My New Book: Hidden Warbirds

[denys jones]

I just had my copy arrived here in NZ this week and so just wanted to say that the physical quality of the book impressed me greatly.

I have yet to read it but if looks are anything to go by it is a lot better than a number of others I'd previously bought sight unseen off Amazon and other websllers..

Seeing the topics and suggestions for topics for Vol 2 are coming forward I'd suggest that my old friend Charles Darby's works with Neville Mines and Monty Armstrong in the recoveries of the Beauforts, P39s, and P47s would be a worthy one. Also the B24 Liberator guys from Werribbee Australia have a good story to tell.

However well done with Vol 1.

[spinner]

Missus promised to get me a copy for my birthday last week, really looking forward to it!

Well done!

[ALAN.L]

Sounds a great book Nick,look forward to reading it.

However, I echo Mikes thoughts, all be it without have seen this issue, that a further volume, covering some of the recoveries mentions on here would be welcome too !

[cooper9411]

Look forward to reading it Nick, just ordered a copy! How soon before we can expect vol. 2?

[m50a1ontos]

Just ordered a copy for my Dads birthday. Hope it gets here in time for me to thumb through it first!

[whistlingdeath77]

I just saw a copy at Barnes and noble!

[tom d. friedman]

went to barnes nobles this past Friday, Westlake ohio. book is in stock to order, but not on the shelf....... rat farts!!

[whistlingdeath77]

I flipped through it when I noticed it and all I can say is wow. Seemed like a great read but the photos are even better! Putting a p-51 in a old utility trailer, got to love people's passion to do anything it takes to preserve history!

[Pat Carry]

I just finished the chapter dealing with the Mauraders that were recovered from the "million dollar valley". Very interesting.

[Warbirdnerd]

Volume II is now availible for pre-order. It comes out 6/15/14.
Remember you can SUPPORT the WIX by ordering it from the Amazon Link above...

[ALAN.L]

Hi Nick,

Could you expand on what is included in this volume please ?

Alan

[BenG]

Thanks Bryan for the head-up!

[turretguy]

Hi Alan,
Thanks for asking!

Hidden Warbirds 2's contents are:

Part One: Under Water Recoveries
Chapter 1: Battle of Britain Do-17 Recovery
Chapter 2: Bringing Up A Birdcage Corsair
Chapter 3: Ju-88 U4+TK Recovery and Restoration
Chapter 4: Dyke Lake B-17 Recovery
Chapter 5: Update: Lend-Lease P-39 Restoration

Part Two: In From the Swamps and Jungles
Chapter 6: Thunderbolt in a Swamp
Chapter 7: Sole Surviving Brewster F3A-1 Corsair
Chapter 8: Recovering the Sandbar B-25 Mitchell
Chapter 9: Australian Outback P-40 Over the Wine Country

Part Three: Lucky Finds: Rare Warbirds in Unusual Places
Chapter 10: Return of a Uruguayan Air Force Mustang
Chapter 11: Hawker Tempest II Restoration in Texas
Chapter 12: Where did all the B-24 Liberators go?
Chapter 13: Hidden in Plain Sight: Mustangs on Poles
Chapter 14: World War II Privateer Survived as a Firebomber

Epilogue: What does the Future Hold?

The publisher wanted the first book to have aircraft that were widely known and would set the stage for the second book. As with the first book, I received a lot of generous help from everyone in the community, and I'd like to express my thanks to everyone who supported these projects. There's some really great photography in the book, too.

I'm always looking for ideas for a future volume, so please PM me with your thoughts.

Know that your purchase of Hidden Warbirds 2 will support WIX if you use the link to Amazon.com on the banner at the top of the page, or you can support some of the restoration projects by buying the book through them (I know the Sandbar Mitchell will have copies available). Keep in mind that you may pay a bit more for the books if you buy them from the restorers, but those few extra dollars spent help generate income for the rebuild projects.

Thank you and enjoy!
Nick

[ALAN.L]

Thanks Nick!

I will add the book to my Christmas list!

[Roger Cain]

Christmas is just around the corner again, if you didn't get one for 2014. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_p_lbr_one_browse-bin_0?fst=as%3Aoff&rh=n%3A283155%2Ck%3Ahidden+warbirds%2Cp_lbr_one_browse-bin%3ANicholas+A.+Veronico&keywords=hidden+warbirds&ie=UTF8&qid=1447380067&rnid=2272759011 and if you like Military Ships, Nick's Hidden Warships book is out also.