Stinson L-5 Observation Airplane in India in WW2.

Tony Wedell. This particular scene shows a typical mission for an L-5 of the  25th Liaison Squadron, better known as the "Guinea Short Lines." An A-20  bomber has been shot down during an attack on a Japanese base. Having been  discovered by a prowling Sentinel, the downed aviators hacked down enough of  the tall Kunai grass to form a makeshift runway. The L-5 put down, and took  aboard two of the bomber crewmen despite a 400-pound gross load limit. The  L-5 pilot somehow managed to get airborne and threaded his way through the  jungle, gaining altitude at every opportunity. Another miraculous rescue, but  just a day's work for the men of the "Guinea Short Lines." 23"x 19" print.

American Combat Liaison Aircraft of World War II Terry M. Love. A great new  book on the seldom-told story of WWII liaison aircraft, known affectionately as  "L-Birds" to military personnel. Along with an historical background explaining the  multiple roles of these aircraft, you also get complete specifications for the most  significant models including the Stinson L-1 and L-5, the Taylorcraft L-2 Grasshopper, the Aeronca L-3, the Piper L-4 and more... all the way up to the L-12. Carrier operations and unit histories are also included. 96 pgs., 145 B&W photos, 10 color profiles and more. 8½"x 11", sfbd.

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