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This volume showcases the outstanding artwork produced by Iain Wyllie and Mark Postlethwaite exclusively for Osprey Publishing's Aircraft of the Aces books, featuring 33 action-packed paintings from the most successful aviation series of the past decade. Each of these specially commissioned artworks is accompanied by a detailed discussion of the action depicted in the painting itself. <p>The full spectrum of air combat is presented within the covers of Aircraft of the Aces - Legends of the Skies, from aerial duels over the trenches in 1917 between Albatros fighting scouts and Sopwith Pups, to near-supersonic clashes above the Sinai in 1973 that pitched Egyptian MiG-21s against Israeli Nesher interceptors. Using first-hand accounts, combat reports and eyewitness statements wherever possible, series editor Tony Holmes has pieced together the stories behind all 33 actions depicted in the artwork. Supporting the full-colour paintings are 33 aircraft profiles and over 100 colour and black and white archival photographs.</p> <p>One of the most prolific aviation artists working in the business today, Iain Wyllie has cemented his reputation for technically accurate artwork through his part

Author

Tony Holmes

Publisher

Osprey Publishing

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9781841768250

Subjects

Military, History, Government_military