Working Warbirds
Before they were prized museum and air show pieces, many surplus military aircraft worked for a living. They were crop dusters, fire bombers, cargo haulers, survey and photo platforms, testbeds and executive transports. Airailimages remembers these Working Warbirds that could be inspected in all their casual glory at airports around the country in simpler times.
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B O O K S A V A I L A B L E :
Learn about the sleek Douglas A-26 Invader that served the U.S. in three wars, and flew in civilian life as a plush executive transport and fire bomber. "Douglas A-26 Invader" is Volume 22 in the acclaimed Warbird Tech series from Specialty Press. Current editions may be print-on-demand; you can buy this book from Specialty Press or Amazon:
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The fabulous B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber of World War II, although built in fewer numbers than the B-24 Liberator, has nonetheless become the icon of the air war for many readers. This Warbird Tech Volume 7, "Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress" is a fitting tribute. Many photos gleaned from archives around the country add depth to this interesting treatment of the Flying Fortress story. Current editions may be print-on-demand; check to see which printing is available. You can buy this book from Specialty Press or Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015X4K8NG
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