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Aircraft of the Aces Legends of World War 2
Aircraft of the Aces Legends of World War 2
Author: Tony Holmes
Condition: Like New
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Aircraft of the Aces: Legends of World War 2 celebrates the daring feats of some of history’s most remarkable fighter aces, bringing together 30 specially reproduced full‑colour paintings from Osprey’s Aircraft of the Aces series with newly written introductions by series editor Tony Holmes that profile each ace and describe the action depicted. Structured as thirty focused chapters, the volume pairs vivid artwork with narrative accounts and technical commentary to span the era of aerial heroics—from World War I through World War II and into Vietnam—while emphasising the legendary pilots and the aircraft they flew.
As an illustrated reference volume, the book features full‑colour side‑view aircraft profiles and specifications for each chapter, contemporary black‑and‑white photographs, an appendix of 28 1/72 scale drawings, and a tabular listing of high‑scoring WWII aces; cover and profile artwork are specially commissioned by Iain Wyllie. Edited and authored with newly sourced text by Tony Holmes, this Osprey special volume is ideal for WWII aviation enthusiasts, modelers and military historians (ISBN 9781841768250).
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
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Title / Series
Aircraft of the Aces: Legends of World War 2
Osprey Aircraft of the Aces series (special volume)
Author: Tony Holmes
Artwork: Iain Wyllie (specially commissioned cover and profile artwork)
Publication type: World War II aviation history
Format: Illustrated reference volume
Type of Book
Aviation history
Military history – Second World War
Technical/illustrated reference on fighter aircraft
Ace pilot profiles and combat reports
Art book featuring aviation paintings
Focus and Scope
World War II fighter aces
Technical explanations of featured aircraft
Global coverage of WWII aerial combat (multiple nations’ aces)
Emphasis on individual aircraft/ace “legends” rather than single campaign narrative
Main Nations / Sides Involved
Allies (various Allied air forces – aces of WWII)
Axis (various Axis air forces – aces of WWII)
Theater(s) of War
World War II air war (multiple theaters; aces from different fronts)
Specific theaters or named campaigns are not identified in accessible summaries; only general WWII air combat can be confirmed.
Weapons / Aircraft and Technical Content
World War II fighter aircraft (multiple types; exact models not listed in available summaries)
Colour side‑view profiles of aircraft
Visual and Reference Features
Contemporary black‑and‑white photographs
Full‑colour side‑view aircraft profiles
Appendix of 28 1/72 scale drawings
Tabular listing of high‑scoring WWII aces
Structure and Content Elements
Chapters built around specific ace plus aircraft artwork
Newly sourced text for this volume (not just reprints from earlier series)
Selection/overview volume derived from the wider Aircraft of the Aces series
Audience / Use
WWII aviation enthusiasts
Modelers (1/72 scale drawings and colour profiles for painting/markings)
Military historians and reference users
Collectors of aviation art and Osprey series
Descriptive Keywords (for cataloging/search)
World War II air combat
fighter aces
ace pilots – biographies
WWII aviation history
military aviation – 1939–1945
high‑scoring aces of World War 2
fighter aircraft – technical description
aircraft color profiles
aviation artwork – Iain Wyllie
Osprey Aircraft of the Aces (special edition)
scale drawings – 1/72 aircraft
pilot combat reports
illustrated military reference
Bloomsbury USA aviation titles
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
