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 […]
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 […]
Join me Monday June 20th at the Federal Restaurant 1438 Dundas St West, Toronto for the launch of Fighting Cockpits. Festivities start at 7:30.
Dan Patterson and I have embarked on a new cockpit book project. The publisher is Zenith Press and the title is, Fighting Cockpits – World War I to the Present. It will feature 50 cockpits, archival photos and hopefully a pilot’s perspective for each cockpit. Most of the cockpits will be shot in the USAAF […]
