jablonskiâ™s handwritten notes in his file copy of the original publication (ISBN: Paperback 978-1-62654-904-3 and Hardback 978-1-62654-867-1). Renowned throughout the world for its strength and destructiveness, the Flying Fortress was one of the greatest fighting airplanes of all time. In this comprehensively documented biography, Edward Jablonski tells the story of the Flying Fortress Boeing B-17, Americaâ™s legendary long-range bomber. From the B-17s near death in infancy to the emergence of its successor, the Superfortress, Flying Fortress captures the exhilarating career of the B-17 with thrilling accounts of the exploits of these planes and their pilots. In this unforgettable history, Jablonski details the Fortressâ™s role in the strategic and tactical issues of air war, and chronicles the B-17â™s roles in famous raids including Regensburg, Marienburg, Munster, Schweinfurt, Dresden, and Berlin, along with its part in great battles, such as D-Day. Masterfully written, Flying Fortress is a classic in aviation literature with over 400 illustrations (many unpublished action photos) in addition to a section on the design of the Flying Fortress, which includes a number of detailed cutaway drawings. Approximately 60 pages from the Flying Fortressâ™s Piloting Manual are also featured herein. Find out why the Flying Fortress ultimately redefined the concept of war. Edward Jablonski, life-long aviation enthusiast, served in the field of artillery during WWII and was a member of the Society of WWI Aero Historians and the American Aviation Society. Historian, biographer, and critic, Jablonski has written a number of books on aviation history and American cultural personalit FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This Echo Point Books edition includes corrected material based on Edward Jablonskis handwritten notes in his file copy of the original publication. So be sure to purchase either the Echo Point Books hardcover edition (ISBN 978-1-62654-867-1) or the paperback (ISBN 978-1-62654-904-3).Renowned throughout the world for its strength and destructiveness, the Flying Fortress was one of the greatest fighting airplanes of all time. In this comprehensively documented biography, Edward Jablonski tells the story of the Flying Fortress Boeing B-17, Americas legendary long-range bomber. From the B-17s near death in infancy to the emergence of its successor, the Superfortress, Flying Fortress captures the exhilarating career of the B-17 with thrilling accounts of the exploits of these planes and their pilots. In this unforgettable history, Jablonski details the Fortresss role in the strategic and tactical issues of air war, and chronicles the B-17s roles in famous raids including Regensburg, Marienburg, Munster, Schweinfurt, Dresden, and Berlin, along with its part in great battles, such as D-Day.Masterfully written, Flying Fortress is a classic in aviation literature with over 400 illustrations (many unpublished action photos) in addition to a section on the design of the Flying Fortress, which includes a number of detailed cutaway drawings. Approximately 60 pages from the Flying Fortresss Piloting Manual are also featured herein. Find out why the Flying Fortress ultimately redefined the concept of war.Edward Jablonski, life-long aviation enthusiast, served in the field of artillery during WWII and was a member of the Society of WWI Aero Historians and the American Aviation Society. Historian, biographer, and critic, Jablonski has written a number of books on aviation history and American cultural personalities. Author Biography Edward Jablonski is the author of Alan Jay Lerner: A Biography, The Gershwin Years: George and Ira, Irving Berlin: A Biography, and many other books. His articles on music and musicians have appeared in American Record Guide, Saturday Review, Stereo Review, and the New York Times. He lives in New York City. Details ISBN1626549044 Author Edward Jablonski Pages 384 Publisher Echo Point Books & Media Language English ISBN-10 1626549044 ISBN-13 9781626549043 Media Book Year 2014 Publication Date 2014-06-09 Imprint Echo Point Books & Media Country of Publication United States Format Paperback Short Title FLYING FORTRESS (CORRECTED EDI Residence NY, US Illustrations Illustrations Subtitle The Illustrated History of the B-17s and Men Who Flew Them UK Release Date 2014-06-09 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:82315086;

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