In the Cockpit II

Roger D Connor; Christopher T Moore; Photo. Eric F Long; Mark A Avino

ISBN 10: 0061684341 / ISBN 13: 9780061684340

Published by Collins Design International, 2010

About this Item

This alphabetically arranged guide contains profiles of 34 Allied and Axis planes in the Smithsonian Institute?s National Air and Space Museum. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs of the aircraft in flight, their cockpit interiors and control panels, it offers a close-up view of such adversaries as the Grumman Wildcat and the Japanese submarine-launched Seiran, the Messerschmitt Me 262 and the Supermarine Spitfire. Detailed technical specifications are complemented by the recollections of pilots who flew the planes. Slightly off-mint and felt-tip mark on lower trimmed edge.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In the Cockpit II
• Publisher: Collins Design International
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0061684341
• ISBN 13: 9780061684340
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New - Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

“Having spent most of my life in the cockpit, I am well acquainted with the sheer magnificence of these machines. World War II ushered in a new era in aviation and military technology, and this book gives an exclusive look into some of the most famous planes in the history of flight.” — Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger

The follow-up to 2008’s In the Cockpit, this gorgeously designed book focuses specifically on the interiors of World War II aircraft. In the Cockpit II features rare aircrafts from the Smithsonian’s collection and a visual viewpoint of cockpits that museum goers never get to see, plus a foreword by distinguished pilot Robert A. Hoover. A perfect gift for Father’s Day and holidays!

From the Back Cover

In the Cockpit II: Inside History-Making Aircraft of World War II provides close-up access to the instrument panels, controls, and crew stations of 34 legendary World War II aircraft in the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's impressive collection. Using a high-end digital camera with a wide-angle lens and complex shooting techniques that combine digital precision with manual dexterity, photographers Eric F. Long and Mark A. Avino expertly capture every detail of the cockpits, bringing them to life as never before. Insightful text by Smithsonian curators Roger D. Connor and Christopher T. Moore place each cockpit in historical context.