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Great review for Fighting Cockpits by Walter J. Boyne

Getting a good photo of a cockpit is a challenge for most photographers, but not for Dan Patterson, the best in his field at this demanding work. Donald Nijboer’s excellent text, amplified by meaningful quotes, makes this a book to buy for the home library, and perhaps more important, as a gift for someone you’re trying to interest […]

Reviews for Fighting Cockpits!

Early reviews for Fighting Cockpits are in and the response is overwhelming!   The range of warbirds covered by Fighting Cockpits is truly amazing. Copious “Pilot Impressions” give the reader a first person glimpse of strapping on many of the most famous warbirds. Dan Patterson’s imagery puts the reader in the cockpit. Not easy with such cramped […]

Ottawa Cockpit Photo Trip

Just returned from Trenton and Ottawa.  Had the pleasure of helping Dan Patterson shoot cockpit photographs for our up coming cockpit book – Fighting Cockpits World War I to the Present.  Shot the German World War I bomber AEG IV, along with the Hawker Hind, AV-8 Harrier, Lysander and world’s only complete Halifax bomber.  Can […]

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