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Informationen zum Autor Simon D. Beck has had a lifelong passion for aviation history, both military and civil. Living in Christchurch, New Zealand, he has written a previous book about aviation films and penned many aviation articles. Klappentext Ever wondered how many aircraft were converted into Japanese Zeroes and torpedo bombers for Tora! Tora! Tora! or how French Gazelle helicopters were modified for the title role in Blue Thunder? This first of its kind reference book lists aircraft featured in 350 films and television shows, providing brief individual histories, film locations, serial numbers and registrations. Aircraft are also cross-referenced by manufacturer. Appendices provide brief bios on pilots and technicians, information on aircraft collections owned by Tallmantz Aviation and Blue Max Aviation and film credits for U.S. aircraft carriers.Ever wondered how many planes were converted into Japanese Zeroes and torpedo bombers for Tora! Tora! Tora! or how French Gazelle helicopters were modified for the title role in Blue Thunder? This first of its kind reference book lists aircraft featured in 350 films and television shows, providing brief individual histories, film locations, serial numbers and registrations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsAbbreviations deleteviiiPrefaceForeword by James H. FarmerIntroductionSection One-Feature FilmsSection Two-Selected Television Series and TV MoviesSection Three-Aircraft ManufacturersAppendix I: Aviation Film Pilots and TechniciansAppendix II: Tallmantz Aviation, Inc.Appendix III: Blue Max Aviation Ltd.Appendix IV: U.S. Aircraft Carriers on FilmReferences and Bibliography
