Classic Airplanes : Pioneering Aircraft and the Visionaries Who Built Them

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Summary: Nice pics, but he's got his facts wrong..
Review: Nice big shiny pictures, and if that's all you want, fine. If you want *accuracy* however, look elsewhere. On p.122 Mr. Rabinowitz shows a great, full-page picture of the Navy's Blue Angels flying in close formation. They are, as any aviation buff knows, flying F/A-18 aircraft. Problem is, the chapter is devoted to the F-15. Maybe it's a generic picture paying tribute to all high-performance fighters? I looked, but found no such reference. What I did find was the caption of the picture extolling the virtues of the F-15 and, as evidence, pointed to the "fact" that the Blue Angels fly them. HAH! An aviation book that does not know the difference between the F-15 and F-18 is not worth the paper its printed on. Can't wait to read Mr. Rabinowitz's book on the "Chevrolet" Edsel. ;)

Rating:
Summary: Nice pics, but he's got his facts wrong..
Review: Nice big shiny pictures, and if that's all you want, fine. If you want *accuracy* however, look elsewhere. On p.122 Mr. Rabinowitz shows a great, full-page picture of the Navy's Blue Angels flying in close formation. They are, as any aviation buff knows, flying F/A-18 aircraft. Problem is, the chapter is devoted to the F-15. Maybe it's a generic picture paying tribute to all high-performance fighters? I looked, but found no such reference. What I did find was the caption of the picture extolling the virtues of the F-15 and, as evidence, pointed to the "fact" that the Blue Angels fly them. HAH! An aviation book that does not know the difference between the F-15 and F-18 is not worth the paper its printed on. Can't wait to read Mr. Rabinowitz's book on the "Chevrolet" Edsel. ;)

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Summary: Good photographs
Review: Nice book to see with colourful, big and original pictures, but not enough or accurate information for an aviation reader

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Summary: Good photographs
Review: Nice book to see with colourful, big and original pictures, but not enough or accurate information for an aviation reader

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Summary: Just plain wrong . . .
Review: Nice pictures, but totally inaccurate. On p.122 Mr. Rabinowitz shows a great, full-page picture of the Navy's Blue Angels flying in close formation. They are, as any aviation buff knows, flying F/A-18 aircraft. Problem is, the chapter is devoted to the F-15. Maybe it's a generic picture paying tribute to all high-performance fighters? I looked, but found no such reference. What I did find was the caption of the picture extolling the virtues of the F-15 and, as evidence, pointed to the "fact" that the Blue Angels fly them. HAH! An aviation book that does not know the difference between the F-15 and F-18 is not worth the paper its printed on.

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Summary: Just plain wrong . . .
Review: Nice pictures, but totally inaccurate. On p.122 Mr. Rabinowitz shows a great, full-page picture of the Navy's Blue Angels flying in close formation. They are, as any aviation buff knows, flying F/A-18 aircraft. Problem is, the chapter is devoted to the F-15. Maybe it's a generic picture paying tribute to all high-performance fighters? I looked, but found no such reference. What I did find was the caption of the picture extolling the virtues of the F-15 and, as evidence, pointed to the "fact" that the Blue Angels fly them. HAH! An aviation book that does not know the difference between the F-15 and F-18 is not worth the paper its printed on.

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Summary: Classic overview
Review: This is fabulous book with dozens of beautiful pictures and magnificent commentary by Harold Rabinowitz. It's perfect for anyone who loves old airplanes and to reminisce about the early days of these glorious machines and remember the wonder they once inspired in all of us.