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This is a new title in this highly acclaimed Secret Projects series, this time looking at fighter and bomber concepts developed by the US aircraft industry for the USAAF and Navy in the years immediately prior to and during World War 2.
This book charts the history of the US airlifter from its origins in World War II to today's transport giants. In doing so, it reveals and describes numerous designs which never saw the light of day, examining the thinking behind them and giving insights
This brings the story of the U.S. airlifter from the early 1960s to today's transport giants and tomorrow's stealth assault aircraft; revealing numerous designs which never saw the light of day, examining the thinking behind them and giving insights into
The narrative is complimented with many photographs, scale drawings and colour profiles making this book the definitive history of the Avro Vulcan and an essential addition to the libraries of aviation historians and modellers. Additional photographs have
Published April 2023, 448 pages, 350+ black & white and colour photogrpahs and illustrations, production list, unit lists, attrition list, index, glossary, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11 3/8"
Published February 2022, 320 pages, 500+ black & white and colour photographs and illustrations, colour profiles, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11" inches
For the first time here is a readable, highly-illustrated, examination of the entire industry; its heritage and the changes it faces in the 21st century, both technical and political. The life and times of the 40 ‘big names’ from Airbus to Westland: aircr
The book includes many three-view drawings plus numerous photographs of models or original artist's impressions to show how these unbuilt designs would have appeared, all ideal reference material for modelers in particular. The text includes full data ava
By the turn of the century China had reaffirmed its position as one of the world’s leading military powers. With much importance attached to fleet renewal; the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and the Naval Aviation are fielding new types
The first volume in the two volume set traces the history of the Mosquito from its first flight in November 1940 through to its production and many variants. The aircraft's varied post-war uses are outlined in roles ranging from oil prospecting and air ra
The authors describe this book as a labor of love and who can blame them for there are few aviation enthusiasts who do not share their great affection and respect for one of the finest and long-lived aircraft ever to take to the skies, the DC-/C-47.
Companion volume to the acclaimed French Secret Projects 1, this fascinating book contains technical drawings, promotional art, mock-ups, wind tunnel models, and X-plane prototypes, to present a comprehensive view of French military bomber, strike aircraf
This book relates the story of these remarkable concepts, crossovers between aircraft and spacecraft beginning with the 'antipodal bomber' of 1944 and continuing to Aerospatiale STS-2000 project through the Transporteur Aero-Spatial, VERAS, AW Pyramid, Bu
Published 2010, 256 pages, 200 black & white and 20 colour photographs, hardcover, 6 3/4" x 9 7/8"
Expanded edition Published 2011, 424 pages, 150 black & white and 100 colour photographs, hardcover, 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" (inches)
Using rare first-hand accounts and many new photos, this book analyses the Vietnamese Peoples' Air Force (VPAF) fighter combats and operations fought over North Vietnam between 1965-1975. Includes comprehensive information about VPAF pilots, aircraft, tac
In this latest book in the Famous Russian Aircraft series, the authors describe the MiG-19's development and its operational history at home and abroad including its involvement in conflicts in Asia and the Middle East. Over 600 black and white and color
Published December 2019, 560 pages, 1200+ black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles & llustrations, diagrams and line drawings, production list, index, hardcover, 8 3/4" x 11 1/4"
This new edition to the Famous Russian Aircraft series gives the complete development and service history of the Mikoyan MiG-31 and is richly illustrated with color photos and color artwork throughout.
North American X-15: Blueprint hardcover
Published December 2022, 368 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles and illustrations, line drawings, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
Published August 2022, 384 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles and illustrations, line drawings, mission list, index, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
Few modern military aircraft can claim the longevity and success of the legendary Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. First flown in the mid - 1950s, the A-4 Skyhawk achieved combat fame in the Falklands and Vietnam wars and saw service with the air arms of seven foreig
One of the most interesting strands in aviation history has been the development of wing-in-ground effect (WIG) vehicles, or as they are more commonly known by their Russian name, ekranoplans.
Beginning with a brief outline of the concept from the theory
Published January 2022 - delayed May 2022, 400 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles and illustrations, line drawings, production list, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11"