The Horten Ho 229; one of the Luftwaffe's so-called wonder weapons; was one of the most enigmatic aircraft designs to emerge from World War 2. in some ways a precursor of the 'stealth' concept; when viewed in relation to its contemporaries; it was clearly years ahead of tis time. The Ho 229 was planned as the first of the next generation of German jet fighters to follow on from the Messerschmitt Me 262. The intention was to create a high-speed cannon-equipped fighterbomber and reconnaissance aircraft. The aircraft; which saw figures such as Goering; Galland and Lippish involved in its development; commenced flight-testing in December 1944 and it was planned to re-equip the Me 163-equipped JG 400 with the Ho 229 later in the war.This book charts in detail the development and operational record of the Horten Ho 229. One of the prototypes; V3; survives in the USA and the book includes specially commissioned photographs of this survivor. With 250 fascinating photographs; plus the most extensive set of accurate scale drawings ever produced on this aircraft by internationally acclaimed draftsman; Arthur Bentley; and accompanied by computer-generated color artwork and cutaways by Andrei Shepelev; this book is the most thorough technical study of the Ho 299 ever produced. Now reprinted due to popular demand; this will be a brilliant addition to the growing library of definitive World War 2 aviation histories produced by our classic imprint.
#22638 in Books Little Bookroom 1999 2000-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 7.30 x .50 x 5.40l; .43 #File Name: 189214502256 pagesre-issue of the classic paean to New York City first issued in 1949 by E. B. White
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful. A glimpse of old New York; inspiring for today's readersBy KcornI've loved E.B.White's writing ever since a grade school teacher read Charlotte's Web aloud to the class; chapter by chapter. His writing is unique; clear and memorable; whether he is writing about what he sees out his window or about life in New York walking down a busy sidewalk; masses of people all around him. While life in New York has changed significantly since E.B. White first wrote the words contained in this book; readers will find his writing also timeless in spirit and inspirational in invoking a renewed appreciation for New York and the little details that make it special. White once said of his writing: 'Writing to me is not an exercise in addressing readers; it is more as though I were talking to myself while shaving'. If only we could all be as articulate; memorable and even humorous while talking to ourselves and others! A very special book; worth reading and re-reading.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy faridaGOOD !0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Distillers ThoughtsBy christopher b leoneThe distillers secret thoughts are made readily consumable; though; without a loss of their subtle originalities. I ran through the pages like a thief in the night; yet; unrelieved when I reached the end. The change and constancy EB White bears witness to in his account of New York City in the early 1900s resemble a recipe book of sweet and sorrowful memories.
