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From: lee@doc
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Subject: Re: Aviation Good Reads
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Date: Thu, 26-Dec-85 14:53:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Dec 26 14:53:00 1985
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Nf-From: doc!lee    Dec 26 13:53:00 1985


    I just bought my father a book called "Celluloid Wings" (don't know
    the author).  It is a history of flying movies from "Wings" to the 
    WWII films of the 50's.  It has a lot of pictures, very interesting
    text, and two very good appendixes. One of them list important films
    from this time period, with technical info including types of planes
    used and pilots who flew them.  The other lists types of planes and
    the films they were used in.  All in all an indespensable reference
    guide for flying film fans.
    
    Also, any of Martin Cadain's (sp?) flying books are great.  "The Last
    Dogfight" and "Whip" are especially good. The bestWWII memoirs I
    have read is "Thunderbolt" by Robert Johnson. He was one of the 
    leading aces in the European theater and went through some amazing
    times. I don't know if this book is still in print, my copy is at 
    least 20 years old and about read to death.
    
    
				   Coming in on a wing and a prayer..
				       Lee Cochenour

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