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From Props to Jets: Commercial Aviation's Transition to the Jet Age 1952-1962
By Mike Machat, Jon Proctor, Craig Kodera
This book celebrates that exciting time period with an in-depth look at all the aircraft that made commercial jet flight possible, comparing these radical new jetliners with the classic propeller-driven aircraft that preceded them.
1941: The Turning Point
By John Foreman
1941: The Turning Point
Over the Beaches: The Air War Over Normandy and Europe 1st-30th June 1944
By John Foreman
Luftoperationerne over invasionen i Normandiet opstillet i kronologiske begivenheder i juni 1944.
Vickers Viscount
By Robin MacRae Dunn
" In this book, author Robin MacRae Dunn covers the entire Viscount history, from the development of turboprop engines in England after World War II, on through the plane's 50-year service history.
U.S. Naval Vessels: A Military Photo Logbook
By Dennis R. Jenkins
U.S. Naval Vessels In Review, Volume 1, is the first in a series of photo scrapbooks using images taken by Navy photographers with unparalleled access to ships and facilities around the world.
AMARG: America's Military Aircraft Boneyard
By Nicholas A. Veronico, Nick Veronico, Ron Strong
Authors Nicholas A. Veronico and Ron Strong bring the AMARG story to life in this beautifully crafted and well-researched book, with historic archival images coupled with their own modern photographs.
Gunships: The Story of Spooky, Shadow, Stinger and Spectre
By Wayne Mutza
Gunships: The Story of Spooky, Shadow, Stinger, and Spectre tells the dramatic story of transforming military cargo transports into deadly ground-attack aircraft used by the U.S. and other countries in worldwide conflicts from the Vietnam ...
F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter: Photo Scrapbook
By Yancy D. Mailes
The F-117 Nighthawk was the world's first operational aircraft designed and built to utilize stealth technology.
Boeing 747-400
By Robert F. Dorr
This series provides the enthusiast with a first-ever look at the structure, design, systems, and operation of these high tech wonders of the air.
American Secret Pusher Fighters of World War II: XP-54, XP-55, and XP-56
By Gerald Balzer
At the time, the aerodynamics of these aircraft far outpaced engine development. In addition, this book details the technical difficulties of mating an advanced aircraft design with inadequate engine development.
U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947: An Illustrated Directory
By Stephen Harding
U.S. Army Aircraft Since 1947: An Illustrated Directory
Experimental & Prototype U.S. Air Force Jet Fighters
By Dennis R. Jenkins, Tony R. Landis
Much of the data used in the book came from previously classified Air Force program documents. Dozens of never-before-seen photos highlight this review of Air Force fighter aircraft.
Valkyrie: North American's Mach 3 Superbomber
By Dennis R. Jenkins, Tony R. Landis
This is the story of the largest Mach 3 aircraft ever flown the North American Aviation XB-70A Valkyrie.
Convair Twins: Piston Convair-liners, Prop-jet Turbo-liners
By Nicholas A. Veronico, Nick Veronico, William T. Larkins
This book discusses the development of the Convair Twins and their eventual transition from piston power to turboprop power. Over 300 photos illustrate Convair Twins' interior, exterior, powerplants, and systems.
Round Engine Racers Bearcats and Corsairs
By Nicholas A. Veronico, Nick Veronico, A. Kevin Grantham
Racing Bearcats and Corsairs examines two of the most competitive types of air racers flown at the Cleveland Air Races (1046-1949) and today's National Championship Air Races, held each year at Reno, Nevada.
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle: Supreme Heavy-Weight Fighter
By Dennis R. Jenkins
Dennis Jenkins delivers in-depth coverage of the systems, engines, and weapons of the incomparable F-15 Eagle. Contains coverage of the F-15s 20 test aircraft, the latest models and technology upgrades, and a Desert Storm kill log.
Marine Muscle: Hornet and Harrier
By Hans Halberstadt
A look at the Harrier and Hornet planes of the US Marine Corp.
Northrop's Night Hunter: P-61 Black Widow
By Jeff Kolln
This book details the aircraft's offensive and defensive systems, its operations, and covers its unique uses from missile testing to flights by the U.S. Navy.
Northrop P-61 Black Widow
By Warren Thompson
With more than 30 volumes now available, this series is one of the best sources of information for modellers and aviation enthusiasts.
Saab Gripen: Sweden's 21st Century Multi-Role Aircraft
By Gerard Keijsper
81/2 x 11 176 pgs 250 color & b&w photos b&w line drawingsThe Saab Gripen, first flown in 1988, entered service with the Swedish Air Force in June 1996.