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The Second World War triggered the greatest technological leap in aviation since the Wright brothers soared over the sand dunes of Kitty Hawk. The global conflict spurred tense focus among the industries of the worlds powers, which answered with dazzling results. Represented in this volume are images of the wars 20 greatest aircraftthe last of the gladiatorial steeds.

John M. Dibbs is an award-winning air-to-air photographer who has flown in more than 120 different aircraft types, undertaken 850-plus air-to-air sorties, and authored eleven books, including his widely acclaimed Flying Legends series. He lives in Redmond, Washington. www.planepicture.com

Foreword

iii

Wg Cdr Geoffrey

Introduction

iv

Stephen Grey

Cdr Alex Vraciu

Prologue

v

Hawker Hurricane

1

(14)

Vickers-Supermarine Spitfire

15

(30)

Bristol Blenheim

45

(10)

Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk

55

(14)

Grumman F4F Wildcat

69

(8)

Westland Lysander

77

(6)

North American Aviation B-25 Mitchell

83

(12)

North American Aviation P-51 Mustang

95

(28)

de Havilland Mosquito

123

(10)

Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

133

(12)

Mitsubishi A6M Zero

145

(8)

Douglas SBD Dauntless

153

(8)

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt

161

(10)

Messerschmitt Bf 109G

171

(14)

Grumman F6F Hellcat

185

(12)

Vought F4U Corsair

197

(10)

Lockheed P-38 Lightning

207

(12)

Grumman TBM Avenger

219

(6)

Avro Lancaster

225

(8)

Bell P-63 Kingcobra

233

(8)

Aircraft and pilot guide

241

(1)

Bibliography

242

(1)

Author's Note

243

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Warbird Legends

Warbird Legends

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