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The book is a series of short stories, a “memoir in anecdotes” that follows the author through his early years as a youngster in Toronto, on to Military College and Air Force flight training and then through a broad spectrum of professional aviation endi
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
US Navy Squadron Histories #302
This Pictorial History of US Navy's Electronic Countermeasures Squadron Two (ECMRON TWO or VQ-2), later designated Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (FAIRECONRON TWO or VQ-2) by Angelo Romano and AMHC (AW) John D. Her
Controversy and competency is the best way to describe the first variable geometry combat aircraft to enter operational service anywhere in the world. This was the F-111 Aardvark, the typical Cold War 'below the radar' strike bomber. It was born in one of
This book is an extraordinary pictorial history of the F-111, the greatest jet fighter-bomber ever built, and includes 740 color photos covering all models from the F-111A through the F-111K. In addition to a “Roll Call” including histories of each indiv
In the years that preceded the October 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel invested heavily in the creation of a heavy attack force of four F-4 Phantom/Kurnass squadrons. They would fly 3,000+ sorties, claim 80+ kills, and suffer 30+ losses during the nineteen da
This study of the sea-going McDonnell Douglas Phantom II includes contributions from over a hundred aircrew and maintainers who were involved in the Phantom’s success from the earliest service development flying to its twilight years in the Reserve units.
Published May 2024, 160 pages, 84 color and black & white photographs, 9" x 12" hardcover
In thirty-five chapters, The Greatest Air Aces Stories Ever Told covers many of the leading American and British Commonwealth fighter aces of WW I and II, together with a few bomber crews whose gallantry made a substantial contribution to the end of WW II
In The Greatest Air Combat Stories Ever Told, the editor has pulled together some of the finest tales of heroism and valor in the skies over the battlefield! It is an unforgettable collection, and includes stories by Baron Manfred Von Richthofen, Len Deig
Exciting rescue stories on the high seas! The Coast Guard’s rescue personnel are second to none, and Coast Guard air and sea rescue missions have been the subjects of celebrated newspaper accounts, books, and movies, including The Perfect Storm.
This book collects some of the finest writings, both fact and realistic fiction, to lay bare the drama of human beings coping with the skills needed to direct their machines through the vastness of the skies. With contributions from: Charles Lindbergh, Er
Published 2025, 56 pages, black & white and mostly colour photographs, 48 colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans, units and variants list, model kit list, softcover, A4 format, 21cm x 29.7 cm
A close up look at the EA-6B Prowler, which was the electronic warfare aircraft for the US Navy and US Marines. This book contains walk-around and action photography.
Published 2021, 108 pages, 150 archival black and white and mainly colour photographs, 10 color profiles, 8 pages of black & white technical drawings, softcover, A4 Format, 8 1/4” (21 cm) x 11 3/4 “ (29.7 cm )
Grumman F14 Tomcat: All Models: 1970-2006: Owner's Workshop Manual Hardcover
Probably best-known for its starring role in the Hollywood blockbuster Top Gun, the US Navy’s Grumman F-14 Tomcat is a supersonic, variable geometry, two-seat, carrier-based, ai
The US Navy embarked on the VFX fighter programme when it became obvious that the weight, engine and manoeuvrability issues plaguing F-111B, the naval variant of the Tactical Fighter Experimental (TFX), would not be resolved to the Navy's satisfaction.
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
The experience gained by the US Navy in the Pacific designated the way how future carrier task forces were to be supported by dedicated anti-submarine warfare aircraft, airborne early warning platforms and effective shore-to-ship aerial communication faci
Richly illustrated and filled with anecdotes by Tracker pilots and crewmen, Grumman S2F/S-2 Tracker describes the history and service of this dependable carrier-based antisubmarine aircraft. Both in military and civilian roles. Trackers proved to be adapt
Published January 2024, 270 pages, colour photographs throughout, 120 colour profiles, unit insignia, index, hardcover, A4 format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4"
From the B-17 Flying Fortress and PBY Catalina, via the F-4 Phantom to the F-15I Thunder, Israeli Air Force 69 Squadron, the Hammers, have always been the long-range, heavy bombing element of Israeli air power. 69 Squadron fought in six wars and flew thou
48 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 40 colour profiles, colour multi-views, detail photos, colour Gulf War Nose Art photos, 1:72 scale line drawing plans, production and unit lists, model kit decal and accessory list, softcover, A4 Format, 21