The book, Ragwings And Heavy Iron tells the interesting story of the part-time pilots who search out, recondition and fly “the warbirds”, those World War II era former military aircraft, that range from American North American P-51 Mustangs to Boeing B-17 Flying Fortresses and from German Messerschmitt Bf-108 Taifuns to various Russian Yak variants.  These aircraft seemed to have about them a “kind of personal aura” that has all but vanished in the age of jets.  “Ragwings And Heavy Iron” represents a “rousing account” of the spine tingling airshows presented by this special breed of pilot, as well as, the incredible adventures and misadventures that seem to occur when an adventurous war-bird pilot takes to the air in a decades old aircraft.  “Ragwings And Heavy Iron” takes you into the cockpit as these intrepid aviators present their aircraft through flying demonstrations at well-attended air shows around the world.  The major sections of “Ragwings And Heavy Iron” includes the following major sections: 1) Out Of The Sun!; 2) What’s A Warbird; 3) The New Kids On The Block; 4) Everything But The Flak; 5) Me And My Messerschmitt; 6) Pig Flight; 7) 208 And The Ultimate 108; 8) Ragtime!; 9) Holy Moses!; 10) Coming Up Sixes; 11) Terrible George; 12) The Great Corrugated Cloud; 13) The World’s Greatest Wingwalk; 14) The Best Seat In The House and 15) Index.  In addition to an informative narrative, “Ragwings And Heavy Iron” includes approximately 36 black and white photographs.  “Ragwings And Heavy Iron” is certain to appeal to both private and professional pilots, as well as, to any military aviation enthusiast.  This book is 293 pages and is in very good condition.  The author is Martin Caidin.  Edition published in 1984.