A new book in my library.

[Micdrow]

Sweet scores Jim

 

[Capt. Vick]

Thank you sir.

 

[jetcal1]

Great, indepth reviews. Thank you!

Tell me please, does the "American Secret Projects" book deal mostly with paper projects? Like how much is the book dedicated to project that at least got to the mockup stage or prototype?

Geez, now you're going to make me think as well? (You know how much trouble that gets me in around here.) The aircraft that flew get a decent amount of coverage. I'd guess probably around 35-45% of the book.
Mock-up stage probably around 20%. The remaining being paper airplanes.
That may sound excessive but remember, this is Vol I and until the J57 and T56 showed up, there really wasn't much choice in the way of turbine engines beyond the T34 and the J47. I expect Vol II to be a different mix as more bypass engines came on line and the USAF settled into more defined roles as budgets became more austere.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Thanks!

 

[Capt. Vick]

The latest in the series has a multi-page section on Mistel operations, some Ta 152 stuff, but mostly 190 and 109 info with some small entertaining diversions. Not my favorite of the series, and it appears they have upped the price, but always a good read with interesting facts.

 

[Wayne Little]

Excellent......just awaiting my copy to arrive.....

 

[Capt. Vick]

I figured you wouldn't be close behind or even ahead of me Wayne

 

[Micdrow]

Just arrived today.

 

[fubar57]

Looks good Paul. How many pages?

 

[Micdrow]

Looks good Paul. How many pages?

128 pages for this volume. If looking for info with pictures though not a lot of info. The Canadian aircraft book that I got couple of days ago currently going for less than 5 bucks with prime membership and free shipping and handling. It has 72 pages for a new book

 

[Wurger]

 

[Wayne Little]

I figured you wouldn't be close behind or even ahead of me Wayne

Hasn't arrived yet, but I know there is some good stuff in it.....i'll be patient.
and your's looks interesting too Paul.

My latest to arrive, been a long time coming......since Vol.3

 

[Micdrow]

Hasn't arrived yet, but I know there is some good stuff in it.....i'll be patient.
and your's looks interesting too Paul.

My latest to arrive, been a long time coming......since Vol.3
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Thanks Wayne, mainly has two to three pictures for each crashed aircraft in book. Though not a lot of details. Still useful for a modeler stand point

 

[Wurger]

 

[Capt. Vick]

456 pages of esoteric goodness!

 

[jetcal1]

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456 pages of esoteric goodness!

You are a bad influence.

 

[fubar57]

The book has more pages than aircraft produced

 

[Wurger]

True.

But a nice haul.

 

[vikingBerserker]

Nice Jim, it does look interesting!

 

[Capt. Vick]

Just like 60 pages in and wow, I didn't know how many different versions of this plane there was. My head hurts just trying to keep all the model numbers straight. Beautiful pictures also.