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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.



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Whatever you fancy, this book will answer the questions you have always had, but were resigned to never finding out!... So next time you pull up a couch and settle in to watch your favourite aviation themed movie, make sure you have a copy of this book handy!" - Classic Wings, Vol. 22, No. 4, Issue 102

The AircraftSpotters Film and Television

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    A Paperback by Simon D. Beck

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      Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
      Publication Date: 1/30/2016 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781476663494, 978-1476663494
      ISBN10: 1476663491

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      Whatever you fancy, this book will answer the questions you have always had, but were resigned to never finding out!... So next time you pull up a couch and settle in to watch your favourite aviation themed movie, make sure you have a copy of this book handy!" - Classic Wings, Vol. 22, No. 4, Issue 102

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