The United Kingdom has some of the most dramatic landscapes that can be used by pilots to train in the vital skill of low flying. Aircrew preparing for operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and other potential war zones frequently hone their skills flying through the valleys of the UK, sometimes at near subsonic speed. In Cumbria, as well as other ......

Covering the Lotus Cortina Mark I and II and the Lotus Elan including Shapecraft versions as well as IWR road and race cars this book features iconic cars such as Jim Clarks Lotus Cortinas (BJH 417B and 550 VAR) along with Jim Clarks Lotus Elans (NLD 550E and 997 NUR)

Alan Jensen and Richard Jensen who were both born in Moseley, Birmingham made their mark on the British Motor Industry by starting a company that produced both commercial vehicles and motor cars. Alan Jensen became apprenticed to Serck Radiators and Richard Jensen was apprenticed to Wolseley Motors and then to Joseph Lucas. They became ......

Airpower Pioneers studies twelve especially influential airmen, detailing their impact on the evolution of the United States Air Force (USAF). Rather than focus on command in a series of air campaigns, this book describes the personal qualities and careers of people who distinguished themselves first and foremost by advancing airpower ......

This book explores the reconnaissance aircraft used by the British armed forces in the 1970s and 80s, namely the Avro Shackleton, Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, Fairey Gannet and English Electric Canberra. The maritime patrol and airborne early warning (AEW) Shackleton was a descendant of the Avro Lancaster and Lincoln and was in service from 1951 to ......

In 1955, the Vulcan B.Mk2 was proposed and a new wing modification was designed to take advantage of the more powerful Olympus engines and a new stand-off missile known as Blue Steel. The new wing was known as the Phase 2C development. Avro were given a contract for an aerodynamic prototype on 10 July 1956, with the first prototype VX777 making ......

Richard Truesdell has written all and photographed most of these 40 features in this issue of The Two Page Spread.
An impressive collection of automobiles, sit back and read for a while...

As The Two Page Spread enters its third year, the photography just get better, the stories more interesting! From a Dads Hot Rod Truck to great restorations, and stories of survivors and rescues, too. Grab a copy, sit down and turn the page...

This fully illustrated volume looks at the classic jet fighter, the Hawker Hunter. The types development, entry into service and operations are examined in detail. Development of the Hawker Hunter began in 1946 under the steady hand of chief designer Sydney Camm. With so many advances in aircraft design and technology during the late 1940s, the ......

From the first experience through the procurement of GNAT-750 and I-GNAT UAVs made by General Atomics in the mid-1990s, Turkey launched a continuously expanding development of domestic designs. Initially basing its designs on the TAI Sahit X1, then the TIHA Heron (TAI Anka), it gradually developed its own drone industry. Turkeys Drone Force ......

This book contains many, many stories surrounding the subject of classic car ownership. With vehicles from around the world and from many marques, youll find stories that will feed your interest generally, plus find that something about a car that you love.
The stories are great and include detailed photographs that are sure to delight ......

The mighty Blackburn Buccaneer was considered an important and capable Cold War aircraft. This fully illustrated book details the types development and entry into service with the Royal Navy, RAF and South African Air Force, operations, weaponry and test flying.

Realize your Ford Coyote engines full potential by using this detailed resource as a guide to select the right parts for the street or the strip.

Veteran Ford writer and historian, Jim Smart, explains and highlights all of the latest and greatest options to achieve more horsepower and torque, and of course, faster quarter-mile times ......

This practical guide to motorcycle maintenance offers an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced riders alike. Covering everything from oil and filter changes to more extensive repairs, this guide enables you to get the most out of your motorcycle and keep it running in top condition. With an easy-to-follow ......

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 ......

Danger Sound Klaxon! reveals the untold story of the Klaxon automobile horn, one of the first great electrical consumer technologies of the twentieth century. Although its metallic shriek at first shocked pedestrians, savvy advertising strategies convinced consumers across the United States and western Europe to adopt the shrill Klaxon ......

The 2023 Repco Supercars Championship Official Season Guide is the must-have publication for any Supercars fan.

Over 200 pages and printed in full colour, its the perfect resource to have at your fingertips whether you’re watching a race on television or in person at the track.

This publication is being made available to the ......

DO YOU OWN A CAR? - Things That Compromise Your Safety and Security On & Off the Road, and Practical Solutions for Each is the ultimate guide for car owners looking to improve their safety and security while on and off the road. Whether you are a new driver or have been on the road for years, this comprehensive guide provides ......

Are you looking for a new way to explore the world? to experience the joy of being on the open road, and to create memories that will last a lifetime?

Then this book is for you. With step-by-step instructions, this Camper Van Building Guide will take you through the process of constructing your ......

During the five years of the Second World War, the power of engines and speed of aircraft increased as much as it did during twenty years of peacetime.

In production for over 50 years, the 747 was the first large-capacity civilian airliner. More than half a century ago the Boeing 747 took to the air for the first time; it is considered the first large-capacity civilian airliner. Lovingly nicknamed the "Jumbo Jet," the aircraft quickly became the flagship of any airline that operated it. While ......

A detailed investigation into the downing of an American B-17 Flying Fortress and the fate of her crew in the final months of the Second World War. On March 18, 1945, the B-17G "Lady Jane II" lifted off from her base at Deenethorpe, England; she never returned. The story is one of deep tragedy and survival, of sacrifice, and of the love the ......

This book details the evolution of Fords family car through the golden era of Detroit. See how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and then satisfied Americas luxury desires with the LTD II. Relive the showroom and racetrack battles fought in the evolution of Fords midsize muscle cars, and witness the ......

Fighter pilots! Images of Baron Manfred von Richthofen and Eddie Rickenbacker in the Great War, Johnnie Johnson, Robert Stanford Tuck and Richard Bong in the Second World War, or Robin Olds in Vietnam, all spring to mind. Volumes have been written about them, past and present. Understandably, most of these revolve around the skill, cunning and ......

The name Zora Arkus-Duntov has long been inextricably linked with Corvette in the minds of automotive historians and enthusiasts. But the story of Zora Arkus-Duntov runs far deeper than his twenty plus years of professional involvement as both Corvettes primary advocate within General Motors and as the fiberglass sports cars first chief ......

Modern Railways Review 2023 captures a snapshot of the industry, with detailed coverage of policy, finance, rolling stock, infrastructure and signalling. The expert editorial team assesses the prospects for the forthcoming year on the railway, describing its key challenges and opportunities.

A comprehensive pictorial history of all Vauxhall cars produced from 1945 up to and including models in production in 1995. This really is the go-to publication if you need to compare your Vivas, Victors, Ventoras or Viceroys! Breaking down the many models into several chapters, this is a trip down memory lane for any postwar car enthusiast. ......

Explore the past, present, and future of rail travel through 30 years of one artists work.

Once a common part of the American landscape, trains are increasingly fading from public view. Though photographs can accurately convey the details of "what, where, and when," sometimes paintings can better ......