Air forces and warfare Books
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Soviet Heavy Fighters 1926-1949
Book SynopsisHis book "Soviet Heavy Fighters 1926 - 1949" was written mainly to showcase some of the lesser known, often forgotten, aircraft types, as well as a group of young and prolific aircraft designers who never had a chance to flourish under difficult wartime conditions and limitations inherent to the Soviet aviation industry of the time. Many of the aircraft designs discussed in the book never went into full-scale productions, others didn't progress beyond the prototype stage and some were complete failures. Nonetheless, quite a few of them featured interesting and innovative design solutions. Hopefully, this comprehensive book will serve the purpose of shedding light on some of the lesser known episodes in the history of Soviet aviation and save them from falling into obscurity.
£32.25
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Boeing (Mcdonnell Douglas) F/A-18 E/F Super
Book SynopsisThe FACA programme (Future Fighter and Attack Aircraft) was once the largest investment in armaments made in Spain. When choosing the F-18 of McDonnell Douglas (today Boeing), the Air Force has had since 1986 - for the first time in its history - one of the most advanced fighter planes ever designed, with very wide possibilities for adapting new systems throughout its operational life, as evidenced by the Retrofit made in the early 1990s and the current MLU.The FACA program (which ultimately remained in 72 aircraft), followed by the CX programme (for 24 aircraft), was the most important challenge faced by the Spanish Air Force since its creation. The professionalism demonstrated by the commission in charge of flight and technical evaluations won the admiration of the countries involved in the programme.The F-18 Hornet has proven to be the ideal aircraft for air forces in countries with large territorial areas and wide coastlines, or extreme weather conditions.
£24.22
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Warsaw Pact Vol. II
Book SynopsisIn early 2001 we launched the CAMOUFLAGE & DECALS series. Although the first book in the series was an instant hit, we were forced to abandon the series due to technological issues with decals production. Over the years we released a number of books with decals sets, while the CAMOUFLAGE & DECALS series was patiently waiting for its turn.Well, the time has come to revive the series. Encouraged by mail from our Readers and queries from hobby shops all over the world, we decided to revisit the idea from twenty years ago. We are launching no fewer than three new books in the series, filled with artwork commissioned from well-established and respected authors, with whom we have had a pleasure to cooperate over the years. Featured artists include Jacek Pasieczny, Janusz Światłoń, Maciej Noszczak, Sławomir Zajączkowski, Arkadiusz Wróbel and Mariusz J. Dziedzic.Future books in the series will feature vehicles and aircraft in camouflage representative for a particular period and battlefield. Each book will come with a free set of decals corresponding to the main theme of the book.The first five books in the series will feature color plates published over the years in Kagero books and magazines. At the time of writing the work continues on follow-on CAMOUFLAGE & DECALS books which will feature new, previously unpublished material.Trade ReviewThe renderings are very well done with a slightly worn appearance to them. * IPMS/USA 16/11/2022 *
£19.90
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza The Mikoyan-Gurevich Mig-3 Vol. II
Book SynopsisThe I-200 fighter project was a compromise between design office’s capabilities, realities of the Soviet aviation industry, with its available technologies, and military requirements.According to the brief description of the MiG-3 from 1941, it was, in terms of its purpose, an interceptor, but, interestingly, it could also be used as… an attack aircraft, or a light, fast dive bomber.Both the I-200 prototypes and the later MiG-1 and MiG-3 were single-seat, single-engine, mixed-design low-wing aircraft. Front part of the fuselage, together with the centre wing, up to the rear wall of the pilot’s cockpit, was made of metal. Only the tail part of the fuselage and wing consoles were wooden. Vertical stabilizer, which was an integral part of the fuselage, was made of wood, too, but horizontal stabilizer was all-metal. Rudders and ailerons had a metal construction and canvas cover. Undercarriage was made of chromansil steel.In front part of the fuselage there was a pilot’s cabin with a seat, instrument panel and controls, front fuel tank, main offensive armament, water cooler and other componentry. Centre wing was attached to the front part of the fuselage at seven points, the rear part at four points, while the engine mount was supported by two.
£999.99
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Eurofighter Typhoon
Book SynopsisThe Eurofighter program is the most important military and industrial collaboration project that has ever been carried out in the Old Continent. Originally born as an air superiority fighter, intended to counteract the numerical superiority of the Warsaw Pact air forces, after the end of the Cold War it has gradually become a true multi-purpose fighter, possibly the most advanced that exists nowadays, with the possible exception of the North American F-35 Lightning II. It is true that its entry into service was extended over time, there were many new technologies applied in which the European companies involved in its development had to start from scratch: electronic equipment, pilot equipment, etc. But this has been, within its difficulty, the least problematic. The really difficult thing has been that the four partners agreed to go overcoming the milestones that the program was presenting as the months and years passed. Spain has always shown itself to be a very reliable partner and its industry, led by EADS-CASA (now Airbus Defense & Space), has been able to respond effectively and decisively to the challenges that continually presented themselves. We can not say the same of Germany, where the Eurofighter issue became an internal domestic political argument, with ongoing debates in the Federal Parliament, but today these debates have already been largely overcome, although its operational availability rate is the most low of all users.
£23.28
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Supermarine Spitfire V: Polish Squadrons Over
Book SynopsisThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the Allied landing at Dieppe, France, on 19 August 1942, one of the most controversial battles of the Second World War, which also involved extensive air operations to provide direct support for the amphibious assault and to defend the troops and the fleet against the Luftwaffe.This book is a tribute to the 1st Polish Wing, Fighter Command’s most successful wing during the operation. The wing provided 10% of the Spitfire squadrons engaged in the battle, suffered 3.5% of losses and was credited by Fighter Command with 17% of all enemy aircraft destroyed. Nos. 303 and 317 Polish Squadrons were the top-scoring units that day. Notably, they achieved this while still flying the Spitfire V variant, while some Fighter Command squadrons already had the much improved Mk IX.Several hundred of carefully selected and extensively captioned images depict Spitfires of the five Polish squadrons, as well as the men who maintained and flew them in support of the Dieppe landings.Trade Review...another superlative addition to the Polish Wings series and is very much worth picking up and reading. * Modelling Madness 16/11/2022 *
£18.05
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Single No. 44 Mikoyan Gurevich
Book SynopsisThis book is compilations of the 4-view colour profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the MiG-15Bis plans in 1/72 and 1/48 scale plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&Wand colour.4-view colour profiles of the MiG-15bis of Noth Korean AFTrade ReviewIts price point makes for a great investment by modellers, especially if you are intending to build multiple kits if this type. * Airfix Model World *
£10.42
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Single No. 45 Pzl Lim-1
Book SynopsisThis book is compilations of the 4-view colour profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the PZL Lim-1. Scale plans in 1/72& 1/48 scale plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and colour.4-view colour profiles of the PZL Lim-1 of the Polish Air Force
£11.80
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Single No. 46 Pzl-104 Wilga 35a
Book SynopsisThis book is compilations of the 4-view colour profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the PZL-104 Wilga 35A. Scale plans in 1/72& 1/48 scale plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and colour.4-view colour profiles of the civil PZL-104 Wilga 35A
£10.48
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Single No. 47 Pzl-104 Wilga 35a Military
Book SynopsisThis book is compilations of the 4-view colour profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of the PZL-104 Wilga 35A. Scale plans in 1/72& 1/48 scale plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and colour.4-view colour profiles of the Polish Air Force PZL-104 Wilga 35A
£10.52
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Single No. 49 Pzl P.24e Romanian Air Force
Book SynopsisThis book is compilations of the 4-view colour profile, scale plans and photo details of the single variant of thePZL P.24 E . Scale plans in 1/72 scale plus drawings from wartime technical manuals. Also photos of the details in B&W and colour.4-view colour profiles of the PZL P.24 E, Romanian Air Force
£10.44
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Caudron-Renault Cr.740 Caudron
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£10.91
MMP Pws-10
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£999.99
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Mikoyan Gurevich Uti Mig-15 and Licence Build
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£19.00
Wydawnictwo STRATUS, Artur Juszczak Colour Scale 07. Mikoyan Gurevich MiG21R. Polish
Book SynopsisThe Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21R, recce aircraft used by Polish Air Force are shown. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in 1/72 scale. It includes 12-14 colour profiles, providing a visual guide to various markings. Caption is presented in English, complemented by colour profiles captions, which are provided in Polish.
£9.00
Kagero Oficyna Wydawnicza Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Book SynopsisThe Lockheed F-104 was one of the most popular supersonic aircraft in history, although it did not gain recognition in its home country, the United States. Nevertheless, it was used and modernised in fifteen countries around the world. It was the first combat plane to exceed the speed of two Machs, and the first to use the six-barrel M61 Vulcan cannon for combat.The Korean War showed that the US Air Force did not have much advantage in the air over machines from the USSR, especially when it comes to fighter aviation. The Soviet MiG-15 was certainly not inferior to the F-86. In addition, there was mass production in the USSR, where state budget constraints were not taken into account. In this situation, it was necessary to gain a qualitative advantage, and a huge one at that. It was supposed to be given by the F-104 fighter.It was a relatively simple plane with a long fuselage and short and thin wings. The plane was supposed to be as fast as possible to use the combat method: chase, hit, run. The attack was to be carried out with the use of missiles.In 1953, Lockheed received a contract to build prototypes, and three years later face=Calibri>– on April 2, 1956 – pilot Joe Ozier, flying YF-104A (serial No. 55-2955), achieved twice the speed of sound.
£16.14
£10.42
Kagero Pzl.37 A- B ŁOś
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£18.45
Andrea Press Deutsche Luftwaffe: Uniforms and Equipment of the
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£999.99
Aviation Collectables Company F-86K Sabre Jet
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£15.19
Aviation Collectables Company G.222
Book SynopsisIntroduction. The origins and development. In service with the Air Force. Against the flames. The civil G.222. G.222 abroad. Modeling notes. Technical Data and Military Serial Number.
£18.89
Aviation Collectables Company T-33A/RT-33A Shooting Star
Book SynopsisIntroduction. The origins and development. In service with the Air Force. An American 'Silver Star' in Caselle. Modeling notes. Technical Data and Military Serial Number.
£18.89
Aviation Collectables Company C-130J Super Hecules
Book SynopsisThe popular Herky Bird, protagonist of the medium tactical transport since the 50s, in its most modern version in service with the Air Force.
£18.89
Aviation Collectables Company Cent'anni di Aviazione Navale: Italian Naval
Book SynopsisVolume made in collaboration with the Command of the Air Forces of the Navy for the celebration of the Centenary from the foundation of the Naval Aviation.
£24.29
Aviation Collectables Company S2C-5 HELLDIVER
Book Synopsis'The Helldiver of the Navy' which traces the very brief and troubled history of the American bomber with the 'anchor' in the fuselage, the diatribe with the Air Force that in fact opposed the use of Helldivers by the Navy Military and prevented the birth of the Navy Aviation. Over 70 photographs, many never before published and from former Helldiver pilots' archives, are splendid color profiles, an upper and two lower views of the plane, together with a detailed chapter on how to build a scale model 1 / 72 dell'Helldiver are a useful compendium both to the enthusiast that to the researcher as well as to the modeller.
£16.14
Aviation Collectables Company Il Thunderjet in Italia continua il successo
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£27.00
Aviation Collectables Company G.80/G.82: The First Italian Jet Trainer
Book SynopsisOnly a few days to December 9th, that date is important because on that day, in 1951, it made the first flight G.80, the first Italian jet trainer. Although produced in Turin the historical flight happened to Amendola, military airport where the prototype was transported from Turin. The choice was obligatory because the Turin track was not long enough to guarantee operations with the new FIAT airplane. The history of the G.80, and of the subsequent improved version, the G.82, deserve to be known. The fifties, in Italy, were the pioneering times of the design of the first jets, the industries were trying to recover from the recent destruction of the war and were looking for markets to restart production. In this context the FIAT initiative, at the time led by prof. Valletta, who authorized Ing. Gabrielli to the project. Aviation Collectables Company could not let the history of the G.80 / G.82 go lost in time and in the Italian Aviation Series the important FIAT project has found the place it deserves in this book.
£16.14
Hmh Publications SAAB 35 Draken: Flying with the European Air
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£999.99
