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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: B4Buster on May 11, 2009, 07:29:13 PM
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We have the O' Club for off topic....topics, but it gets cluttered with a bunch of random things.
I'm pretty big on reading aviation/WW2/WW1 books. I have an obsession. All my spare time revolves around flying. I KNOW there's many of you out there like me, so I ask for a "WW2 Aviation Book Discussion" forum. It's work just like every other forum, people could post about what they're reading/have read/what they're going to read...general discussion about the books...whatever! Call me a geek but I think it'd be pretty cool
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geek.
I like that idea too.
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:aok :aok :aok
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geek. :D
WW1 / The Unknown Soldier, GF bought it xmas last, I said to her "I like planes stoopid" but she didnt know what ones I had already, pretty intense graphic portrayal of life in the trenches from both sides.
I've seen Vimy ridge and Ypres first hand, The Great war indeed.
As a note the German guy in the book Paul Hub keeps mentioning the German planes staying away from the front lines, up high, only attacking in numbers and then retreating at the first sign of Allied planes. ;). Where have I seen that before :lol
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I recently read Richtofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron and discovered that Manfred von Richtofen flew Albatros D. Variants for most of the war, and that his squadron, not just Manny, flew with red markings/red planes. 'Twas a very good book, dry at times, but informational nonetheless.
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I really enjoy discussing combat aviation with fellow aviators and friends. A forum in here would be wonderful, seems like there are a lot of enthusiasts in here. We could also critique books we read to offer suggestions if it's worth reading. Also being aware that certain good books exist is reason enough. Some of the great books I've read I came across by chance at some random bookstore or library. A book exchange would be nice too. Many of these unique books aren't available in library so you need to buy these sometimes expensive books.
As a note the German guy in the book Paul Hub keeps mentioning the German planes staying away from the front lines, up high, only attacking in numbers and then retreating at the first sign of Allied planes. ;). Where have I seen that before :lol
I wonder if this was an order by the German command to less experienced fighters. I would imagine that the fighter pilots would be itching to fight especially the aces.
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exactly strong! It'd be a great place to discuss books we've read, and also get more material.
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Great Idea,why not contact HTC and setup a forum like "SAPP" only dedicated to your topic?
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All my spare time revolves around flying.
Only your spare time?
I would make a 25ht hour so i could play that much longer.
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Good idea Buster.
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Nice idea B4Buster :aok
What would you think if maybe instead of limiting it to just books, we make a forum along the lines of 'game related hobbies & books'. The forum here could be just like our virtual hobby shop, a place where we could trade info about books, reference materials, rc planes, scale models, photography, etc - all hobbies that connect to our AH hobby in one way or another.
I know what you mean about the o club....its a bit too wide open a forum, and lots of good posts get lost in there.
Thanks to your post in SAPP, I found that 'Aces High' book about Bong & McGure..reading it now :)
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Jeez that's all I need. More books to have to get :)
Early Pacific B17s is my latest bit B4Buster. Was Beaufighters prior to that. I get sent on the hunt for different stuff all the time. History detective stuff is great fun!
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Early Pacific B17s is my latest bit... ....I get sent on the hunt for different stuff all the time.
Yes! That can only mean one thing. :D ;) :lol
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<crosses fingers>
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Have any of you read 'Schnaufer: Ace of Diamonds'? It's about a ME-110 night fighter pilot who had 121 kills all at night. He would shoot down the Lancaster bombers along their route and even vulched them on landing before. He had a ME-110 equipped with upward firing cannons and would park under a bomber and unleash a few rounds into the wing, bringing it down. He did perfect a way to shoot them down in a fashion that would allow time for the crew to escape They also used the JU-88 as a night fighter interestingly enough.
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geek.
I like that idea too.
+1
Re-reading JG26 right now.
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I'm happy there's alot of you out there that like the idea :aok
I just finished "Aces High: The Heroic Sage of America's two top-scoring Aces of WW2" What an excellent book! I had allready read about most of the stuff before, but the author (Bill Yenne) does an excellent job of making you feel like you knew Bong and McGuire personally. I suggest it to anyone, 38 fan or not.
Right now I'm reading Eddie Rickenbacker's "Fighting the Flying Circus" In reading the book I mentioned above, It said this book by Rickenbacker inspired alot of young men to become pilots, so I figured I had to read it :) Liking it so far.
As for ordering books, I have nothing but good to say about getting them online from barnes and noble. If your purchase is above $35 (I think) shipping is free. I've never had any problem with them...Always arrive within 3-4 days and in one piece :lol
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Oh boy! A wish I can actually grant!
You're a geek!
Ta-da! WOOT!
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I'm all for this. I love reading good war books. the choice is pretty limited at my local barnes and noble, but online theres too many choices lol. would like to know what's worthy or not.
also I like the idea of a aces high related stuff forums. I'm into RC planes and models aswell as books and of course Aces High
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Oh boy! A wish I can actually grant!
You're a geek!
Ta-da! WOOT!
:lol :cry
Skuzzy is name calling...Where do I file a complaint? :)
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When ordering 'Aces High:..Top Scoring Aces..' from Amazon, you're offered books that others ordered that also bought 'Aces High', I was amused that "Guinness: The 250 Year Quest for the Perfect Pint" was listed. Must be some UK guys ordering this book as well.
As I was searching my local library website for Eddie Rickenbacker's "Fighting the Flying Circus" they only had Monty Python's Flying Circus, same stories right? lol
I recommend 'German Fighter Ace Erich Hartmann: The Life Story of the Worlds Highest Scoring Ace'. There are a tremendous amount of stories in the book by just one man. He is often out 'hunting' Russians by himself in his 109. There is a good Russian pointer in here how to start your engine in sub zero conditions. There is also an account of him getting ganged by P-51's. Heh what's new? He sadly lost many of his detailed notes in his saga of imprisonment by the Russians which is very unfortunate since you want the stories to go on and on.
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We have the O' Club for off topic....topics, but it gets cluttered with a bunch of random things.
I'm pretty big on reading aviation/WW2/WW1 books. I have an obsession. All my spare time revolves around flying. I KNOW there's many of you out there like me, so I ask for a "WW2 Aviation Book Discussion" forum. It's work just like every other forum, people could post about what they're reading/have read/what they're going to read...general discussion about the books...whatever! Call me a geek but I think it'd be pretty cool
It's a great idea, Buster. Why don't you post it in the Wishlist forum? You can collect even more support there, prolly.
P.S. Skuzzy's really mean! :lol
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It's a great idea, Buster. Why don't you post it in the Wishlist forum? You can collect even more support there, prolly.
P.S. Skuzzy's really mean! :lol
This is the wishlist forum.
Yeah, Skuzzy is mean. He's always hated me :(
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This is the wishlist forum.
:o Must.... stop.... drinking!
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No ifs and buts, you're a geek.
I'm pretty sure we had a History forum next to the Aircraft forum way back when.
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:o Must.... stop.... drinking!
:roflNo ifs and buts, you're a geek.
I'm pretty sure we had a History forum next to the Aircraft forum way back when.
I don't think it would be too difficult to do...I bet SKuzzy could make one up in 5 minutes
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"Fortress against the Sun-The B17 Flying Fortress in the Pacific" by Gene Salecker is the latest one for me. Great book on a little known part of the airwar fought early in the Pacific by the B-17 crews.
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I wonder if this was an order by the German command to less experienced fighters. I would imagine that the fighter pilots would be itching to fight especially the aces.
I guess the allied pilots ran more ground attack sorties to support troops. Will have to see if there are any figures. He mentions planes throwing bombs etc on the German front lines. Probably just another grunt annoyed at life in a trench.
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G33k :lol
Take it a step further. Book exchange :rock My family (unfortunately not myself so much) are huge readers. The cost had really got out of hand, so...... as much as it was hard to part with some of the overflowing bookshelves, we started cycling them around to other family members. It made for another unforseen cost, phone bill discussing the highpoints with each other. :lol
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G33k :lol
Take it a step further. Book exchange :rock My family (unfortunately not myself so much) are huge readers. The cost had really got out of hand, so...... as much as it was hard to part with some of the overflowing bookshelves, we started cycling them around to other family members. It made for another unforseen cost, phone bill discussing the highpoints with each other. :lol
That's a good idea. But I just wanted a seperate forum where we could discuss books/refreces etc
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Just bought "Wolfpack Warriors" It's about the 56FG. I plan on reading it after I finish "Fighting the Flying Circus"
have any of you guys read it?
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I just picked up The Unkown Battle of Midway by Alvin Kernan. Anybody read it? Supposedly about the Torpedo Squadrons, scored it at HalfPrice books, looks like it might be a good read. Also picked up Miracle at Midway I read it a couple of times in Highschool and did a research paper on Midway, I know its a good read. PLus Soviet Aces of WWII its one of those little OSprey books, should have some good stuff in it.
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Allied Fighter Aces: The Air Combat Tactics and Techniques of World War II
Good compliation of stories about a number of the highest scoring Allied pilots of WW2. Mainly about the European theater. Most aces flew the Spit IX. Highest scoring ace was a South African
Aces High by Bill Yenne is about P-38 combat in the south pacific made me jump online and fly some P38 sorties for awhile. This is a good historical perspective of 2 American top aces but it lacks real personal detailed info and comprehensive ACM. I like hearing about the boring flights as well as the exciting one's and what goes through a pilots mind and how they look for the enemy. It is a book geared more for the general public though it did explain some basic tactics and limited ACM. They pretty much always went for HO shot's and tried to bounce the enemy from higher altitude.
I never knew that Charles Lindbergh flew combat sorties over there in P38's and set up the max cruise fuel economy for the fighters.
Eddie Rickenbacker visited their squadrons as well and was lost at sea for almost a month after ditching!
Fighting the Flying Circus by Eddie Rickenbacker is awesome. If you want to hear detailed flight and combat reviews with good older ACM tactics as well as some laugh out loud commentary, this is your book.
Rickenbackers story telling makes you forget about everything as he transports you to his cockpit. He is often flying by himself at a bone chilling 20,000 feet at dawn in a rickety old bi-plane looking for enemy planes to shoot down. There is great detail in this book and you will find yourself often setting down the book and reflecting about the story you just read, imagining yourself there. Enjoy
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Dan:
I have a great book on the B-17 titled B-17 Flying fortress The symbol of Second World War Air Power
part of the Walter J. Boyne Military Aircraft series. It starts with the idea of developing a large bomber. Starts at the beginning of development
of the B-17 the series, changes, etc. Great pictures some are in color! The book tracks them to Israels procuring
B-17Gs for their use in 1948 to build their Air Force.
I can send it along if you wish to borrow it.