Seeking photos for book

[fritzthefox]

I am seeking color photos of specific WW2 aircraft for a book I am working on. This is a self-published print-on-demand effort, so you will not get paid, and I will probably won't, either. However, any photos I accept for publication will receive a photo credit, and I will provide you with a free PDF copy of the book. You will also have the smug satisfaction that you've been published somewhere

The book is a visual encyclopedia of WW2 airplanes designed for both kids and adults, with a view towards being entertaining as well as informative. I've posted a sample page from the book below. It is the sort of page that your picture would appear on.

You will retain all rights to your photo. I am simply looking for permission to publish it in my book. If I decide to publish your picture, I will need to know your full name and the year the photo was taken, so that I can include the copyright notice. Some form of contact info, be it email or mailing address, would be useful, too. It is always possible that the book may find its way into the hands of a traditional publisher, in which case I may need some form of written permission for the record, so I may need to know how to reach you.

Photos need not be terribly high resolution, as the pictures will only be about 2 inches across when reproduced.

Pictures may be static or flying shots of the aircraft in question. Since they will be reproduced very small, it is best if the aircraft is shown in its entirety and with minimal background clutter. Below is a list of the planes I still need pictures of. I know some of these planes may be difficult to find pictures of,so if anyone knows of any good historical, public domain color photos of the below planes, feel free to share.


I-16
Stuka
He111
Me110
Spit Mk.1
Wellington
IL-4
D.520
SBD Dauntless
Mig-3
Pe-2
MC.202
B-24
Lancaster
Yak-1
Yak-9
Yak-3
TBM Avenger
La-5 or LA-5fn
SM.79
Spit Mk.XIV
Tempest
Ki-84
B-29

Anyone who would like to contribute, feel free to post here, PM me or email me at: fritz at boomandzoomgraphics.com

[daveymac82c]

Hey there,

I can't really help you out, but your book sounds really interesting.

I really like the format, and I would have absolutely loved that book when I was younger. Heck, I'd still love it now.

Let us all know how it goes and how we can acquire it when it's completed.

Cheers,

David

[corsair166b]

I, on the other hand certainly can....and I have 16 years of warbird photography here at my fingertips to prove it....I'll contact you tonight when I get abck from fishing or you can IM me if you like.....but we can definitely get some things done.

Mark

[fritzthefox]

David: I'll definitely post here once the book is complete and ready for sale. Thanks for your interest!

Mark: Thanks for your help! Check your private messages...

[fritzthefox]

Here is updated photos list. I am still in need of the following pix:

I-16
Stuka
He111
Me110C
Me110G
Wellington
Lancaster
Il-4
D.520
Mig-3
MC.202
Yak-1
Yak-3
Ki-84

I KNOW I've seen you guys shutterbugging away at the airshows. Where's all those great pictures now? C'mon, don't be shy...

[LAHarve]

Below are a quartet of Lancaster pics taken at Old Warden on 4th June 2006, if any use I will pm contact details.










All the best, Len Harvey.

[fritzthefox]

Sure, any one of these would be great, Len. Thanks! Please PM me contact info. I would like to use the last one, I think...dunno which one for sure until I mess with them in Photoshop.

Thanks, bud!

Keep'em coming guys! This whole book is done except for about a dozen pix. Your help can make it happen!

[fritzthefox]

Managed to find Yak-3, D.520, Lancaster (Thanks, Len!) and I-16 Rata. Everything else still playing hard to get...

[mrhenniger]

Good to hear from you Fritz! Will we see you at Thunder this year?

Mike

[fritzthefox]

Dunno yet...I had a great time last year, so I may venture up that way this year, too. Depends on how the family schedule works this summer.

If I do, I think I'm gonna spring for the photo pit this time LOL!