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The Airbus A380 was initially designed and developed in order to provide a contender to the Boeing's growing monopoly of the skies in the biggest large-aircraft market in the world. Ambitious in design, the undertaking seemed mammoth. Yet scores of aviati
Between September 1936 and February 1939, the Soviet Union was covertly aiding the Spanish Republic in its civil war with the right wing forces of General Francisco Franco, which had revolted against the government and were being aided semi-covertly by Fa
Learn how, in 1946, the Navy embarked on the development of the Chance Vought F7U-1 Cutlass, a high-performance, carrier-based jet fighter.
While the Grumman JF/J2F "Duck" floatplane may have been one of the more ungainly aircraft in service, this military workhorse did a tremendous job as a naval utility aircraft, both before and during WWII.
Published 2006, 192 pages, blck & white photographs, line drawings and cutaways, unit markings and patches, model kit reviews, softcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
The distinctive, gull-winged Martin PBM Mariner flying boat was designed to replace the Consolidated PBY Catalina as the US Navy's first true open-ocean, extremely long range sub hunter and patrol bomber. PBM Mariners saw extensive service both in WWII an
"Crimson test Tube", "Supersonic Test Tube" and "Flying Stove Pipe" were just some of the nicknames bestowed upon the D-558-1 over the years. Skystreak was the popular name given by the Douglas Aircraft Company.
The F/A 18 Hornet was not the first Naval Aircraft designed to meet all the Navy needs. The XF8B-1 was another Boeing called it the "Five-in-One" fighter (fighter, interceptor, dive bomber, torpedo, or horizontal bomber).
The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw se
Don’t be fooled by the small size of the H-6/Model 500 helicopter. In the scout role in Vietnam, OH-6As and their aircrew became legends for their high-risk work in the low-level environment. Wayne Mutza presents the small, dynamic helicopter’s story in t
To bail out of a stricken aeroplane is a pilot's or aircrew's final chance to escape death. It is a traumatic and hazardous exercise that is only practiced in extremis and is in itself full of danger with no guarantee of survival.
In the summer of 1944, as the Second World War drew to a close, an unusual airplane took to the skies over Leipzig-Brandis on its maiden flight. It was the prototype version of the Ju 287 V1, a four-engine jet bomber.
Published 2004, 224 page, 300 black
With its cranked wing and vulture-like looks the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber came to symbolise the terror of the German Blitzkrieg. In the early years of the Second World War the Ju 87 lived up to its fearsome reputation, but it eventually met its mat
A new photo chronicle of the Horten Flying Wing featuring new photographic material and information.
published 1997, 64 pages, 70 photographs, softcover, 11" x 8.3"
This is the most detailed historical photographic account of all individual Israeli and American F-15 and F-16 aerial combat victories. Included with each photograph is information that will surprise you, such as the identity of the Israeli and American p
The book covers the operational history of the aircraft in squadron service including the reserves and training squadrons and as a squadron utility and command aircraft at Naval Air Stations and facilities.
Published 2016, 248 pages, 608 black & white
After Germany invaded Norway during World War II, the Royal Norwegian Air Force took refuge in Canada to rebuild. Young Norwegian exiles came to the “Little Norway” training camps in Toronto and Muskoka, keen to learn flight skills and return to battle th
Published April 2024, 102 pages, 80 black & white and 190 colour photographs, line drawings,1 colour profile, model kit reviews. softcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
Published February 2024, 180 pages, 450+ walkaround colour photographs, softcover, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" inches
Published Fall 2023, 208 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 52 colour profiles, technical illustrations, fold out black & white 1:48 line drawing plans, extensive model kit and decal section, bibliography, softcover, A4 Format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4"
Published May 2022, 80 pages, 78 black & white photographs, 21 colour profiles and diagrams, 7 maps, bibliography, softcover, A4 format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" inches
Published April 2023, 82 pages, 34 black & white and 55 colour photographs, 15 colour profiles and diagrams, 3 maps, fleet lists, unit insignia, ORBAT, acronyms, bibliography, softcover, A4 format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" inches
Published January 2019, 232 pages, 270 black & white and 15 colour photographs, 16 color profiles, maps, unit insignia, bibliography, softcover, A4 format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" inches
Published October 2022, 82 pages, 60+ black & white and 11 colour photographs, 3 colour profiles, 3 colour maps, insignia, softcover, A4 format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" inches