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The Blue Angels: A Fly-by History

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Blue Angels: A Fly-by History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Nicholas A. Veronico
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 254,Width 254
Category/GenreAir sports and recreations
ISBN/Barcode 9780760333099
ClassificationsDewey:797.54
Audience
General
Illustrations 150 colour, 50 black and white, 10 diagrams

Publishing Details

Publisher Motorbooks International
Imprint Motorbooks International
Publication Date 21 February 2008
Publication Country United States

Description

The Blue Angels were formed in 1946, and have been performing daring Arial displays ever since. Respected aviation writer Veronico conducts us through the Blue Angels' history, form the first flight leader Roy "Butch" Voris in his Grumman F6F Hellcat to today's McDonnell Douglas F/A -18 Hornet. This profusely illustrated volume reviews the Angel's changing craft and personnel, giving readers a close-up look at this remarkable team of flyers as it made history on the wing.

Author Biography

Nicholas A. Veronico is the president of the Northern California Chapter of the American Aviation Historical Society. His many books include F4U Corsair: The Combat, Development, Racing History of the Corsair, Giant Cargo Planes, Military Aircraft Boneyards," and Blue Angels: Sixty Years of Aerial Excellence." He served as an editor for Pacific Flyer Aviation Newspapers, In Flight "USA," and Airliners: The World's Airline Magazine." He lives in San Carlos, California.