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9780764364808

US Air Force Air Rescue Service

An Illustrated History Author: Mutza, Wayne Code: 62616 Price: AU $105.00 Format: Hardback / 288 pages Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD Published date: 14/03/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

This definitive work on air rescue operations of the US Army Air Force and US Air Force takes the reader from the birth of the service during World War II, through the Korean and Vietnam Wars, to present-day operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Detailed text, accompanied by numerous photos - including many never before published - presents all ......

9781802823035

American Aviation

The First Half Century Author: Willis and Winchester Code: 62588 Price: AU $59.95 Format: Hardback / 192 pages Publisher: KEY PUBLISHING Published date: 17/02/2023 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

The first half of the 20th century saw the birth of the airplane and its development as an instrument of war and commerce. Within five decades, contraptions barely able to take to the air had given way to jet-powered aircraft, a rate of technological advance unparalleled in any other field. With carefully colorized images, this book chronicles ......

9781631496370

The Great Air Race

Glory, Tragedy, and the Dawn of American Aviation Author: Lancaster, John Code: 61992 Price: AU $53.00 Format: Hardback / 352 pages Publisher: LIVERIGHT PUBLISHING CORP Published date: 15/12/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

The Great Air Race reclaims one of the most important moments in the history of American aviation: the transcontinental air race of October 1919 that saw scores of pilots compete for the fastest roundtrip time between New York and San Francisco in frail, open-cockpit biplanes. Riveting the nation, the aviators-most of them veterans of ......

9781781558379

RAF and USAAF Airfields in the UK During the Second World War

A Complete Gazetteer Author: Geoff Mills Code: 70095 Price: AU $112.00 Format: Hardback / 768 pages Publisher: FONTHILL Published date: 10/06/2022 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day
A comprehensive and meticulously researched landmark work charting the construction, operational history and post-war use of the airfields of the RAF and USAAF in the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Supported by a wealth of 690 photographs and airfield plans providing a unique illustration into the life of each wartime airfield.
9788366673496

Grumman Tbf Avenger

Author: Grzywa, Albert Code: 70091 Price: AU $59.99 Format: Paperback / 56 pages Publisher: KAGERO OFICYNA WYDAWNICZA Published date: 28/11/2021 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Grumman TBF Avenger - American three-seater torpedo-bomber, single-engine, metal structure, designed for the US Navy to replace the TBD Devastator. The Avengers became the standard US torpedo plane during the Pacific War. From then on, they participated in this role in all air-sea battles and landing operations in the Pacific, until the sinking ......

9780750987837

When Giants Ruled the Sky

The Brief Reign and Tragic Demise of the American Rigid Airship Author: Geoghegan Code: 70044 Price: AU $65.00 Format: Hardback / 464 pages Publisher: HISTORY PRESS Published date: 06/11/2021 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

How the American airship came within a hairs breadth of replacing planes, trains, and ocean liners as dominant long-distance transport. Nearly everything people know about airships is wrong. Few realise that prior to the Hindenburg disaster airships transported passengers without a single casualty for more than 20 years, a record unmatched by ......

9781612009346

US Aircraft Carriers 1939-45

Author: Bauernfeind, Ingo Code: 60218 Price: AU $57.99 Format: Hardback / 192 pages Publisher: CASEMATE BOOKS Published date: 15/07/2021 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
A detailed and fully illustrated account of United States aircraft carriers during World War II.
9788366549081

North American Aviation P-51D/K Mustang Rediscovered

Author: Peczkowski, Robert Code: 60252 Price: AU $49.99 Format: Paperback / 160 pages Publisher: MUSHROOM MODEL PUBLISHING Published date: 11/07/2021 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
The 3rd revised & extended edition of the bestselling monograph which covers the design and development of the P-51D Mustang family, the main wartime production variant of this classic American fighter plane.
9781910809167

American Secret Projects Vol 2

Airlifters Author: Cox, George Code: 56793 Price: AU $55.00 Format: Hardback / 208 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 01/07/2019 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
This book charts the history of the US airlifter from its origins in World War II to today's transport giants. In doing so, it reveals and describes 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.
9780760357996

Air Force One

The Aircraft of the Modern U.S. Presidency Author: Veronico, Nicholas Code: 51419 Price: AU $45.00 Format: Hardback / 160 pages Published date: 15/03/2018 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 3-7 business days

The presidential plane wasnt always known as Air Force One. FDR traveled in the Guess Where II, a transport version of the heavy bomber four-engine Liberator. Later presidential aircraft included the Dixie Clipper and Sacred Cow (FDR), Independence (Truman), Columbine I and II (Eisenhower), followed by Air Force One.

For the last ......

9780764352959

US Army Twin Beeches

Author: Love, Terry Code: 48079 Price: AU $89.99 Format: Hardback / 144 pages Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Published date: 30/06/2017 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Most people think the US Army only flies helicopters, but it has quietly flown a multitude of fixed-wing aircraft for decades. One of the Armys best aircraft providers is Beech Aircraft of Wichita, Kansas. Beginning about the time of the Korean War and up to present day, the Army has utilized twin-engined Beech aircraft for an abundance of ......
9781785210815

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II

1972 to Date (All Marks) Author: Davies, Steve Code: 47650 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Hardback / 192 pages Publisher: HAYNES PUBLISHING GROUP Published date: 24/03/2017 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Dubbed 'Warthog' - or just 'Hog' - by those who fly and maintain it, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is the world's undisputed close air support attack jet. As tough as it is ugly, it has built a fearsome reputation as a tank buster and infantry killer in conflicts around the globe, and its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm cannon strikes fear into ......
9780764352393

54th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron

Author: Larson USAF, (Ret), Lt.Col George A. Code: 47241 Price: AU $67.99 Format: Hardback / 184 pages Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Published date: 28/02/2017 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
During the height of the Cold War, the United States started to develop and expand its air defense capabilities to knock down Russian Air Force nuclear-armed bombers flying over the North Pole, across Canada, and into the northern United States to attack US military targets and major cities. The Air Defense Command created air command centers, ......
9781785210549

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Owners' Workshop Manual

1978 onwards (all marks) Author: Davies, Steve Code: 47591 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Hardback / 160 pages Publisher: HAYNES PUBLISHING GROUP Published date: 05/01/2017 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

The US-designed and built McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet carrier-borne, multi-role fighter is one of the most
important Fourth Generation fighters in the world. Its twin-engine, twin-tails (canted outwards) and leading edge
root extensions make it one of the most recognisable fighters in operation. The latest version is the ......

9781472814517

US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1964-68

Author: Davies, Peter E. Code: 46176 Price: AU $32.99 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: OSPREY Published date: 25/08/2016 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 3-7 business days
The F-4 Phantom II is perhaps the most famous post-war fighter. This title examines the unique aspects of the Phantom that made it so crucial to US Navy pilots during the Vietnam War - its massive engine power, long range, speed, and, the most powerful airborne search and fire-control radar installed in a fighter at the time.
9780980109214

America's Local Service Airlines

Author: Stringer, David H Code: 39939 Price: AU $60.45 Format: Paperback / 120 pages Publisher: APT COLLECTIBLES Published date: 03/06/2016 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
Following WWII, with the encouragement of the U.S. government, airline service was expanded across the nation to include smaller towns and cities. This book tells the history of the 13 Local Service Airlines that were established to provide these services on a regional basis.
9781472814609

F4U Corsair vs Ki-84 'Frank'

Pacific Theater 1945 Author: Young, Edward M. Code: 46992 Price: AU $28.99 Format: Paperback / 80 pages Publisher: OSPREY Published date: 19/05/2016 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Examines the clashes between the Corsair and Ki-84 in the closing stages of the war, revealing how Corsair pilots had to adapt their techniques and combat strategies to adapt to these newer types.
9781472812704

F-15c Eagle vs MiG-23/25

Iraq 1991 Author: Dildy, Doug Code: 46993 Price: AU $32.99 Format: Paperback / 80 pages Publisher: OSPREY Published date: 21/04/2016 Availability: Available to special order. Please contact us for updated price and availability.
Analyses the combat between the American and Soviet 'Cold War fighters' in a balanced manner, examining how the technical abilities of the aircraft combined with the different levels of training available to opposing pilots and ground crews allowed the F-15s to destroy the Iraqi offensive abilities within weeks of the First Gulf War starting.
9780764347887

North American T-6 Texan

Author: Redon, Pere Code: 38523 Price: AU $44.99 Format: Paperback / 48 pages Published date: 26/02/2015 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
At the beginning of the 1930s, North American Aviation designed one of the most popular aircraft of all time, the T-6 Texan. Over 24,404 planes in 260 versions and variants were produced. This World War II vintage, propeller-driven aircraft is covered in its various forms and uses, including combat and training. Detailed specifications, unit ......
36059

Eastbourne 2014 Airshow DVD

Author: PlanesTV Code: 36059 Price: AU $39.99 Format: DVD / 82 mins Publisher: PLANESTV.COM Published date: 01/01/2015 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
All the highlights for the 2014 Eastbourne 2014 Airshow are here! An incredible 4 day line up of flying. Includes the Battle of Britain memorial flights which was reunited with the Canadian Lancaster bomber, appearing for the first time in over 50 years.
9781906537487

American Secret Projects

Fighters and Bombers of World War 2 Author: Buttler, Tony Code: 46981 Price: AU $59.95 Format: Hardback / 192 pages Publisher: CLASSIC PUBLICATIONS Published date: 13/11/2014 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
A new title in the highly successful 'Secret Projects' series, this time looking at concepts developed by the US aircraft industry in the years immediately prior to World War 2
9781473822856

Valkyrie - The North American XB-70

The USA's Ill-Fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber Author: Simons, Graham M. Code: 38647 Price: AU $42.99 Format: Paperback / 256 pages Published date: 15/05/2014 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
The complete story of one of the most spectacular aircraft that ever flew. Includes many astounding photos and detailed construction diagrams.
9781938467912

American Sky

Author: Fred Tribuzzo Code: 32291 Price: AU $34.99 Format: Paperback / 272 pages Publisher: KOEHLER BOOKS Published date: 15/04/2014 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
American Sky is the story of a young man going to work for a father and son, learning the skills for starting a Lycoming or Continental engine on a hot summer day, as well as the daily humor, courage, and vision to pursue dreams. In American Sky, events and people shift in time and experiences blossom unexpectedly. Yet the influence of a mentor ......
9781494868925

American Airlines: Inside the Main Cabin

Author: Fabien Savelli Code: 32573 Price: AU $54.99 Format: Paperback Publisher: CREATESPACE Published date: 01/01/2014 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
With his very particular sarcastic style, Fabien Savelli lays out in the open the past 2 years of his road warrior's life, and his experiences flying on American Airlines: Chronically delayed flights Absolute lack of information from the ground staffs Refusal to take responsibility on schedule and operations Clear denial of any sort of liability ......
9780760342503

Swashbucklers & Black Sheep

Marine Fighting Squadron 214 in WWII Author: Bruce D. Gamble Code: 25945 Price: AU $49.95 Format: Hardback / 224 pages Publisher: ZENITH PRESS Published date: 01/07/2012 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
Swashbucklers and Black Sheep is a comprehensive illustrated history of the squadron from its formation and first two combat tours on Guadalcanal as the Swashbucklers, which included their transition to the iconic gull-winged Corsair, to the arrival of their second commander, Pappy Boyington, after which they became the Black Sheep. The squadron's ......
9780760339817

Grumman F-14 Tomcat: Bye, Bye Baby!

Author: Dave Parsons Code: 24473 Price: AU $34.95 Format: Paperback / 200 pages Publisher: ZENITH PRESS Published date: 01/07/2011 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
Publisher's Notes: For thirty-five years of active naval service, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the foremost air superiority fighter of the Cold War, with continuing service as a fighter-bomber in the Gulf Wars. Two hundred thousand sailors, both pilots and "ground" crew, served in F-14 squadrons with the Tomcat over its decades of flight. ......
9780851303048

Fleet Air Arm Helicopters Since 1943

Author: Lee Howard Code: 24534 Price: AU $109.95 Format: Hardback / 400 pages Publisher: AIR-BRITAIN (HISTORIANS) Published date: 01/07/2011 Availability: In stock at supplier. No longer available
Publisher's notes: Fleet Air Arm helicopters have seen action in Korea, Malaya, Suez, Borneo, Northern Ireland, the Falklands, Beirut, Turkey, Bosnia, Sierra Leone, Iraq and Afghanistan.They have provided vital Search and Rescue, humanitarian relief, counter-terrorist, counter-narcotic and anti-piracy roles both at home and abroad ever since ......
9781848844087

Vought F4 Corsair Carrier and Land-based Fighter

Author: Martin Bowman Code: 25564 Price: AU $57.99 Format: Hardback / 70 pages Publisher: GARDNERS BOOKS Published date: 01/07/2011 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
The Vought F4U was the best carrier based fighter of WW2. 12,571 aircraft were built and downed 2,140 enemy aircraft for the loss of only 189 Corsairs. It was developed early in 1938 for the US Navy. The designer, Tex Beisel, worked on the principle of the largest engine in the smallest airframe. Britain received 2012 of the type. This book ......
9781857803310

American Secret Projects - Bombers, Attack & Anti-Submarine Aircraft

Author: Tony Buttler Code: 23673 Price: AU $49.95 Format: Hardback / 192 pages Publisher: DLS AUSTRALIA Published date: 01/12/2010 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
Publisher's Notes: The Secret Projects series is now well established with both aviation historians and modellers. American Secret Projects: Bombers, Attack and Anti-Submarine Aircraft 1945-1974 describes the important area of post-World War 2 bomber development in the United States. During the period to the 1970s, the USAF operated several ......
9780899974750

Final Flight

The Mystery of a WWII Plane Crash and the Frozen Airmen in the High Sier Author: Stekel, Peter Code: 25490 Price: AU $29.99 Format: Paperback / 236 pages Publisher: WILDERNESS PRESS Published date: 16/09/2010 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
In October 2005, two mountaineers climbing above Mendel Glacier in the High Sierra finds the mummified remains of a man in a WW II uniform, entombed in the ice. The "Iceman" discovery creates a media storm which draws author Peter Stekel to investigate and stumble upon the case of a navigation training flight crew missing since 1942. Early ......
9781580071277

Cold War Peacemaker - The Story of Cowtown & Convair's B-36

Author: Dennis Jenkins Code: 23025 Price: AU $55.00 Format: Hardback / 228 pages Publisher: DLS AUSTRALIA Published date: 01/07/2010 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Publisher's notes: Great airplanes don't simply appear in history, they evolve through a myriad of technological, political, and economic processes. In this book you will experience one of the most unlikely developments in aviation history - the Convair B-36 very-long-range nuclear bomber. From its beginnings during the world's greatest ......
9781580071505

US Air Force Interceptors

Author: Marty Isham Code: 23661 Price: AU $49.95 Format: Paperback / 120 pages Publisher: DLS AUSTRALIA Published date: 01/07/2010 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Publisher's Notes: Beginning after WWII with the propeller-driven P-61 Black Widow and F-82 Twin Mustang, the Air Force's aerial intercept mission entered the jet age with the F-86 Sabre, F-89 Scorpion, and F-94 Starfire. Colourful and unique mission-support airplanes such as the C-124, EB-57, EC-121 Constellation, and T-33 are included as ......
9781580071536

Birds of Prey - Predators, Reapers & America's Newest UAVs in Combat

Author: Bill Yenne Code: 23676 Price: AU $59.95 Format: Paperback / 160 pages Publisher: DLS AUSTRALIA Published date: 01/07/2010 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Publisher's Notes: Although primitive unmanned TV-guided airplanes were used in combat during World War II, it is only recently that these machines have matured into the most significant new method of aerial combat since the beginning of contemporary warfare. The fact that onboard human pilots are no longer needed for these aircraft to carry ......
21401

Best of Great Planes - Bomber Command 3 DVD Set (Discovery Channel)

Author: Discovery Channel Code: 21401 Price: AU $23.95 Format: DVD / 164 mins Publisher: BEYOND HOME ENTERTAINMENT Published date: 01/07/2009 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
This Great Planes DVD looks at three great American heavy bombers of World War II. The B-17 Flying Fortress, B-29 Superfortress and B-24 Liberator left their mark in history with their precision daytime bombing of axis targets.
9780760328156

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Author: Mark Wagner Code: 22344 Price: AU $49.95 Format: Hardback / 160 pages Publisher: ZENITH PRESS Published date: 01/07/2009 Availability: Sorry, this is no longer available
An incredibly detailed account of the development of the 787 Dreamliner, describing every stage of the evolution of the 787 with credit given to the sources of inspiration that led to the shape, the materials and other aspects of the design. Selection of the engine suppliers and the development of the Rolls-Royce and GE engines and their ......
9781580071215

X-Plane Crashes

Author: Peter W. Merlin Code: 22146 Price: AU $59.95 Format: Hardback / 160 pages Publisher: DLS AUSTRALIA Published date: 01/07/2009 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days
Publisher's Notes: This splendid new book reveals how imported American aircraft, engines and aviation equipment were used in pre-revolutionary Russia, the Soviet Union and today's Russia, influencing the development of aircraft industry, civil and military aviation over all these years. US aviation first 'set foot' on Russian soil in 1908 and ......
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