Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-250) and index.
Contents
Introduction: they're still out there -- What historic aircraft do the waters hold? -- Battle of Britain DO-17 recovery -- Bringing up a Birdcage Corsair -- Ju-88 U4+TK recovery and restoration -- Dyke Lake B-17 recovery -- Lend-lease P-39 restoration -- In from the swamps and jungles -- Thunderbolt in a swamp -- Sole surviving Brewster F3A-1 Corsair -- Recovering the Sandbar B-25 Mitchell -- Australian outback P-40 over the wine country -- Lucky finds: rare warbirds in unusual places -- Return of a Uruguayan Air Force Mustang -- Hawker Tempest II restoration in Texas -- Where did all the B-24 Liberators go? -- Hidden in plain sight: Mustangs on poles -- World War II Privateer survived as a firebomber -- Epilogue: what does the future hold?
Summary
"The second installment in a series exploring the stories of famous wrecks and recoveries of World War II-era aircraft. Features over 150 photographs depicting more than 20 warbird stories around the world"-- Provided by publisher.