X-Plane Fan Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 A new illustrated history of the General Dynamics F-16XL book was just released from the AFMC History Office. It’s available as a free pdf download here: https://wss.apan.org/public/AFMC-History-Office/Shared Documents/F-16XL Book_Final-web (1).pdf Or printed copies can be ordered from Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CFZFXBCR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The printed paperback books are high-quality, print-on-demand, 248-pages, all color with over 1,000 photos and 125 illustrations. I had a great time putting this one together. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
N.leleupi Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Thank you very much sir. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Niels Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vaison Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 Great ! Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Ordered! Thanks -Jeff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 I just downloaded the pdf version and I'm very impressed. I have to ask, have you personally looked at the Amazon POD version? How is it wrt print quality etc. I ask because their POD series usually gets panned and, for $40, I would expect a high quality product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
danny59 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 Tony, Great book. Now what about one on F-15 71-0290. Lots of history on this F-15 Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lyonkubb Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Outstanding as always Tony! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
X-Plane Fan Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 On 8/28/2023 at 5:34 PM, habu2 said: I just downloaded the pdf version and I'm very impressed. I have to ask, have you personally looked at the Amazon POD version? How is it wrt print quality etc. I ask because their POD series usually gets panned and, for $40, I would expect a high quality product. Yes, I have seen the POD version, I went through the proof and made minor density corrections before approving it for release. Specialty Press gave POD a bad rep with the low quality crap they put out. The cover is high gloss paperback and pages are medium weight, bright white paper. Think high quality laser copy. Not quite the top quality, offset printing we've seen in the past, but for lower volume printing of obscure subject matter, this is most likely the way of the future. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Thanks Tony, just ordered a copy. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ST0RM Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I just picked up mine from my mailbox. Opened it, while walking back up the drive to the house. It's a very nice print. Colors are vivid and sharp. Pages aren't glossy, but a semi-flat with just a little sheen. Plenty and photos and descriptions. I'm happy with it. Great job Tony! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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