| Cobra!: The Bell Aircraft Corporation 1934-1946 Contributor(s): Matthews, Birch (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887409113 ISBN-13: 9780887409110 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $54.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Military - History | Military - Aviation |
| Dewey: 358.400 |
| LCCN: 95072357 |
| Series: Schiffer Military History Book |
| Physical Information: 1.3" H x 8.8" W x 11" (4.20 lbs) 432 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cobra is a comprehensive, meticulously researched and fully documented history of Bell Aircraft Corporation and their piston engine fighters built during the Great Depression and through World War II. While the story centers on techincal aspects of the various fighters, significant attention is also devoted to those key individuals who conceived, built and flew these innovative designs. In addition to aircraft development, Cobra surveys the combat use of the P-39 and P-63 fighters in the hands of American, French, Italian, and Soviet pilots. The story continues after World War II when a number of Bell surplus fighters were successfully modified for air racing. Birch Matthews is also the author of Wet Wings & Drop Tanks: Recollection of American Transcontinental Air Racing 1928-1970, and Mustang: The Racing Thoroughbred(with Dustin W. Carter). Both books are available from Schiffer Publishing Ltd.). |