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9781785211072

Bluebird K7 Owner's Workshop Manual

Author: Tremayne, David Code: 47774 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Hardback / 168 pages Publisher: HAYNES PUBLISHING GROUP Published date: 31/12/2020 Availability: Sold Out

The Bluebird K7 is the turbojet-powered hydroplane with which Donald
Campbell set seven World Water Speed records in 1950s and 60s. Campbell
lost his life in the much-modified K7 on 4 January 1967 on Coniston Water
during an attempt to raise the record above 300mph. Both K7 and Campbell’s
body remained at the bottom ......

9781781557631

De Havilland and Hatfield 1936-1993

Author: Birtles, Philip Code: 59005 Price: AU $44.99 Format: Paperback / 224 pages Publisher: FONTHILL Published date: 16/08/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: August 2020
At Hatfield Aerodrome de Havilland created the WW2 Mosquito, the first multi role combat aircraft. De Havilland companies pioneered turbojet development, leading to the Comet, the world's first commercial jet airliner. De Havilland developed guided missiles and the Blue Streak rocket. The DH 108 was the first aircraft exceed Mach 1 outside the ......
9788365958204

Colours and Markings of Hellenic Spitfires 1943-1954

Author: Korellis, John Code: 55291 Price: AU $49.95 Format: Paperback / 200 pages Publisher: MUSHROOM MODEL PUBLISHING Published date: 30/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Illustrated history of all the Spitfire types that served with the expatriate Greek pilots of the Hellenic Air Force during and after World War II.
9788365958839

Single 17: Supermarine Spitfire IIa

Author: Grudzien, Robert Code: 58166 Price: AU $18.68 Format: Paperback / 24 pages Publisher: MUSHROOM MODEL PUBLISHING Published date: 30/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
This book is a compilation of 4-view colour profiles, scale plans and photographic details of the IIa variant of the Supermarine Spitfire, featuring scale plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scales plus drawings from wartime technical manuals and also photographs of the details in b&w and colour.
9781911621454

Hercules Boys

True Stories by Crews of RAF's Lynchpin since 1967 Author: Smith, Chris Code: 57586 Price: AU $39.99 Format: Hardback / 224 pages Publisher: GRUB STREET Published date: 30/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Hercules Boys contains a fascinating collection of first-hand and highly entertaining accounts by the ground and air crews themselves who adapted to everything that the elements, enemy and `airships' in Whitehall threw at them. A must for any military aviation devotee.
9781913118662

Wings Over the Hindu Kush

Air Forces, Aircraft and Air Warfare of Afghanistan, 1989-2001 Author: Muller, Lukas Code: 59049 Price: AU $42.99 Format: Paperback / 72 pages Publisher: HELION & COMPANY Published date: 21/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Wings over Hindu Kush is the story of air warfare over Afghanistan in the period between 1989 and the intervention in 2001. It provides an exclusive source of reference for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
9780815738572

Autonomous Vehicles

The Road to Economic Growth? Author: Winston, Clifford Code: 59160 Price: AU $51.00 Format: Paperback / 200 pages Published date: 20/07/2020 Availability: Sold Out
Argues that policy analysts can play an important and constructive role in identifying and analysing policy issues and necessary steps to ease the advent of autonomous vehicles. The prompt and effective actions outlined in this book are necessary to ensure that autonomous vehicles will be safe and efficient when the public begins to adopt them.
9781471180477

Lancaster

The Making of a Very British Legend Author: Nichol, John Code: 58956 Price: AU $32.99 Format: Paperback / 400 pages Publisher: SIMON & SCHUSTER LTD Published date: 18/07/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability
The story of the legendary Lancaster bomber and its brave pilots
9781557539403

British Imperial Air Power

The Royal Air Forces and the Defense of Australia and New ZealandBetween the World Wars Author: Spencer, Alex M Code: 59205 Price: AU $66.00 Format: Paperback / 260 pages Publisher: PURDUE UNIVERSITY PRESS Published date: 15/07/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability
Examines the air defense of Australia and New Zealand during the interwar period. The book also demonstrates the difficulty of applying new military aviation technology to the defense of the global Empire and provides insight into the nature of the political relationship between the Pacific Dominions and Britain.
9780764359552

B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 1

Boeing's Model 299 through B-17D in World War II Author: Doyle, David Code: 58933 Price: AU $44.99 Format: Hardback / 112 pages Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD Published date: 15/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
The B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book, the first of a two-volume series, chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of the early models of the Flying Fortress, from the ill-fated experimental model 299 through the B-17D, ......
9781910809358

Regia Aeronautica's Advanced Aircraft 1934-1943

Italian Secret Projects Author: Comelli, Marco Code: 57618 Price: AU $56.02 Format: Hardback / 176 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 15/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
In the years leading up to World War II, the Italian government encouraged its aviation companies to develop innovative aircraft to meet the needs of the pre-WW2 Italian air force, the Regia Aeronautica . This book examines the conception, development and sometimes the construction and testing of some of these aircraft.
9781526781727

Ace of the Black Cross

The Memoirs of Ernst Udet Author: Udet, Ernst Code: 59198 Price: AU $39.99 Format: Paperback / 256 pages Publisher: FRONTLINE BOOKS Published date: 15/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Classic and evocative account of a First World War Ace of Aces. Contains a new Introduction by aviation expert RICHARD OVERY which describes, in fascinating detail, the man behind the memoirs.
9781473835207

Fighter Aces of the Great War

Author: Wynn, Stephen Code: 59173 Price: AU $42.99 Format: Paperback / 184 pages Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD Published date: 15/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
First major conflict involving large scale use of aircraft. Adolphe Pegoud, the 1st Ace of the First World War. Aircraft - Observations and photography to fighter and bomber aircraft.
9781910809402

Famous Russian Aircraft Sukhoi Su-25

Author: Gordon, Yefim Code: 59245 Price: AU $115.00 Format: Hardback / 496 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 10/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
The Su-25 ground attack aircraft made its first flight on 22nd February 1972. After five years of tests the aircraft reached its definitive configuration with new engines, a revised airframe and new armament.
9781472840875

P-40E Warhawk vs A6M2 Zero-sen

East Indies and Darwin 1942 Author: Ingman, Peter Code: 58967 Price: AU $32.99 Format: Paperback / 80 pages Publisher: OSPREY Published date: 10/07/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability
The P-40E Warhawk is often viewed as one of the less successful American fighter designs of World War II, but in 1942 the aircraft was all that was available to the USAAC in-theatre. Units equipped with the aircraft were duly forced into combat against the deadly A6M2 Zero-sen, which had already earned itself a near-mythical reputation following ......
9781472839183

To Defeat the Few: The Luftwaffe's campaign to destroy RAF Fighter

Command, August-September 1940 Author: Dildy, Douglas C. Code: 58964 Price: AU $59.99 Format: Hardback / 384 pages Publisher: OSPREY Published date: 10/07/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability
Over the past 77 years, histories of the Battle of Britain have consistently portrayed the feats of 'The Few' (as they were immortalized in Churchill's famous speech) as being responsible for the RAF's victory in the epic battle. However, this is only part of the story. The results of an air campaign cannot be measured in terms of territory ......
9781784385644

Duel Under the Stars

The Memoir of a Luftwaffe Night Pilot in World War II Author: Johnen, Wilhelm Code: 59229 Price: AU $29.99 Format: Paperback / 320 pages Published date: 03/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Personal memoir from one of the most highly-decorated Luftwaffe night-fighter pilots to survive the war. Johnen flew the Me Bf 110 though the Second World War and made 34 aerial kills. Fascinating, vivid account of combat and training.
9781405943826

Topgun

The Real Story Author: Pedersen, Dan Code: 59169 Price: AU $19.99 Format: Paperback / 320 pages Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS Published date: 02/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
When American fighter jets were being downed at an unprecedented rate during the Vietnam War, the U.S. Navy turned to a young lieutenant commander, Dan Pedersen, to figure out a way to reverse their dark fortune. On a shoestring budget and with little support, Pedersen picked eight of the finest pilots to help train a new generation to bend jets ......
9781911621904

Meteor Boys: True Tales from UK Operators of Britain's First Jet Fighter

Author: Bond, Steve Code: 59248 Price: AU $34.99 Format: Paperback Publisher: GRUB STREET Published date: 01/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Meteor Boys, one of the ever-popular Boys series. As Britain's first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor has had a remarkably varied and lengthy life. But whilst many books have focused on its development and service history, the time has come to hear the personal experiences of its air and ground crews.
9780190635862

The Drone Age

How Drone Technology Will Change War and Peace Author: Boyle, Michael J. Code: 58906 Price: AU $45.95 Format: Hardback / 336 pages Publisher: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Published date: 01/07/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability
Over the last decade, the rapid pace of innovation with drone technology has led to dozens of new and innovative commercial and scientific applications, from Amazon drone deliveries to the patrolling of national parks with drones. But what is less understood is how the spread of unmanned technology will change the patterns of war and peace in the ......
9781911621898

Harrier Boys Vol One

Cold War Through the Falklands 1969-1990 Author: Marston, Robert Code: 59247 Price: AU $34.99 Format: Paperback Publisher: GRUB STREET Published date: 01/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
In Harrier Boys Volume One: Cold War Through the Falklands, 1969-1990, Robert Marston, who flew Harriers for many years, draws together accounts from others who worked with this unique jet through its history.
9781911621911

Tornado Boys

Thrilling Tales from the Men and Women Who Have Operated ThisIndomitable Modern-Day Bomber Author: Hall, ,Ian Code: 59249 Price: AU $34.99 Format: Paperback Publisher: GRUB STREET Published date: 01/07/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: July 2020
Tornado Boys is part of the ever-popular 'Boys' series, and differs from earlier titles. With focus on the GR1/GR4 versions of the Tornado (and not the F3 interceptor), readers will enjoy fascinating insights on what it is like to operate this multi-role bomber/reconnaissance aircraft against the backdrop of modern-day scenarios.
9781925868388

Deep Sleep

They went down with the Titanic but they lived to take the blame Author: Astridge, Paula Code: 59136 Price: AU $24.95 Format: Paperback / 370 pages Publisher: WOODSLANE PRESS Published date: 01/07/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability

The lives of those on the Titanic hinged on the tying of a shoelace and the taking of a nap -- two tiny details that made all the difference and dictated the actions of Captains Arthur Rostron and Stanley Lord – the men responsible for the rescue. In this novel, all that went wrong is revealed.

9781910809426

Britain's Aircraft Industry

Triumphs and Tragedies Since 1909 Author: Ellis, Ken Code: 59041 Price: AU $65.00 Format: Hardback / 320 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 30/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
Britain established the world's first aircraft factory in 1909 after the Short brothers met up with the American Wright brothers and struck a deal. The industry expanded rapidly to rise to the challenge of World War One with such thoroughbreds as the Camel and the SE.5. The post-conflict slump proved to be difficult but classics such as the Moths, ......
9781910809389

Military Aircraft Markings 2020

Author: Curtis, Howard Code: 59040 Price: AU $29.95 Format: Paperback / 304 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 21/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
First published in the 1970s, Military Aircraft Markings has become an indispensable annual publication for aircraft enthusiasts, historians and students of military aviation. At the heart of Military Aircraft Markings is the most complete listing of all the aircraft of the UK Armed Forces; the Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, Army and associated ......
9781910809372

Civil Aircraft Markings 2020

Author: Wright, Allan Code: 59039 Price: AU $29.95 Format: Paperback / 464 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 21/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
The new 2020 edition of this best-selling annual publication builds on the long history and heritage of the title. First published in 1950, this new edition is the 71st outing of Civil Aircraft Markings. When it was first published all those years ago, the book quickly achieved the status it still retains as the go-to publication for up-to-date ......
9788366148628

Ikarus Ik-2

Author: Ognjevic, Aleksandar M Code: 59260 Price: AU $99.00 Format: Hardback / 196 pages Publisher: KAGERO OFICYNA WYDAWNICZA Published date: 19/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
Despite the favored acquisitions abroad by the VVKJ conservatives, in the early 1932 an idea to develop a modern combat airplane was initiated by two young Serbian engineers, Ljubomir D. Ilic and Kosta I. Sivcev, who were at the time employed at the Air Force Command Technical Department. They worked in secret after hours at Ilic's apartment and ......
9788366148567

Grumman F-14 Tomcat

Author: Skalbania, Robert Code: 59259 Price: AU $57.99 Format: Paperback / 64 pages Publisher: KAGERO OFICYNA WYDAWNICZA Published date: 19/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
New book series for all warfare and scale modelling fans, describing the most famous aircrafts and vehicles. In each issue you will find a work in progress article, paint schemes and Cartograf's decals! F-14 Tomcat American, supersonic deck fighter, with variable-sweep wing, developed by the Grumman Corporation. Initially it was used mainly for ......
9788366148765

The British Fighter Aircraft S.E. 5a

Author: Noszczak, Maciej Code: 59261 Price: AU $54.99 Format: Paperback / 20 pages Publisher: KAGERO OFICYNA WYDAWNICZA Published date: 19/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
In 1916, the command of the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) urgently needed a fighter that could successfully oppose the new German fighter planes: Albatros D.III and Fokker D.VII. The Royal Aircraft Factory in Farnborough was ordered to design and build a fighter that would match the armament, performance and engine power of its adversaries. An ......
9781472840677

F-102 Delta Dagger Units

Author: Davies, Peter E. Code: 58965 Price: AU $32.99 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: OSPREY Published date: 18/06/2020 Availability: Please contact us for availability
World War II saw the development of the heavy bomber as a decisive weapon which, in sufficient numbers, could overcome defensive fighters and guns and lay waste to strategic targets. The addition of nuclear weapons to the bomber's armament made it even more formidable, and by the late 1940s, US planners saw the growth of a Soviet nuclear-armed ......
9780415540605

Understanding Air Warfare

Author: Jordan, David Code: 49585 Price: AU $54.98 Format: Paperback / 208 pages Publisher: ROUTLEDGE Published date: 15/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
Understanding Air Warfare provides the reader with a clear understanding of the key debates surrounding air power, one of the newest and most important forms of modern warfare. The exploitation of the air for military purposes has been a source of much contention since the first employment of aircraft in war by the Italians in 1911. The debate ......
9781910809334

American Secret Projects Vol 3

U.S. Airlifters since 1962 Author: Cox, George Code: 57617 Price: AU $55.00 Format: Hardback / 256 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 15/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
This brings the story of the US 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 why they did, or did not, succeed.
9788365958266

Yugoslav Fighter Colours 1918-1941

Author: Petrovic, Ognjan Code: 58032 Price: AU $78.57 Format: Hardback / 300 pages Publisher: MUSHROOM MODEL PUBLISHING Published date: 11/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
The camouflage and markings of the day fighters used by the Yugoslav Air Force from 1918 to 1941 are shown in many historical photographs and colour profiles.
9781911658092

Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe - Vol 2

Bombers 1939 -1945 Author: Sharp, Dan Code: 57865 Price: AU $54.02 Format: Hardback Publisher: MORTONS MEDIA GROUP Published date: 10/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
"Dozens of top secret bomber designs were drawn up by the Germans during the Second World War, including gigantic flying wings, sleek jet bombers, asymmetrical bombers with the cockpit and weapons turrets on the ends of their wings and even enormous carriers for single-seat suicide bombers."
9781526752185

RAF in Camera

100 Years on Display Author: Wilson, Keith Code: 59184 Price: AU $110.00 Format: Hardback / 336 pages Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD Published date: 01/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
Provides a spectacular photographic portrait of the Royal Air Force's public persona during the first 100 years of its existence.
9781785211935

Convair B-36 Peacemaker Manual 1948-59

All marks and models Author: Baker, David Code: 56413 Price: AU $50.93 Format: Hardback / 224 pages Publisher: HAYNES PUBLISHING GROUP Published date: 01/06/2020 Availability: Future Publication. Pre-order now. Due date: June 2020
Convair B-36 Peacemaker Manual
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