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Published 2023, 112 pages, 230 colour and black & white photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9".
Even today, almost eighty years after its first flight, the North American P-51 Mustang remains one of the most famous and recognizable aircraft in the world. Nimble and fast, qualities that lead the Mustang to be used even today in air races, the aircraf
The North American P-51 Mustang remains one of the most famous and recognizable
aircraft in the world to this day. Nimble and fast—qualities that led the Mustang to be
used even today in air races—the aircraft was forged in battle.
Among the iconic aircraft of World War II, the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt not only
was physically the biggest single-engine fighter, it also had an enormous impact on
history.
P-39 Airacobra: Bell Fighter in World War II: Legends of Warfare hardcover
Published August 2023, 144 pages, 240 colour and black & white photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9".
This second of two volumes continues the P-38 story by focusing
on the later, mass-produced models of this historic fighter—P-38J
through P-38M. Each type is examined through carefully researched
archival photos, as well as photographs of currently pre
This first of two volumes presents the P-38 story by focusing on the early models of this historic fighter—XP-38 through P-38H. Each type is examined through carefully researched archival photos, as well as photographs of currently preserved examples. it
The concept of a twin-engine fighter that could accompany bomber formations and effectively drive off defending fighters was the rationale behind the creation of the Messerschmitt Bf 110.
Describes Bf 109 E production, airfields used by the units that flew the type, and fighter-bomber variants Ideal for military history enthusiasts who enjoy concise, affordable warfare histories with rare archival photographs and source materials.
This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps' most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet..............
- Concise history of the Bell UH-1 Huey in combat during the Vietnam War
- Covers its design, development, and evolution through various models during the course of the war
Masquerading as a civilian airliner during the mid-1930s, the Heinkel He 111 medium-range bomber saw its first combat in 1936 with Germany’s Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War.
The Hawker Hurricane has rightly earned its place in military aviation annals. Although only preceding the Spitfire by four months in its prototypic launch, the Hawker machine was available in measurably greater numbers by the Battle of Britain, a very cr
The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw se
The F4F and FM Wildcat aircraft was the US Navy's front-line fighter in the early days of WWII. This iconic aircraft was designed and produced by Grumman. It served throughout the Second World War.........
This book presents the evolution and development of perhaps the most iconic German fighter of WWI—the Fokker Dr. 1 triplane or “Dreidecker.” The Dr. 1 was born from experiments in cantilever monoplanes and the excellent combat record of the Sopwith tripla
The Boeing F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet is an evolutionary redesign of the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 A/B Hornet. The Legacy F/A-18 Hornet first flew in 1980 and met the requirement for a multirole fighter to complement the larger and more expensive Grumman F-14
Published April 2023, 112 pages, 200 colour and black and white photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9"
The Grumman F6F Hellcat formed the backbone of America’s carrier-based fighter force
as the Allies pressed the war toward Japan. Powered by a massive and reliable Pratt &
Whitney radial engine, the Hellcat racked up an incredible 19:1 kill ratio against
Published August 2023, 144 pages, 315 black & white and colour photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9" inches
It has been said that “bombers make history; fighters make movies.” In the case of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, both are true. It made history as a fleet defender, reconnaissance platform, and strike fighter. The Tomcat was also featured in such Hollywood cla
The General Dynamics F-111 was one of aviation history's most promising planes when it came out in the early 1960s. Despite a rocky service career, political changes in how the military acquired its weaponry, and the addition of too much new technology, t
Published December 2023, 144 pages, 210 black & white and colour photographs, hardcover, 9" x 9" inches
This book is the first dedicated exclusively to Northrop Grumman’s E-8 Joint Surveillance
Target Attack Radar System—JSTARS—America’s current-day ground surveillance, battle
management, and command and control aircraft. The E-8’s complete history, from