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OverviewThis new comprehensive look at the evolution of the American flight jacket from World War I to Desert Storm addresses not only the types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and adornment applied to the jackets. The most colorful and creative period for flight jacket art was World War II, and it is this era that comprises a major portion of this book. Additionally, many of the pieces are attributed to the original owner with biographical information, contemporary photographs of the individual, and the aircraft on which he served. Personal combat accounts are also included. Also covered are other military jackets used by flyers._x000D_American Flight Jackets, Airmen and Aircraft was compiled over a number of years by Jon Maguire and John Conway. The authors became friends through a mutual passion for aviation history and collecting. This book provides a valuable reference for the historians and collectors alike, and includes over 1000 photographs. AUTHOR: Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jon A. Maguire , John P. ConwayPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Edition: Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition Weight: 2.223kg ISBN: 9780764310652ISBN 10: 0764310658 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 08 February 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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