What the Critics Say About

Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: More than Just a Tanker
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five star rating
• “the most complete and accurate reference of this great tanker aircraft”

• “the most comprehensive I’ve ever seen --- a great read”

• “I’m still fascinated by your book…I keep it at the office for reference”

• “I don’t think I’ve ever read a book on any subject that was so well researched and documented”
“Mr. Hopkins is that rare combination of professional historian and active participant… “The appendices in this book are comprehensive and possibly the best part for the researcher…. “…this book is a must for the non-casual reader.” ---Harry Gann, American Aviation Historical Society Newsletter

“…a superb account…rich in information… “If you ever need to know anything about the KC-135, this is the place to look.” ---Daedalian Flyer

“…the wait was definitely worthwhile! …you will love this book. “It is unlikely that this publication could be bettered --- it certainly serves as a fine example to anyone contemplating writing a reference work of their own. ---Alan Warnes, Air Forces Monthly

“…the result of many years of painstaking research. “…the author has brought a wealth of first-hand experience to the book. “…Hopkins has justified the wait with a most worthwhile volume.” ---Bob Archer, AIR International

“Hopkins’ book is an exhaustive history of this versatile airframe in all of its many mutations.” ---Chuck Hansen, The Cutting Edge

“…an absolute goldmine of detail, historical fact and excellent photographs. “…the list of contributors to the book reads like a military aviation ‘Who’s Who’. “This is a book for modelers; …it does bring the subject alive and provide enormous inspiration. “Very highly recommended.” ---Haydn L. Hughes, IPMS (UK) USAF SIG News

“The recent publication of the Aerofax book ‘Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker’ has been widely acclaimed as a definitive work on this outstanding aircraft.”---Irish Air Letter

“What a treat [to have Hopkins give] us a history of the KC-135. …This old tanker pilot loved it. Hopkins presentation “was an aviator’s dream. His research, knowledge and presentation were incredibly accurate and informative.” ---Order of Daedalians Newsletter, 39th Flight “Eagle”

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