Flying Aces: Aviation Art of World War II

by James H. Kitchens, Bernard C. Nalty, G.E. Patrick Murray

Book Overview

The "Ace" had become a new kind of hero by the time the skies became a primary battlefield during World War II--and the dogfights that ensued became more deeply personal than those on the ground... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760741166
• ISBN13: 9780760741160
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: BARNES & NOBLE
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 3.39 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Good variety, good value

This book offers a good sample of paintings of famous aces or famous squadrons from a variety of artists. Some aces that are included are: Johnnie Johnson, Galland, Bader, Marseille, Hartmann, Boyington, Flying Tigers etc etc. Also included are some lesser known French, Italian and even Finnish aces. There are excellent brief narratives about the history of each subject to compliment the pictures. The styles of each artist soon become apparent and my preference is for the realism portrayed in Taylor's art work. Overall I think this book is good value for the price, especially if you have an interest in WW2 aviation.