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Aces : true stories of victory and valor in the skies of World War II / William Yenne.

Aces is an illustrated history of the brave World War II fighter pilots who earned the title of ace, with archival and modern photos of their aircraft. Take a look at these brave and bold fighter pilots who earned the accolade and joined the ranks of flying aces during World War II aviation combat. A celebration of these astounding pilots, this illustrated history includes black-and-white photos from their time as well as images of the aircraft now. American David McCampbell, who scored all of his 34 kills within six months... Germanys Erich "Bubi" Hartmann, possibly the most dangerous man in aviation history with 352 victories... Britains James Edgar "Johnny" Johnson, who would finish the war with 38 wins with only a single bullet ever hitting his aircraft...

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Barcode Shelf Location Collection Volume Ref. Branch Status Due Date Res.
C9009206807 940.544 YEN
Adult nonfiction   Babinda Branch . . Available .  
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Field name Details
ISBN 0785838341
9780785838340
Dewey 940.544
Author Yenne, Bill, 1949- author.
Title Aces : true stories of victory and valor in the skies of World War II / William Yenne.
Edition New edition.
Published New York : Chartwell Books, 2020.
Physical description 239 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 29 cm.
General note Includes index.
Summary Aces is an illustrated history of the brave World War II fighter pilots who earned the title of ace, with archival and modern photos of their aircraft. Take a look at these brave and bold fighter pilots who earned the accolade and joined the ranks of flying aces during World War II aviation combat. A celebration of these astounding pilots, this illustrated history includes black-and-white photos from their time as well as images of the aircraft now. American David McCampbell, who scored all of his 34 kills within six months... Germanys Erich "Bubi" Hartmann, possibly the most dangerous man in aviation history with 352 victories... Britains James Edgar "Johnny" Johnson, who would finish the war with 38 wins with only a single bullet ever hitting his aircraft...
Subject World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations
Fighter pilots -- History -- 20th century
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