著者:Adrian Stewart
出版社: Pen & Sword Aviation
発売日: 2006年06月19日
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
German Bombers over England is a unique and valuable pictorial guide to Germany's bomber force. The author has drawn on his own archive to present rare pictures of the German bombers and their crew,……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
In Dawn of D-Day David Howarth weaves together the testimony of hundreds of eye-witnesses and has produced a breath-taking and atmospheric account of the greatest amphibious landing ever attempted.B……続きを見る
"P rovides an incredible insight into not only the majestic and beautifully lined Hunter, but also to RAF operations in insurgent wars." ー Flight Line Book Review
Based on official records held at ……続きを見る
From the author of Da Nang Diary: A military history of the Battle of Hamburger Hill and other fights between the NVA and the US and its Vietnamese allies.
Throughout the Vietnam War, one focal poin……続きを見る
The aviation historian presents a provocative analysis of WWII airborne operations to investigate what happened to Hitler's planned invasion of England.
Did a German invasion or invasions take place……続きを見る
著者:Mark C. Wilkins
出版社: Pen & Sword Aviation
発売日: 2019年06月30日
"Lays bare the grim reality of life on a frontline squadron . . . the comprehensive physical, emotional, and mental decline these aviators endured." ー Donna's Book Blog
The young men who flew and f……続きを見る