Book Launch: “Spitfire Mk V vs C.202 Folgore” and “The Illustrated History No 126 Wing RCAF D-Day to VE-Day.”



Join best selling aviation author Donald Nijboer for the launch of ‘Spit2ire Mk V vs C. 202 Folgore’ and his First ibook, ‘The Illustrated History No 126 Wing RCAF D-Day to VE-Day.’

Spit V C 202 coverWhen? Monday May 5, 2014 7:30 till 9:30pm

Where? The Federal 1438 Dundas Street West, Toronto

In the centre of the Mediterranean, the twin islands of Malta were of huge strategic importance to the Allies in World War II. The Italians and Germans commenced a withering aerial-bombardment of Malta in January 1942.

Only the SpitFire V could save Malta. In the summer and autumn, the SpitFire Mk V and Macchi C. 202 fought for the skies over Malta is some of the bloodiest aerial clashes of World War II – indeed, the top scorers of the RAF and the Regia Aeronautica Flew the SpitFire V and Folgore, respectively.

Donald Nijboer is a best selling aviation author/historian/documentary writer-producer/college instructor and Smithsonian Speaker who lives in Toronto, Canada.

Donald is the author of Spitfire Mk V vs C.202 Folgore, The Illustrated History No 126 Wing RCAF D-Day to VE-Day, Gloster Meteor vs. V-1 Flying Bomb, Seafire vs. A6M Zero, P-38 Lightning vs. Ki 61 Tony, No 126 Wing RCAF, Graphic War: The Secret Aviation Drawings and Illustrations of World War II and co-author with photographer Dan Patterson, of Cockpit: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Interiors, Gunner: An Illustrated History of World War II Aircraft Turrets and Gun Positions, Cockpits of the Cold War, and B-29 Combat Missions.

For more info visit www.donaldnijboer.com

Moreno-Aguiari

Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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Born in Milan, Italy, Moreno moved to the U.S. in 1999 to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. His aviation passion began early, inspired by his uncle, an F-104 Starfighter Crew Chief, and his father, a military traffic controller. Childhood adventures included camping outside military bases and watching planes at Aeroporto Linate. In 1999, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, to obtain his commercial pilot license, a move that became permanent. With 24 years in the U.S., he now flies full-time for a Part 91 business aviation company in Atlanta. He is actively involved with the Commemorative Air Force, the D-Day Squadron, and other aviation organizations. He enjoys life with his supportive wife and three wonderful children.

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