Guy Van Herbruggen

Volume two of Flying Tiger Archives stands in testament to Guy Van Herbruggen’s unwavering passion and dedication to the Flying Tiger Line. Delving into the 1966 - 1989 era, it chronicles the twilight of the Lockheed Constellation and Canadair CL-44 props, followed by the classic jets - Boeing 707, DC-8, the 747 Classic, and the 727. Through 375 meticulously restored images curated by the Flying Tiger Line Historical Society, the aircraft, personnel, special chapters, passenger services, acquisition of Seaboard World, tragedies and triumphs of this period are vividly brought to life. As with Vol 1, this collection dives into the never-before-seen archives of the pioneering Flying Tiger Line, through the golden age of the propliner up to the arrival of their first jet, the Boeing 707. Aviation pioneers, Hollywood stars, presidents, pistons, and propellers create a stunning portrait of a bygone age

This collection, immaculately curated by leading aviation historian Guy Van Herbruggen, dives into the never-before-seen archives of the pioneering Flying Tiger Line, starting with the airline's founding by American combat pilots based in China during World War Two, through the golden age of the propliner up to the arrival of their first jet, the Boeing 707. The aircraft, the people, the places and the times are brought to vivid life in this stunning collection of nearly 350 fascinating images. Aviation pioneers, Hollywood stars, presidents, pistons, and propellers create a stunning portrait of a bygone age

Corsair 747 retrace les 32 annees de service jumbo avec le transporteur charter et de loisirs francais Corsair qui a exploite toutes les variantes du jumbo, y compris le seul 747SP immatricule en France. Cet ouvrage rassemble l'histoire individuelle de ses 24 jumbos et d'une compagnie pleine de passion, de creativite, de professionnalisme et de devouement a travers quatre decennies mouvementees. Au coeur du livre sont relates quelques souvenirs des employes : de la bravoure lors de l'evacuation de refugies a la simple humanite de sauver un moineau passager clandestin jusqu'a la naissance d'un amour en plein vol. Un livre riche en illustrations et en documents d'archives. Cet ouvrage est signe Guy Van Herbruggen avec l'entiere cooperation de Corsair.

This is the story of 32 years of Boeing 747 jumbo jet service with French leisure carrier Corsair, bringing together the individual history of their 24 747s, and two in-depth historical essays: the story of the Boeing 747, and the complete story of Corsair through four eventful decades. Also included is a detailed technical description of the 747, and a special history of the only French 747SP. The heart of the book is the employee memories, from warzones to Caribbean paradise. 288 pages and over 500 photos and illustrations. Also published in French language.

Flying Tiger Memories tells the story of one of the world's most legendary airlines, through the eyewitness stories and memories of its employees, pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and friends. From a group of American pilots fighting in China during World War 2, the Flying Tiger Line is born, the airline who can do anything, through the golden piston prop days of Commandos and Connies to the Jet Age with the Boeing 707, Douglas DC-8, Boeing 747 Jumbo, all the way up to the 1989 billion-dollar merger that made FedEx a global brand. Daring tales of bravery, incredible stories of survival, and a lot of laughs along the way; Flying Tiger Memories is a collaboration between aviation historian Guy Van Herbruggen and author Charles Kennedy. It is an essential companion to the DC-8 & The Flying Tiger Line and Tiger 747 books. A lavish gift for fans of aviation, airlines, history, war stories, adventures, and travel.

Tiger 747 tells the story of the Boeing 747 in service with the Flying Tiger Line, Seaboard World and Federal Express, with an individual history of the thirty-four jumbos operated. An in-depth historical essay covers the history of the airline, starting with the American Volunteer Group pilots in China in World War 2 that evolved into a fly-by-night cargo outfit in the propliner era, growing in size and sophistication until the Flying Tiger Line was a global brand in air cargo in the golden days of the jet age; with an in-depth look at Seaboard World and Fedex who make up a vital part of the story. A second epic chapter covers the 747 from the early days of the Boeing Airplane Co in the early days of powered flight right up to the latest models, with an emphasis on the 747 Classic. This unique book also includes technical information and descriptions, and pilot and crew memories. An essential addition to every aviation enthusiast's bookshelf.

The story of the Douglas DC-8 jetliner in the service of air cargo giant Flying Tiger Line, with a detailed individual airframe history of each of their forty-three DC-8s; pilots recollections; a wealth of photographic, technical and promotional material; and two epic essays, covering the history of the airline, and the DC-8.