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In November 1942 the RAF formed special Strike Wings to attack the heavily defended and seemingly invulnerable convoys that brought Germanys vital supplies of iron ore from Scandinavia down the coast of Europe to feed its war machine.
Stuka: Dive Bombers, Pursuit Bombers, Combat Pilots Hardcover
Covers the variety of German aircraft used in assault, bombing and anti-tank roles - Bf 110, Ju 87, Fw 190 et al.
Published 1997, 248 pages, 200 black & white photographs, hardcover, 8 1/
On 13 September 1931 the Schneider Trophy was won outright for Britain on Southampton Water by Flt Lt John Boothman flying Supermarine S6B, S1595, with a record-breaking average speed of 379.08mph.
Supermarine Seafire: Griffon-engined Variants: Mks. F.XV, F.XVII, F.45, F.46 and FR47: Warpaint #20 softcover
Reprint, 32 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 39 colour profiles, colour multi-views, 1:72 scale line drawing plans, production and u
Published June 2022, 140 pages, 280+ colour walkaround and action photographs, softcover, 9 1/2" x 9 1/2" inches
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
The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force.
The legendary Supermarine Spitfire receives the famous Haynes Manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. Here is a unique perspective on what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire,.
Reissued as 2nd Edition 2021, 272 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles, model kit reviews, fold out 1:48 scale plans, softcover, A4 Format 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" inches
Supermarine Walrus: Warpaint #39 softcover (Reprint)
Reprint, 24 pages, black & white and colour photographs, 20 colour profiles, colour multi-views, 1:72 scale line drawing plans, production and unit lists, model kit decal and accessory list, softcover,
On the night of 11 November 1940, 42 members of the Fleet Air Arm took off in 21 obsolete 'Swordfish' biplanes, launched from HMS Illustrious. Their target: the Italian fleet anchorage at Taranto. Pressing home their attack in the face of intense anti-air
'This Man Saved Britain' ran a headline in the News Chronicle on 18 February 1941, in a reference to the role of Sydney Camm, designer of the Hawker Hurricane, during the Battle of Britain. Similarly, the Minister of Economic Warfare, Lord Selborne, advis
Published March 2023, 192 pages, 115 black & white photographs, hardcover, 7" x 10" inches
Detailed history of Kurt Tank’s legendary twin Jumo 213A piston engine powered Ta 154 night fighter – the German “Moskito.”
Published 2000, 124 pages, 270 black & white photographs, softcover, 11" x 8.5"
The Grumman-designed TBF Avenger was unquestionably the most successful torpedo bomber in the US fleet during WWII. Developed just prior to the US entry in WWII, the type made its combat debut at the Battle of Midway. Demand for the large carrier-borne ai
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
The Battle of Midway – 4th to 7th June 1942: Airframe Extra #10: AE#10 softcover
August 2019
Covers the historical aspects of the battles in the air and at sea over and above Midway between the 4th & 7th June 1942.
This book is the first detailed volume to cover the famous Norden Bombsight (NBS) which was one of the most secret weapons used before and during World War II by the United States in its bomber aircraft.............
Through Peril to the Start: RAF Fighter Pilots Who Failed To Return: 1939-45 softcover
Published 2006, 110 black & white photographs, 268 pages, softcover, 6" x 8 1/2" inches
After World War II, the Soviet Union and the USA, who had been allies in the war, started moving towards political and military confrontation. The Soviet Union urgently needed a strategic bomber capable of striking at the USA. Thus, the windfall of three
Published October 2022, 192 pages, 65 black & white photographs, hardcover, 6" x 9"
The Typhoon fighter played a pivotal role in the Allies' success in the air and on the ground in World War II, from the Normandy beachhead to the Battle of the Bulge and the final battle for Germany. Norman Franks describes what it was really like to fly
The latest book from Detail & Scale is a unique look at all of the American carrier-based fighters, scout/dive bombers, and torpedo bombers of World War II. Each of the well-known aircraft types are covered, but so too are the lesser known aircraft that r