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The majority of narratives about the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War stress that air power did not play a dominant role. The deployment of strong, well-integrated air defences by Egypt and Syria, that caused heavy losses to the Israeli air force early durin
This mini-series documents this evolution of the Israeli air force It stands apart from many other books in performing this examination in a more dispassionate and critical manner, without the common hyperbole. A great deal of space is devoted to descript
Written at a time of historical challenges for Israeli Air and Space Force, and the Israel Defence Forces as a whole, this is an exclusive, highly informative and richly illustrated source of reference.
The 75-year history of the Israeli Air Force is, then, a fascinating study in a relatively small military organization working to meet shifting obligations under multiple impediments while being repeatedly tested in combat. Many factors over the decades s
For the first time, the extraordinary history of Canada’s airshow teams is recorded in its entirety. In this lavishly illustrated and expanded second edition, the full history of every military air display team in Canadian history is explored in extensive
The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, though something of a cult favourite, remains a largely unremarked classic of Naval Aviation. Built for nuclear weapon delivery, the A-3 made its name in Vietnam as a conventional bomber, tanker and Electronic Warfare platform.
- Concise, illustrated history of the Grumman A-6 Intruder
- Covers design, first flight, squadrons, and combat operations over Vietnam and Iraq
Design work on the Skyraider began at the behest of the US Navy late in WWII. Production began in 1946, and the type made its combat debut in the hands of naval aviators during the Korean War. In the following years, the rugged airframe and powerful engin
Published 2022, 68 pages,150+ black & white and colour photographs, 27 colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans black & white plans, combat losses, military operators list, softcover, A4 Format, 210 cm (8 1/4”) x 29.7 cm (11 3/4 “)
Against All Odds: the Pakistan Air Force in the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War, Helion Asia at War Series #12 softcover
Published July 2020, 96 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 21 colour profiles, diagrams, maps, Indian and Pakistani losses tables, s
At a time when multiple wars are raging across much of the Middle East, it is almost forgotten that it was Abu al-Qasim Abbas ibn Firnas ibn Wirdas at-Takurni - an Andalusian inventor, physician and engineer - who was the first person to undertake experim
Air Transport in Canada is the 20th in the world-acclaimed CANAV Books aviation series, and the grandest Canadian aviation book ever published. With 800,000 words and 4,000 photos it is perhaps more of an event than a book...............
to many readers this may prompt images of huge formations of Dakotas, disgorging paratroops over Normandy, Arnhem, or the Rhine; others
will have a recollection of the Berlin Airlift.
Airlift to the Top of the World: The Royal air force and the British North Greenland Expedition; 1951-1954 softcover
Published 2020, 52 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 18 colour profiles, maps, softcover, 11" (28 cm) x 8 1/2" ( 22 cm)
Published 2007, 402 pages, 20 black & white photographs and illustrations, bibliography, index, softcover.
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
It is the most famous military installation in the world. And it doesn't exist. Located a mere seventy-five miles outside of Las Vegas in Nevada's desert, the base has never been acknowledged by the U.S. government-but Area 51 has captivated imaginations
‘The Armed Forces of the Gulf States, Volume 2’, is providing not only the story of this service, but also an in-depth history of the emerging Sultan of Oman’s Armed Forces, the Dhofar Force, plus selected para-military services, including regimental and
Armstrong Whitworth AW650/660 Argosy: Warpaint #71 softcover +NSI+
28 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 29 colour profiles, colour multi-views, 1:72 scale line drawing plans, production and unit lists, model kit decal and accessory list, softc
This is the fascinating story of army fixed-wing cooperation units who were made up of specially trained volunteer British army personnel. These men were trained to fly, to reconnoiter across the front line in search of enemy forces and then guide artille
Published 1999, 160 pages, 80 black and white and 3 colour photographs and illustrations, cockpit diagram, test flights list, glossary, softcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
Includes CD-ROM picture album slideshow
Attack Aircraft of the US Navy & Marine Corps softcover
Published May 2022, 113 pages, 68 black & white and 168 colour photographs, 11 colour profiles, softcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
Here at long last is the first major history of Canada’s most historic bushplane – the incredible Norseman! If you have an interest in Canada’s aviation heritage, you’ll want this spectacular, authoritative new title. Beginning with design in 1934, first
The Noorduyn Norseman Vol.2 begins with a solid review of the Norseman in Canadian government service from the RCMP to the provincial air services. The commercial scene is covered with such themes as forestry, mining, commercial fishing and Arctic explora