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Red Raiders first look
I received my copy of “Revenge of the Red Raiders” yesterday. The book’s statistics don’t do it justice.
“Red Raiders” is a well-designed book. Nice layout and presentation, well printed. Hefty – very hefty. If Eagle Publications is the gold standard for book design, “Red Raiders” comes close.
My first browse shows:
Operational history text – arranged chronologically
Very nice maps.
Lots of photos; lots and lots of photos – a not one of which crosses the book’s binding.
Color profiles with an appendix giving the history of the profile subject.
Several full page paintings illustrating significant mission events.
Original color photographs.
List of known aircraft.
Compared to this publisher’s earlier “Warpath Across the Pacific”, the photo reproduction is generally better –less “contrasty”. Maps have a more “professional” look - similar information with better presentation. And in general, the printing seems to be higher quality. Not that “Warpath was bad, but it’s almost 20 years old.
Tired of more 109/190 books? Try this one – you’ll like it.
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