Aviation 77

A gripping account of the RAF's attempt to destroy a Messerschmitt factory in 1944, and the carnage and confusion that unfolded on a dark winter night. Seventy-nine heavy bombers failed to return fr……続きを見る

"Relates how the American Eighth Air Force bombers helped Britain's Royal Air Force in fighting Germany during World War II."ー ProtoView From the beginning of World War II, the RAF's Bomber Command……続きを見る

A historian analyzes Nazi Germany's air force during its final year before Allied forces brought an end to World War II in Europe. The Last Year of the Luftwaffe is the story of a once all-conquerin……続きを見る

During the years before World War II, the Royal Air Force, created amid the bloodshed of the Great War, saw salvation in the doctrine of a relentless offensive by a bomber force which would sail ove……続きを見る

This is a guide to the existing WWII aircraft to be found in aviation museums throughout the world. Each DPS contains a colour photo of an example of the aircraft as viewed in an aviation museum, ex……続きを見る

Brian Allen first went to sea as a naval aviation officer cadet aboard HMS Indefatigable in 1952, bound for Gibraltar. In 1954 he was appointed to Lossiemouth for fighter training and flew the Vampi……続きを見る

A celebration of the renowned WWII aircraft and the aviators who flew themーincludes rare photographs. The Hawker Hurricane, together with the Spitfire, is the most famous aircraft of the Second Wor……続きを見る

"One of Britain's best-known aviation historians . . . provide[s] a moving and exciting account of the light bombers raids by No. 2 Group."ーFiretrench This is the story of 2 Group RAF during World ……続きを見る

This fully illustrated history of the iconic American fighter plane examines its development and combat experience through WWII and beyond. First flown in 1940, the Vought F4U Corsair was the fastes……続きを見る

A history of World War II's Operation Cartwheel, a major Allied operation by US, Australian, and New Zealand forces to take the Japanese base at Rabaul. Prior to World War II, few Americans had hear……続きを見る

A fully illustrated account of Middle East Command's strike force as told by its pilots and airmen, from the author of Hunters Over Arabia. After two years servicing Vampire trainers at the RAF's Ce……続きを見る

First flown in 1940, the prototype Vought F4U Corsair instantly became the fastest fighter in the world and the fastest US aircraft of any description. Powered by a huge 18-cylinder Pratt and Whitne……続きを見る

"A fascinating look into the aircrews used and the effect on those who had to live through this constant bombing" by the RAF during World War II ( UK Historian). Berlin was bombed by four Allied air……続きを見る

A "well-done" pictorial history of the legendary fighter plane "that both enthusiasts and modelers alike will enjoy" ( ModelingMadness). If ever there was a real pilot's airplane it was the Hunter: ……続きを見る

"What is almost certainly the definitive account of the Auxiliary Air Force, the Special Reserve and the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve." ーPaul Nixon, Army Ancestry Research To date, little has ……続きを見る

A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time……続きを見る

Mick Powis describes the novel threat posed to the British war effort by the raids of German airships, or Zeppelins, and the struggle to develop effective defenses against them. Despite their size a……続きを見る

Adolph Gysbert Malan was born in Wellington, South Africa. A natural leader and driven individual with a totally positive outlook, aged fourteen Malan became an officer cadet in the South African Me……続きを見る

"Full of mystery and intrigue surrounding the Abwehr and the Luftwaffe secret missions supporting the insertion and less frequent extraction of agents." ーAviation News There are many vivid episodes……続きを見る

A pictorial history of Hitler's fighter pilots that "will be of great interest to aircraft modelers and aviation historians alike" ( AMPS Indianapolis). Military and aviation history enthusiasts hav……続きを見る

The second volume of this "excellent" overview of Germany's World War II fighter pilots, filled with photos, maps, and aircraft profiles ( Air Power History). This volume of Day Fighter Aces of the ……続きを見る

A "clearly written, profusely illustrated, and well organized" volume on Soviet and European jet fighter design ( Air Power History). In his previous book on early jet fighters, Leo Marriott traced ……続きを見る

A history of the airborne portion of Operation Market-Garden during World War II, from the perspective of the airmen fighting the battle. Martin Bowman presents an unparalleled account of events as ……続きを見る

This "outstanding piece of research" on Hungary's secret air force program "fills a critical gap in our understanding" of pre-WWII military advancement (John H. Morrow Jr., author of The Great War).……続きを見る

An in-depth look at the combat performance of ground-based air defenses during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Middle East conflicts, and other campaigns. Though anti-aircraft artillery was extensively……続きを見る

This behind-the-scenes account of a USAF career is "an absorbing read, written with the classic humor fighter pilots seem to have" ( Flight Line Book Review). From Baron von Richthofen to Robin Olds……続きを見る

Through veteran interviews, this illustrated history explores the contributions, experiences, and legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen from 1941–1946. What became known as the Tuskegee Experience began in ……続きを見る

"Annette Carson has done a wonderful job of chronicling Armstrong's life, flight training and ultimate recognition as the undisputed master of aerobatics." ー Over the Front Initially forbidden as f……続きを見る

"For any enthusiast and/or modeler of the Hawker Hunter this book will be like catnip . . . outstanding images of this classic post war aircraft." ー Vintage Airfix Initially introduced in 1954 as a……続きを見る

The World War II aviator and author of The Little Prince tells his true story of flying a reconnaissance plane during the Battle of France in 1940. When the Germans first invaded France in May of 19……続きを見る