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Now remarkably in its 27th edition, ever since it was first published in the 1960s every edition of Wrecks & Relics has been eagerly sought after by aviation enthusiasts, restorers and curators alike. It is renowned as the go-to source charting the highli
Covering more than 700 locations and 5,000 aircraft Wrecks & Relics is an indispensable guide to warbirds, classic and vintage aircraft, restoration projects, abandoned derelicts, and aviation oddities in the UK.
This book provides many fascinating insights into a part of the aviation industry which is not often in the spotlight, the world of international heavy lift aviation. It also tells the story of challenging journey the airline company has made...…..
Published 1918 , Reprint 2002, 224 pages, 41 black & white photographs, Victory and Awards lists, softcover, 6" x 9 1.4" inches
This book paints a picture of a fascinating man who, with 350 operational missions from Malta, became a living legend among the aces of WWII.
War Prizes: Captured German, Italian and Japanese Aircraft of WWII hardcover
Fully revised and updated edition, Published 2023, 352 pages, 500+ photographs, 8 1/2" x 11" inches
This revised and expanded second edition examines the fascinating story behind the TSR2, Britain's "lost" Cold War strike aircraft. This new book traces the TSR2 project from early development and prototype testing to its final cancellation in 1965. Illus
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
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
Published January 2022 - delayed May 2022, 400 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles and illustrations, line drawings, production list, hardcover, 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
Few modern military aircraft can claim the longevity and success of the legendary Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. First flown in the mid - 1950s, the A-4 Skyhawk achieved combat fame in the Falklands and Vietnam wars and saw service with the air arms of seven foreig
Published August 2022, 384 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles and illustrations, line drawings, mission list, index, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
North American X-15: Blueprint hardcover
Published December 2022, 368 pages, black & white and colour photographs, colour profiles and illustrations, line drawings, hardcover, 8 1/2" x 11"
In this latest book in the Famous Russian Aircraft series, the authors describe the MiG-19's development and its operational history at home and abroad including its involvement in conflicts in Asia and the Middle East. Over 600 black and white and color
Using rare first-hand accounts and many new photos, this book analyses the Vietnamese Peoples' Air Force (VPAF) fighter combats and operations fought over North Vietnam between 1965-1975. Includes comprehensive information about VPAF pilots, aircraft, tac
Expanded edition Published 2011, 424 pages, 150 black & white and 100 colour photographs, hardcover, 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" (inches)
This special edition of Wrecks & Relics celebrates the centenary and the development of the UK's aviation museums, telling the story of the national icons such as the Science Museum, Imperial War Museum, RAF Museum, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Museum of Army Av
Published 2010, 256 pages, 200 black & white and 20 colour photographs, hardcover, 6 3/4" x 9 7/8"
This book relates the story of these remarkable concepts, crossovers between aircraft and spacecraft beginning with the 'antipodal bomber' of 1944 and continuing to Aerospatiale STS-2000 project through the Transporteur Aero-Spatial, VERAS, AW Pyramid, Bu
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
Daylight bomber escort, operation Bodenplatte, air superiority, jet combat and the final victory in Europe.
The authors describe this book as a labor of love and who can blame them for there are few aviation enthusiasts who do not share their great affection and respect for one of the finest and long-lived aircraft ever to take to the skies, the DC-/C-47.
The first volume in the two volume set traces the history of the Mosquito from its first flight in November 1940 through to its production and many variants. The aircraft's varied post-war uses are outlined in roles ranging from oil prospecting and air ra