Aviation 71

The story of one of history's greatest fighter aircraft from WWII to its remarkable restoration in 1980 Rhodesia: "an aviation classic-in-waiting" ( Airscape). In 1977, the Rhodesian Air Force retri……続きを見る

A thorough look at this turning-point WWII aerial battle, with eyewitness accounts, maps, and rare photos: "incredibly well-researched" ( Aircrew Book Review). By late summer 1940, Nazi Germany ha……続きを見る

A Marine flying ace and Medal of Honor recipient's firsthand account of aerial combat in World War II's Pacific theater. Young Jefferson J. DeBlanc always played cowboys and Indians dressed in a Cap……続きを見る

The British Airborne landings on Sicily are the least known and, without doubt, the most fraught with political and technical strife. Newly formed Air landing troops were delivered into battle in gl……続きを見る

During the immediate period before World War Two, the RAF modified its command structure to rationalize for rapid expansion. Bomber Command was divided into six operational groups, each flying the s……続きを見る

Robert le Page flew with the Fleet Air Arm from 1940 to 1945, mostly in 816 Squadron flying carrier-based Fairey Swordfish. He saw action mine-laying off Cherbourg, hunting U-boats, escorting convoy……続きを見る

The highly anticipated follow-up has "more scintillating stories from both the front and rear cockpits of one of the world's most legendary jet fighters" ( Air Classics). Once again Richard Pike has……続きを見る

This fourth volume in the comprehensive series "fills a gap in the existing narrative" of WWII's Mediterranean air war ( Journal of Military History). The fourth volume in this momentous series comm……続きを見る

This is a unique account of the development and operational use of air-to-air flight refuelling since its early beginnings in the USA and the UK to the equipment that is in use today. The author dra……続きを見る

The Battleground Europe series has helped create a new audience for the story of the desperate battles of World War I, But up to now the series has largely been concerned with the ground war. Popula……続きを見る

The first volume of Roger Brooks detailed reference to the Victor covers the conception, design and test-flying of the prototype HP 80 and then the production and operation of the Mark 1 in its many……続きを見る

They came to fight for freedom and their country, they came to fight Germans. Men of the Polish Air Force, who had escaped first to France and then to Britain, to fly alongside the Royal Air Force j……続きを見る

"[An] extensively researched complete history of the famous SBD Dauntless dive bomber, hero of the Battle of Midway. Very Highly Recommended." ー Firetrench The Douglas SBD Dauntless, a monoplane di……続きを見る

"Entertaining and informative tales of success, heroics, fear, relief and exhilaration in and around the Hunter cockpit" ( Royal Air Force Historical Society Journal). From the author of Lightning B……続きを見る

Through the first-hand experiences of pilots and ground crew, the author of Javelin Boys chronicles the history of the RAF's first jet-engined aircraft. As Britain's first jet fighter, the Gloster M……続きを見る

The most iconic German aircraft of the Second World War, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the Luftwaffes principal fighter from 1939 until 1942 when the superior Focke-Wulf Fw 190 came into greater prom……続きを見る

"Expertly researched . . . 20 different narratives in which these heroes venture out night after night on sorties throughout World War II Europe." ー Plane and Pilot Three weeks after Stirling air g……続きを見る

Twenty true stories of bravery, survival, and good and bad luck involving Bomber Command during World War II from the author of Flying into Hell. In their own words, the heroes of Bomber Command tel……続きを見る

The author of Hornchurch Scramble continues the fascinating study of the RAF airfield and its pilots after the Battle of Britain in World War II. Volume Two of this account begins when Hornchurch wa……続きを見る

Features a wealth of first-hand testimony drawn from pilots who flew the outstanding Hawker Hunter. If ever there was a real pilot's aeroplane it was the Hunter, an outstanding multi-purpose aircraf……続きを見る

A fascinating account of the only airworthy Hawker Hurricane, "now regarded as the most historic British aircraft to survive in flying condition from WW2" ( FLYER). In 1982 when he was traveling in ……続きを見る

A classic aviation memoir: an American pilot's account of air combat in the First World War. Charles J. Biddle, a Philadelphia native, was active in France beginning in 1917, where he flew as a volu……続きを見る

The impact of the unsung heroes of WWIー"a must for any aviation enthusiast to further complement work on aerial reconnaissance in modern warfare" ( Roads to the Great War), Beyond the heroic deeds ……続きを見る

The dramatic history behind one of WWII's most powerfulーand dangerousーplanes, "spiced with many first-hand accounts, American and British" ( Aeroplane). Despite everything, I felt very lucky to ha……続きを見る

A pictorial history of Nazi Germany's entire air campaign against the Soviet Union on the Eastern Front in World War II. The Red Air Force versus the Luftwaffe in the skies over Eastern Europe. June……続きを見る

The new breed of American fast aircraft carriers could make thirty-three knots, and each carried almost 100 strike aircraft. Brought together as Task Force 58, also known as the Fast Carrier Task Fo……続きを見る

"A good read both to aviators in general and to the Lightning fraternity in particular" ( Royal Air Force Historical Society). According to a recent international study, the Lightning is the fifth m……続きを見る

This volume collects lively tales of aerial combat from Royal Air Force pilots who flew Typhoon fighters into the frontlines of WWII. The Typhoon fighter played a pivotal role in Allied victories fr……続きを見る

An extensive guide to Japan's Army Air Force Units and their ace pilots during conflicts in the 1930s and '40s, now in English. Commencing with a detailed study of the development, equipment, and op……続きを見る

A gripping account of the Royal Air Force's daring exploits during the heroic evacuation of Allied troops from France in World War II. "Where is the RAF?" was the oft-quoted question asked by soldie……続きを見る