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During World War II, Major Richard "Dick" Ira Bong's legendary exploits at the helm of his P-38 Lightning made him a household name. Bong received the Medal of Honor for his exploits of downing 40 e……続きを見る

Admiral Eddie: The Story of America's Greatest Naval Aviator is the compelling series of stories relayed to the author by Eddie's daughter, Betty. Eddie McDonnell's rise to military hero, aviation e……続きを見る

In his 1945 report to the Combined Chiefs-of-Staff on the success of Operation ‘Overlord’, the Supreme Commander General Eisenhower wrote that "on the morning of June 9 I was able to announce that f……続きを見る

The Ploesti Raid took place on Sunday, August 1, 1943 and, but for a navigational error which put the leading formation on a course away from the target, the operation might have resulted in the des……続きを見る

Lose yourself in these charming tales of sisterhood and sweeping romance. Includes all three books in the heartwarming Ops Room Girls series; The Ops Room Girls, Christmas with the Ops Room Girls an……続きを見る

Shortly after the end of the Second World War, the United Kingdom was described as one vast aircraft carrier anchored off the coast of Europe. During a seven year period 500 airfields were construct……続きを見る

The concept of strategic assault of a Nation’s industrial and military base by air was heralded by Britain as far back as the immediate period before the start of WWI. However, stringent post-War ec……続きを見る

Flying in the years between the two world wars was the preserve of the powerful and the wealthy, or so it was until Sir Alan Cobham’s ‘Flying Circus’ began to tour Britain.A former pilot with the Ro……続きを見る

On Tuesday, November 17, 1942, aircraft CNAC No. 60 climbed slowly toward the Himalayas, growing smaller and smaller until it finally faded from sight, never to be seen again - until seventy years l……続きを見る

The development of the F-5 lightweight supersonic fighter in the mid 1950s was almost a gamble for the Northrop Corporation, but ultimately resulted in one of most commercially successful combat air……続きを見る

An Incipient Mutiny traces the creation of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Aeronautical Division in 1907 up to the establishment of the Air Service of the National Army in 1918. It is a shocking account ……続きを見る

The book covers the technical history of the late production P-47 Thunderbolts, with the “bubbletop” canopy. From the P-47D-25-RE through to the final P-47N, the changes in the various production se……続きを見る

A technical history of the world's first operational jet fighter, this book illustrates all aspects of the plane, using modern photographs of restored examples, wartime photographs, excerpts from of……続きを見る

The Fieseler Fi 156 Storch (stork) was a German liaison aircraft built before and during World War II, and even post war in France. It remains famous to this day for its excellent STOL performance a……続きを見る

The B-24 Liberator was built in greater numbers than any other US WW2 aircraft, and served in every theater of WW2, as heavy bomber, anti-submarine aircraft, reconnaissance and transport. Produced i……続きを見る

This book describes and illustrates the late versions of the Bf 109 with long tail during WW2. Covering the late Bf 109 G and K variants, the camouflage and markings of these aircraft are described ……続きを見る

This is the story of Poland's most famous fighter aircraft. It contains: Scale plans * photos and drawings from Technical Manuals * Superb color illustrations of camouflage and markings, walk-around……続きを見る

This is the combat history of the Polish Montpellier squadron, which fought in Polish fighter aircraft MS 406s in the Battle of France in 1940. It provides full details of the unit's aces, its victo……続きを見る

RAF Fighter Command was established in July 1936 to provide the airborne element in the defense of Britain against air attack. The aerodromes under the Command described in this book came under the ……続きを見る

This work covers the history of Marine Fighter/Attack Squadron 531, VMFA-531, while equipped with the F-4B and F-4N models of the F-4 Phantom II between the years 1962 and 1982. Marines who served w……続きを見る

FIESELER STORCH Fi 156 / Fi 256 Ein Mehrzweckflugzeug der Deutschen Luftwaffe Die Fieseler Fi 156 Storch war ein kolbenmotorgetriebenes STOL-Flugzeug, das erstmals 1936 flog. Entwickelt und gebaut w……続きを見る

The history of flying is packed with incredible feats of bravery and endurance, human ingenuity and recklesness, mystery, romance and tragedy. From the first hot air balloons of the 18th century to ……続きを見る

Taught to fly by the Wright Brothers, appointed the first and only five-star general of the Air Force, and remembered as the man who won World War II’s air war, Henry Harley “Hap” Arnold is one of t……続きを見る

Activated in May 1942, the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment earned high praise for its very first mission when it effected the first U.S. mass regimental combat jump of World War II in the invasion……続きを見る

介绍了军用飞机的相关知识。全书系统地讲述了军用飞机的诞生历史、发展过程、制造技艺、军事作用等知识，并按类型介绍了世界各国共百余种具有性的机型。通俗易懂的文字，配以精美准确的图片，能让读者迅速了解军用……続きを見る

During the RAF selection process candidates are required to pass an RAF Airman Test. The test consists of a number of different elements such as verbal reasoning, numerical reasoning, work rate, spa……続きを見る

How To Join The Royal Air Force 2015 Version - Want to join the RAF? The Services have more candidates than ever but this 'INSIDERS' guide will help you get the career you want! We will provide you ……続きを見る

During World War II, an eccentric band of barnstormers, stunt flyers and commercial pilots joined military recruits to form the Pan American Air Ferries. These civilian pilots helped develop a strat……続きを見る

Mémoire à la gloire de Normandie-Niémen évoque la genèse du groupe de chasse Normandie-Niémen dans le contexte d’avant-guerre, puis de Londres au Liban. L’auteur y retrace leur formation, leur expéd……続きを見る

'If a man is in need of rescue, an aeroplane can come in and throw flowers on him, and that's just about all. But a direct lift aircraft could come in and save his life.' -Igor Sikorsky The chopper,……続きを見る