Self publishing is becoming more and more a common way to put out a book to the public. In addition, there is a growing fondness for on-line books where one can download a publication. In this way, there is no need to take up space with a paper copy.

This latest edition from AeroArchives Press covers post WWII US projects covering aircraft that can carry other aircraft, carry a variety of external weapons or cargo pods or air carry missiles. Most of the major airframe manufacturers did studies on a variety of airframes and methods, with one actually making it into operational service, albeit only for a very short time.

This book comprises 204 pages that contain 258 drawings, artist’s impressions and photos, including 27 in color. Most of the drawings come from the archives of the various manufacturers, with Douglas seeming to have done a considerable amount of work in this area as well over half the book is full of Douglas projects. Thanks to some good luck, the manufacturers models of several of these projects have remained extant and give a superb look at what could have been. Several of the drawings presented are large, landscape images, providing a considerable amount of detail.

I found it to be a fascinating look at some of America's 'Secret Projects' and I'm sure you will feel the same way. The excellent illustrations and images make for a most interesting book. If you have an interest in paper projects, then this is a must have for you.

November 2010

Review download courtesy of www.aeroarchivepress.com . Please visit MagCloud, where the printed edition can be purchased for $49.95. The PDF eBook version is available exclusively through AeroArchivePress.com for $16.95.

As a final note: MagCloud, the printer and distributor of The American Aerospace Archive magazine, is having a 25% off sale on all its magazines from now till December 31.  Thus, the printed version of "Mother Ships, Parasites and More" is available for $39.50 instead of the usual $49.95; the previous 4 issues are also discounted.

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