Storm of Eagles

The Greatest Aviation Photographs of World War II

John Dibbs (Author), Kent Ramsey, Lt Col Robert ""Cricket"" Renner

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English

Osprey
01 July 2017

Photographs: collections; History; Second World War; Air forces & warfare; Military aircraft

A lavish photographic history that reveals the vital role that the pilots and their aircraft played throughout the course of World War II.

Soaring high above the fields and cities of Europe and Asia as well as the vast expanse of the Pacific, Allied and Axis pilots engaged in a deadly battle for control of the skies in World War II. Whoever won the skies would win the war.

Published in association with the National Museum of World War II Aviation, Storm of Eagles is a fully illustrated coffee-table book that brings together classic as well as never-before-seen wartime images. Compiled by one of the world's premier aviation photographers and historians, this remarkable volume is a must-have for anyone interested in World War II aviation.

By: John Dibbs (Author), Kent Ramsey, Lt Col Robert ""Cricket"" Renner
Imprint: Osprey
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 308mm, Width: 246mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 1.640kg
ISBN: 9781472823007
ISBN 10: 1472823001
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 01 July 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Foreword Introduction Preface 1 The Third Reich Moves On Europe 2 Battle For Britain 3 The Bear In The East 4 Waking The Giant 5 War in the Med 6 CBI Theater 7 Liberating Europe 8 War In The Pacific Acknowledgments Index

John Dibbs is unquestionably the world's premier aerial photographer, having flown over 1,100 aerial sorties in 125 different types. John has published 17 books including the acclaimed series of Flying Legends publications. His award-winning work has graced hundreds of magazine covers over the last 25 years. Raised in London, his interest in aviation was passed on by his father who grew up during the Battle of Britain near Northolt aerodrome. John now lives in Seattle, and is serving on the Board of the National Museum of World War II Aviation in Colorado Springs. His work can be viewed at www.planepicture.com. World War II aviation history has been a lifelong passion for Kent Austin Ramsey, and his inspiration is driven by his uncle's P-38/F-5 flight history in both the Pacific and European theatres of conflict. His uncle, Captain John G. Austin, was a photo reconnaissance pilot, and he was KIA one month before VE day. Kent has devoted the last 17 years to collecting and restoring World War II aircraft images for future generations. Kent is a native of Iowa, but he has spent the last 35 years living in the greater Seattle area.

Reviews for Storm of Eagles: The Greatest Aviation Photographs of World War II

""A time machine is what John Dibbs and Kent Ramsey hoped to build when they began collecting and restoring some of the greatest images--many never before published--of World War II. Storm of Eagles...will indeed make you feel like you're standing with a U.S. Army Air Forces crew next to ace Francis ""Gabby"" Gabreski's P-47 Thunderbolt."" --Air & Space Smithsonian ""...a magnificent visual record and a lasting tribute to those who clashed in contested skies."" --Aviation History