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From the development of the U-2 to the Stealth fighter, the never-before-told story behind America's high-stakes quest to dominate the skies Skunk Works is the true story of America's most secret and successful aerospace operation.
Published October 2023, 216 pages, black & white and colour photographs and illustrations, fleet list, pilot list, maps, index, hardcover, 7" x 10" inches
Published 2022, 120 pages, 140 colour and 93 black & white photographs, 73 colour profiles, 10 technical drawings, 24 patches, 32 colour tail markings illustrations, tables and graphs, softcover, 8 1/2" x 11",
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
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia is a treasure trove of exotic colors and markings, combined with a mass of unpublished, original information including over 320 photos, over 140 color profiles and around 50 insignia to delight modellers and fa
efim Gordon presents us here with a range of such types, presenting a collection of photographs, profiles and line drawings together with supplementary text detailing the history of each craft, encompassing the various developmental milestones, successes
Published August 2023, 144 pages, 285 black & white and colour photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9" inches
Published 2005, 224 pages, 32 black & white photographs, glossary. index, softcover 5" x 8" inches,
Closed in 1949, the Sukhoi Design Bureau was reborn in 1953 to meet an urgent demand for a fast interceptor that would counter the threat posed by NATO bombers. It wasted no time developing a succession of missile-armed, Mach 2 interceptors characterized
As with all the other books in the Flight Craft range, whilst published primarily with the scale aircraft modeller in mind, it is hoped that those readers who might perhaps describe themselves as 'occasional' modellers, or even simply aviation enthusiasts
Published June 2022, 138 pages, 350 colour walkaround and action photographs, softcover, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" inches
This detailed, illustrated look at the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft features complete discussions of its design, construction, and operational use, as well as all technical systems and weapons. Developed in the 1970s as a match for the American F
Published November 2023, 138 pages, 300+ walkaround colour photographs, softcover, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" inches
The first close-up look at the newest version of the Flanker, recently taken into service by the Russian Air Force. Including spectacular, never before seen details such as cockpit, thrust-vectoring engine exhausts and more.
Evolving from rudimentary aircraft to an unprecedented level of sophistication, the current, elderly airframes boast unmatched performance. The book details the aircraft, equipment, sensors, air bases involved, and limited operational details-as much rema
+++NOTE+++ A Limited number of copies in stock are signed by Author KEN KATZ!!!
Drawing on extensive research, including first hand accounts it provides a compelling overview of the first three years of the ongoing conflict in Syria.
Published March 2023, 192 pages, 115 black & white photographs, hardcover, 7" x 10" inches
Never before has such a complete pictorial history of Tactical Air Command been put together. The planes, demonstration teams, and foreign units of TAC are covered in pictorial and textual detail from the the 1940s to the 1990s. Included in this excellent
Tentative hops by Edwardian-era pioneers led to the development of a world-class industry. Spearheading this were the test pilots who ventured into the unknown in British-built aircraft for their maiden flights. As well as those that became household name
This book covers British aircraft flight testing from the early biplanes and pre-war prototypes, to the high-performance WW2 aircraft; from the post-war challenges of the 'sound barrier' to the pressures of the 'Cold War'. Includes the iconic Spitfire, th
Published 2023, 368 pages, hardcover, 9 1/ 2 " x 6 1/2" inches
Published 2024, 336 pages, 200+ black & white and colour photographs, line drawings, glossary, index, hardcover, A4 Format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" (inches)
Founded in 1953, the US Air Force Thunderbirds flying-demonstration team has performed in air shows in the United States and around the world. The team is based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where it has been honing its skills since 1956.