Aircraft of the Aces - Legends of the Skies (Hardcover)

Following the enormous success of Aircraft of the Aces: Legends of World War 2, this companion volume celebrates the achievements of thirty of the greatest aces of the 20th century, from World War I to Vietnam. Thirty full-color paintings from the covers of Osprey's best selling Aircraft of the Aces series have been reproduced for the first time in this lavish volume, and new text by Aircraft of the Aces series editor Tony Holmes introduces the ace pilot featured in each painting and describes the action depicted. From the Red Baron's exploits over the trenches of World War I to Erich Hartmann's 352 kills; and from the heroism of Charles Nungesser over the Western Front to James Jabara's experiences in Vietnam, this gripping and visually spectacular volume brings together some of the greatest and most daring feats in the history of military flight. Color aircraft profiles and aircraft specifications complete each of the book's thirty chapters.