Os2u kingfisher history book

I take the model kit instructions from kitty hawk and break them up into individual steps. How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model a glenn hoover model build instruction series volume 6. Dana bells os2u kingfisher is a softcover book in 8. The vought os2u kingfisher was an catapultlaunched observation floatplane. King george vi inspecting battleship uss washington at scapa flow, scotland, united kingdom, 7 jun 1942. The vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. The kingfisher encyclopedia of everything by sean callery, clive gifford, and dr.

My main interest is military history, and my related hobbies include scale model building and strategy games. Monogram ravell high tech kingfisher os2u plane 148. Nov 23, 2015 the os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power. The book is rich with detailed written narratives, captions, and a wealth of visual information. Its os2u designation indicated that it was an observationscouting aircraftthe second 2 observerscout produced by vought u. See scout observation service unit 3 war history cl65 uss pasadena was commissioned in 1944 she was a cleveland, not a brooklyn or philadelphia or savannah as indicated in the text. Men roll a vought os2u kingfisher floatplane out of its hangar at a naval air station, circa january may 1942. The british at the time named all their planes typhoon, swordfish, hurricane, firefly, etc, etc and they called this plane the kingfisher. Category aviation books, subcategory ww2 us aircraft, isbnbox ws111, series warpaint series no 111, publisherbrand hall park, author kev darling. Tex and his boots can be seen in the ships cruise book pictures, p. A pictorial history of fleet countermeasures squadron two ecmron2 and fleet air reconnaissance squadron two vq2. My name is daryl allen, i manage the catalina museum at lake boga, i am interested in the history and restoration of your sikorsky kingfisher and. Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher news war.

Vought os2u 3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. His first book was published by osprey publishing in. Aircraft, airships and ships between the wars, which he recommends for further reading, along with william t. The kingfisher history encyclopedia is arranged chronologically and then thematically within each time period to allow young readers to quickly access the information they need. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kingfisher has 34 books on goodreads with 100677 ratings. Kitty hawks new 2 os2u kingfisher is a welcome addition to fans of large scale wwii us navy aircraft.

Dana bell is a leading expert on the history of aviation. This book contains detailed instructions on building the os2u kingfisher 2 scale model aircraft from kitty hawk. Note the extremely oversized insignia on the wings. A formation of os2u kingfisher aircraft in flight, 1943. Performance was modest, because of its light engine. The kingfisher history encyclopedia, 3rd edition by editors. This is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell. Pearl harbor observation floatplanes in world war ii. Burns, floats off truk with nine aviators on board.

Vought os2u3 kingfisher national air and space museum. The kingfisher history encyclopedia editors of kingfisher. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. History the os2u kingfisher came about from a specification in 1937 for a new twoseat observation and reconnaissance aircraft. Vought os2u3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. Glenn hoover plastic model builds how to build kitty hawk. A fantastic price for anyone interested in these workhorses of the us navy scout plane fleet. Most were curtis soc seagulls or vought os2u kingfishers. A few more nara ii rg80g photographs for your viewing pleasure. The vought os2u kingfisher was a catapultlaunched, observation floatplane. Thorough attention is also paid to the evolution of kingfisher colors and markings, from the early days of aluminized lacquer and yellow wings to the sea blue. The boeing f15 eaglestrike eagle exposed second edition. Social media search naval history and heritage command. Two types of plane were in use at the start of the war.

Cute, cuddly rabbits help young children learn about time young children will enjoy. Detailed history of the vindicator which includes history and. Pearl harbor observation floatplanes in world war ii honolulu. Photo aerial view of us battleship massachusetts, 1943.

This book contains detailed instructions on building the os2u kingfisher 2 scale. Now retired after thirty years with the smithsonians national air and space museum, he was formerly technical information specialist at the nasm archives and also worked at the u. A most extensive aid in the modeling of the os2u kingfisher, as well as a great source of information on the aircraft. History leaps from the page in this completely revised and updated edition of the critically acclaimed kingfisher history encyclopedia by the editors at kingfisher. Glenn hoover plastic model builds how to build kitty hawks. By early 1941, vought had built 159 os2u 2s and the navy had stationed these airplanes at naval air stations in pensacola, florida, pearl harbor, hawaii, and alameda, california. The actual model built with this books instruction won first place at a contest sponsored by the delaware valley scale modelers in may 2017.

Feb 21, 2018 the os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs. This finely detailed and copiously illustrated book will. Os2u kingfisher scout plane with five mousetrap antisubmarine rockets mounted under one wing for testing purposes, banana river, florida, united states, 11 dec 1942. Bombers such as the b17, lancaster and junkers ju 88 are likewise remembered as pioneering designs and amongst the best of their role. Os2u3 kingfisher wwii naval history and heritage command. His latest book is united states naval aviation, 19191941. Known as old slow and ugly the vought sikorsky kingfisher played an unsung. Kingfisher crash off san francisco aviation history and. Maybe theyll fix the lack of 250lb bombs, nondrooping ailerons, and lack of missing armor for the os2u3 later on. Os2u from vo1 aboard the uss arizona 1941 float os2u from vo1 aboard the uss pennsylvania 1940 wheeled os2u 3, in soviet union service, 1944 float os2u in raf service, 1943 float os2u 3 in usn service, 1941 float i am not sure if the last aircraft, the os2u 3 is from 1941.

Here, the float plane being recovered by the uss pasadena in rick eagans contribution. Vought os2u kingfisher naval history, model ships, flying boat, fly navy, battleship. Click to read more about os2u kingfisher in action aircraft no. Os2u kingfisher dana bell, 2010 the modern eagle guide. Kingfisher encyclopedias by sean callery, clive gifford, and dr. Os2u kingfisher, us navy floatplane aircraft pictorial 3. Like his previous book on the vindicator this one is packed full of useful information, photos, and drawings. Cwpa3this is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell. Mike goldsmithamazing is a 320page universeina book and is the perfect reference for home, school, or anywhere. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane. Os2u3 kingfisher wwii a plugin is required to view this content inline. How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model a glenn hoover model build instruction series volume 6 hoover, glenn on. The vought os2u kingfisher was an observation floatplane that first flew in 1938.

Written like an encyclopedia of historical events, the illustrated history is an incredibly easy to access work, covering almost any historical even you could imagine. Kingfisher childrens books 2017 catalog by kingfisher. How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model by glenn hoover. Chancevought 1 military aircraft 1 military history 1 os2u kingfisher 1 os2u kingfisher 1 squadronsignal in action. The os2u3 was the most numerous variant of the kingfisher with over 970 examples built, and the only version of the kingfisher to be exported.

How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model this book contains detailed instructions on building the os2u kingfisher 2 scale model aircraft from kitty hawk. Figure 18, os2u kingfisher at pearl harbor during the attack, naval history and heritage command, photograph 80g19948. The books contents cover the kingfishers history albeit quite briefly and a. In part three some details of the os2u will be revealed. In part to celebrate the release of the new 2 scale os2u kingfisher model kit from kittyhawk here is a series of photos from nara ii rg72ac of kingfishers. Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyers proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the sellers shipping history, and other factors. The vought os2u kingfisher is an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Known as old slow and ugly the vought sikorsky kingfisher played an unsung heroes role in ww2, not only did it spot for the ships guns it also undertook many rescues including that of capt. The kingfisher history encyclopedia by kingfisher publications. Classic warships has produced the 3rd in a series of aircraft pictorial books keeping with the navel airpower theme.

Military aviation piston era 193645 aviation book centre. Pearl harbor observation floatplanes in world war ii honolulu hawaii. Originally published in the november 2011 issue of aviation history. It was capable of flying for up to six hours at 70 mph using special flaps and ailerons. Its not much, but at least theyre making improvements. It was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. The os2u was the main shipboard observation aircraft used by the united states navy during. Os2u kingfisher in action by al adcock, paperback barnes. This squadron publication features developmental history and unique capabilities of the os2u kingfisher. Vought sikorsky os2u kingfisher by kev darling nook book. An os2u kingfisher float plane being towed ashore at funafuti, ellice islands, mid to late 1942.

Octopus 172 vought os2u kingfisher internet modeler. The complete illustrated history of thedragon lady schiffer military history, atglen, pa. Os2u kingfisher, official thread page 2 naval aircraft. The book covers the entire history of the buffalo fighter aircraft starting with the history of the brewster aeronautical corporation and the events that led to choosing the f2a as the navys first monoplane fighter. Os2u3 kingfisher os2u3 kingfisher is a delicate eye appealing floatplane beauty is in the eye of the beholder of midwing monoplane design with a large central float and two smaller floats, one under each wing. The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gear. It was designed to be catapultlaunched, but could also operate using fixed or wheeled landing gear, and was generally considered to be underpowered despite it being the primary shipboard observation aircraft of the usn. This book details the kitty hawk os2u kingfisher kit, and no, this is not.

Os2u kingfisher floatplane preparing to be launched aboard uss alabama, circa jan 1943. Irreplaceable reference for modelers and aviation fans. Kingfisher history encyclopedia call number r 909 kinf brief description the book is divided into ten sections, chronologically from the ancient world 40,000500bc to the modern world 1950 to the present. Kingfisher history encyclopedia, 3rd edition 9780753468753. Glenn hoover plastic model builds how to build kitty hawks os2u. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane, antisubmarine scout, utility transport and trainer, but downed aircrews remembered it best as an angel on floats legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. Stay up to date on the latest stories and events with our newsletter. The first production kingfisher, the os2u 1, was delivered early in 1940 and assigned to the battleship uss colorado.

I ordered this book that was about the history of the kingfisher sea plane used as a spotter, and air sea rescue air craft in ww2 it was deployed on battle ships this was the type of air craft my father flew in in ww2 while he was stationed on board the batthe ship indiana. Also included in the book is a brief history of the aircraft, photographs. With its simple chronological and thematic arrangement, the concise kingfisher history encyclopedia puts the whole of history, and the legacy of human civilization from the ice age to the information age at the fingertips of todays children. The text and captions are well written and edited, and the writing style is both concise and highly informative. Vought os2u kingfisher shipborne reconnaissance scout. This monograph begins with an overview of the history of the kingfishers service with the united states navy from the 1 model. The plane landed inside truk lagoon to recover the downed airmen.

Designed in second half of the 1930s it served throughout the ww2 primarily in the. Tang scrapbook second war patrol may 1, 1944 vought. Tang scrapbook second war patrol may 1, 1944 vought os2u kingfisher floatplane from uss north carolina bb55, piloted by lt. After the b17 in which he was flying ditched in the pacific in 1942, rickenbacker and other survivors spent more than three weeks in life rafts. Known around the world for its informative and engaging reference and early learning books, kingfisher also receives widespread acclaim for its classic anthologies for five to fourteenyearolds and original picture books for very young children. Kingfisher is a leading international publisher of illustrated information books, with a readership ranging from preschoolers taking their first steps into the world of nonfiction to students who find our encyclopedias to be an essential support to their research. This monograph on the vought os2u kingfisher is the second monograph dana has written for the aircraft pictorial series from classic warships publishing.

Us navy os2u kingfisher aircraft immediately after landing in snow after a scouting mission in the north atlantic, 2 feb 1943. Media in category vought os2u kingfisher the following 99 files are in this category, out of 99 total. Kingfisher crash off san francisco may 9, 1943 by ken freeze, pacs, uscg ret coast guard air station san francisco during world war ii. Fighters such as the spitfire, bf 109 and a6m zero have become immortal in the annals of aviation history. This is aircraft pictorial 3 os2u kingfisher by dana bell. Vought os2u kingfisher project gutenberg selfpublishing. Sep 09, 2004 kingfisher is an awardwinning publisher of nonfiction and fiction for children of all ages.

One of the requirements was that the plane could operate from both the ground and water. Os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. Larkins battleship and cruiser aircraft of the united states navy 19101949. Kingfishers most popular book is the seventh bride. The os2u kingfisher was a more modern singlewing floatplane that joined the fleet in 1940. Note color scheme and markings, plane has a depth charge under each wing. Navy observation plane of the war, with excellent construction and visibility. You dont have to be a modeler to appreciate this book, anyone who is interested in naval aviation and history will enjoy it too. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Well, lets get down to the nittygritty and see how the kit goes together. Dana bell begins with a brief history of the vought kingfisher production variants as well as the colors and markings for this observation scout airplane. The coast guard air station, san francisco, had only been operational for 10 months when pearl harbor was bombed, throwing the u.

Unable to take off with the load, it then taxiied out to tang, which was serving as a lifeguard submarine during the 29 april 1 may. This book provides a little history of the kingfisher, photos of the model kit. I ordered this book that was about the history of the kingfisher sea plane used as a spotter, and air sea rescue air craft in ww2 it was deployed on battle ships. Vought os2u 2 kingfisher floatplane in flight, 1942. Legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. Naming mess no such thing as os2u kingfisher the plane was a us plane serving in the navy with the designation os2u, os being a mission prefix for observationscout. A main body of text opens the book, summarizing the history of the design requirement, production, and deployment of the os2u. Navy service on may 23, 1941 the same week as the royal navys frantic hunt for the german battleship bismarck, in part with observation aircraft. From mans earliest history right through to the technological and social revolutions of the current day, this trusted reference provides a onestop source for research, and is the.