Aircraft and aviation Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd F111 Aardvark
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£18.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Boeing 737
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£25.19
Random House USA Inc Flying Blind
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£14.40
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Highest Duty
Book SynopsisReveals the important lessons Captain Chesley Sully Sullenberger learned through childhood, in his military service, and in his work as a commercial airline pilot.
£10.44
Schiffer Publishing Ltd B26 Marauder
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Pictorial History of the B2A Spirit Stealth
Book SynopsisThe history and development of Northrop's Flying Wings, from the innovative XB-35A to the B-2A Spirit.
£28.79
Crown The Hunt for Zero Point
Book SynopsisThis riveting work of investigative reporting and history exposes classified government projects to build gravity-defying aircraft--which have an uncanny resemblance to flying saucers.The atomic bomb was not the only project to occupy government scientists in the 1940s. Antigravity technology, originally spearheaded by scientists in Nazi Germany, was another high priority, one that still may be in effect today. Now for the first time, a reporter with an unprecedented access to key sources in the intelligence and military communities reveals suppressed evidence that tells the story of a quest for a discovery that could prove as powerful as the A-bomb.The Hunt for Zero Point explores the scientific speculation that a 'zero point' of gravity exists in the universe and can be replicated here on Earth. The pressure to be the first nation to harness gravity is immense, as it means having the ability to build military planes of unlimited speed and range, along with the most deadly weaponry the world has ever seen. The ideal shape for a gravity-defying vehicle happens to be a perfect disk, making antigravity tests a possible explanation for the numerous UFO sightings of the past 50 years.Chronicling the origins of antigravity research in the world's most advanced research facility, which was operated by the Third Reich during World War II, The Hunt for Zero Point traces U.S. involvement in the project, beginning with the recruitment of former Nazi scientists after the war. Drawn from interviews with those involved with the research and who visited labs in Europe and the United States, The Hunt for Zero Point journeys to the heart of the twentieth century's most puzzling unexplained phenomena.
£14.45
The Crowood Press Ltd Civil Aircraft Recognition
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£8.99
Penguin Books Ltd Concorde
Book SynopsisThe definitive account of the rise and fall of the iconic Concorde plane from British Airways'' former Chief Concorde Pilot''A remarkable story'' DAILY EXPRESS''A stonking good read'' FLYER_________What''s it like to fly faster than a bullet?Could you really glimpse the edge of space?Why will we never see Concorde''s like again?Mike Bannister was British Airways'' Chief Concorde Pilot. One of the few in that legendary aircraft''s quarter-century of flight to fully understand both the plane''s intricate engineering and what it took to fly her at supersonic speeds.In this definitive account of the rise and fall of the world''s greatest aircraft, Bannister explores its origins, development, service, highs, lows and, finally, the terrible crash which ended its flying life.Part celebration, part history, part detective story and part courtroom drama, it''s almost as riveting as flying in ConcordTrade ReviewExcellent, revealing. Well-related at both the personal and the technical levels * Aeroplane *
£11.69
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Boeing 727
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe Boeing 727 was one of the best and most popular jetliners in history. Advanced, reliable and powerful it brought the safety and speed to isolated communities around the world and contributed to decrease the ticket prices for its high efficiency. This beautiful book by Schiffer at last describes in detail the 727 long and fascinating story, courtesy of Author Dan Dorseif. He is a captain in service with one of the major US airlines and had free access to the huge Boeing historical archive. Through interviews, beautiful images (more than 600!), drawings and the wonderful Hennings profiles, this story is brought to life till to the point that the reader can hear the thundering sound and sniff the JT8Ds smokes! Mr Dorseif interviewed many engineers and salesmen of Boeing that give details and facets of the trijet unknown to the public The chapters thoroughly described the technical details of the -100 and -200 versions, the service with the main airlines and the long way that started from the stillborn 727-300 to the 7N7 and then the real 757. Many stories connected with the liners are told too, like the dramatic 1975 Da Nang evacuation by a World jet, directly in the line of fire of the North Vietnamese artillery or the 1985 TWA plane hijacked in Rome. A final chapter on the modelling is also included, detailing how to reproduce a beautiful Alitalia 727-200 Advanced and two -100, in the old 60s American and United liveries. A must have for any aviation enthusiast. -- Marco De Montis, Google Books
£51.19
HarperCollins Publishers iSPY At the Airport
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points around the airport with more than 140 things to find. From tail fins to baggage trolleys, travellators to fuel trucks, they'll learn all about aeroplanes and air travel. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun at the airport check out the i-SPY At the Airport Activity Book (ISBN 9780008392888).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£5.68
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Flight Craft 32 Lockheed C130 Hercules
Book SynopsisKnown as Fat Albert', Lockheed's ubiquitous C-130 Hercules was a product of combat experiences gained during the Korean War, a conflict that highlighted the need for a rugged transport aircraft designed with a do-anything, go-anywhere ethos in mind. First flown in August 1954, the C-130, powered by four turboprop engines mounted underneath a high wing which allowed for effortless loading via a rear ramp, soon proved its worth as a highly versatile aircraft. The easily configured cargo area helped the C-130 stand out from the crowd, and soon variants began to appear, with the first being a ski-equipped resupply aircraft. It was this type of tasking the C-130 excelled at, and soon air movement staff was developing new ways to deploy cargo. This included low-level drops, proving invaluable in aiding isolated disaster-struck areas. Other variants included air-to-air tankers, electronic reconnaissance platforms and weather reconnaissance aircraft. Now produced by Lockheed Martin, the C-
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Consolidated B24 Vol.2
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd C141 Starlifter
Book SynopsisThe Lockheed C-141 Starlifter was a new-build design by Lockheed and proved adaptable to many roles, from carrying outsized cargo to dropping paratroops. The C-141 was used in difficult environmental conditions, such as the heat and extreme humidity of Vietnam, the deserts of the Middle East, and the frozen ice pack of Antarctica. Modification programs enabled the C-141 to make full use of its capabilities, by adding in-flight refueling plus extending the length of the fuselage. The plane was a valued and appreciated USAF asset in numerous missions, from disaster aid and humanitarian relief to doing their part in Operation Desert Shield/Storm, and in the war on terror. The aircraft were eventually retired en masse in 2006 simply as a result of wear and tear. This book covers in detail all aspects such as interior/exterior configurations, cargo capabilities, missions, and modifications made throughout its service life.
£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Hawker Hurricane
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
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£29.75
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Queen of the Skies
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£34.84
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Helio Courier Ultra Cstol Aircraft An
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsTable of ContentsAcknowledgments viiPreface xi1. Chasing the Sun 1Helio Progenitors2. Dawn of the “Tennis Court Airplane” 27Early Helio Prototypes3. Geared for Success 49Main Production Models and Variants, 1954–19744. Litterbugs and Black Ops 86Military Versions of the Helio Courier5. Above and Beyond 106Turbo-Charged Helios and Concept Aircraft6. Twilight of the Courier 147The Last Production Helio Courier Modelsand Concept Aircraft, 1983–19857. Couriers of the Word 160JAARS Helio Operations8. Epilogue 171Plans for Future Helio ProductionAppendix 1: Data Specification Sheets 173Appendix 2: Helio Aircraft Models and Production Totals 215Notes 217Bibliography 221Index 225
£23.74
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tupolev Tu160 Soviet Strike Force Spearhead
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tupolev Tuâ144
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£43.99
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Zeppelin The Story of the Zeppelin Airships
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£25.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Last of the Flying Clippers
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£39.09
John Murray Press Spitfire Portrait of a Legend
Book SynopsisIn June 1940, the German Army had brought the rest of Europe to its knees. ''Hitler knows that he will have to break us in this island or lose the war. If we can stand up to him, all Europe may be free and the life of the world will move forward into broad, sunlit uplands,'' said Churchill. The future of Europe depended on Britain. A self-confident Herman Göring thought that it would be only a matter of weeks before his planes had forced Britain to surrender. The courage, resourcefulness and brilliant organisation of the RAF were to prove him wrong. By late September 1940, the RAF had proved invincible, thanks to the Vickers Supermarine Spitfire. It exceeded anything that any other air force possessed. RJ Mitchell, a shy and almost painfully modest engineer, was the genius behind the Spitfire. On the 5th March 1936, following its successful maiden flight, a legend was born. Prize-winning historian Leo McKinstry''s vivid history of the Spitfire brings together a rich Trade ReviewPraise for ROSEBERY: * . *Stunning ... As well as being meticulously researched, it is beautifully written and has tremendous pace * Literary Review *Absorbing ... McKinstry has here proved himself to be a first-class historical biographer * Mail on Sunday *With masterly skill and sympathy, Leo McKinstry resurrects him as the Hamlet of late Victorian England * Daily Mail *An authoritative and original biography which is also a riveting read' * Spectator *Superbly well-researched and well-written ... A truly first-class addition to the genre of Prime Ministerial biography * Sunday Telegraph *'An absolutely wonderful biography ... gripping and entertaining' * Evening Standard *'A first class biography, scholarly, judicious and always interesting' * Glasgow Herald *'Remarkable' * Country Life *'Judicious, well-researched and engrossing' * Sunday Times *'This is undoubtably the definitive biography of Rosebery. Written with elegance, clarity and well-judged colour' * Jonathan Parry, Times Literary Supplement *'It does a wonderful job of conjuring up the lost world of late Victorian politics' * Dominic Sandbrook, Daily Telegraph *'Admirable biography of a paradoxical figure whose tenure at No 10 was a disaster' * Jeremy Lewis, Sunday Times *
£11.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Consolidated B24 Vol.1
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Those Legendary Piper Cubs
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£34.84
Amberley Publishing British Airways Colouring Book
Book SynopsisA beautiful colouring book with fascinating images from the history of this iconic company.
£11.69
Random House USA Inc A Week at the Airport
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Art of Travel comes a wittily intriguing exploration of the strange non-place that he believes is the imaginative center of our civilization.Given unprecedented access to one of the world’s busiest airports as a “writer-in-residence,” Alain de Botton found it to be a showcase for many of the major crosscurrents of the modern world—from our faith in technology to our destruction of nature, from our global interconnectedness to our romanticizing of the exotic. He met travelers from all over and spoke with everyone from baggage handlers to pilots to the airport chaplain. Weaving together these conversations and his own observations—of everything from the poetry of room service menus to the eerie silence in the middle of the runway at midnight—de Botton has produced an extraordinary meditation on a place that most of us never slow down enough to see clearly. Lavishly illustrated in color by renowned photo
£15.16
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Bell 47H13 Sioux Helicopter
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis book is a must for anybody who is interested in machines that have changed the world of aviation and have been instrumental in the development of other iconic aircraft. It could also be used as reference for plastic modellers who may find it useful for some of the finer detail they require. The author has delivered another excellent volume and this will be a very welcome addition to any discerning aviation enthusiast. Anyone with a general interest in aviation will enjoy this book. Sven Atkin
£18.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Legacy Hornets
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£18.04
Schiffer Publishing Ltd War Hawgs
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£36.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Could Never Be So Lucky Again
Book SynopsisThe complete autobiography of an American hero, Jimmy Doolittle.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States Combat Aircrew Survival Equipment
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd B52 Stratofortress
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Douglas DC4 DC6 and DC7
Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to three of the most important piston-engined airliners of the postwar era.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Dreamland
Book SynopsisThis is the definitive factual history of the US military flight-testing program at Area 51, authored by a recognized authority on the subject.
£55.19
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Douglas DC9
Book SynopsisThe DC-9 was Douglas's most successful jet airliner and remained in production for nearly 20 years. This is the first book written on the aircraft in more than a decade.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Boeing 707
Book SynopsisConcise visual history of Boeing's first jetliner.
£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Grumman F4F Wildcat
Book SynopsisDesign, development, and deployment of the Wildcat, America's naval fighter during the early days of WWII.
£17.09
Integrity Research Institiute Electrogravitics II 2nd Edition
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd A20 Havoc
Book SynopsisChronicles the design, development, and wartime use of this famous American attack bomber.
£17.09
The History Press Ltd Classic Gatwick Propliners
Book SynopsisA glorious full colour celebration of the golden days of classic propeller-powered airliners at London’s second airport
£21.25
Penguin Books Ltd Airline Maps
Book SynopsisMark Ovenden is a British writer and broadcaster. At the age of seven, he travelled alone ten miles on the London Underground, armed only with a map. He later gained entry to a Graphic Design course by submitting a reworking of the London tube map. His previous books are Great Railway Maps of the World, Metro Maps of the World, Paris Metro Style and London Underground by Design. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society.Maxwell Roberts has lectured at the University of Essex since 1993. His research interests now focus on information design and, in particular, schematic maps. He creates challenging designs and tests their usability and aesthetics. He has authored two books on maps including Underground Maps Unravelled. Designs have been exhibited in Germany, Austria, the USA, and the UK and he has given numerous public lectures, and interviews, including NPR and the BBC. His web page is www.tubemapcentral.com.Trade ReviewThe book doesn't just expose some striking pieces of creativity, it also reflects on changing attitudes towards air travel - and how design shaped that - as well as the ways developments in technology moved things forward...Airline Maps also works simply as a visual record, with enough design nostalgia to earn it a place on the coffee table or in the studio bookshelf. * Creative Review *This lovely book is an opportunity to explore the history and artwork of air travel, as well as to consider what makes this particular kind of cartography unique...This lovely book is an opportunity to explore the history and artwork of air travel, as well as to consider what makes this particular kind of cartography unique. -- Mark Vanhoenacker * Financial Times *
£16.14
Elsevier - Health Sciences Division Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart A: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis Section A1: Elasticity 1. Basic elasticity 2. Two-dimensional problems in elasticity 3. Torsion of solid sections Section A2: Virtual work, energy, and matrix methods 4. Virtual work and energy methods 5. Energy methods 6. Matrix methods Section A3: Thin plate theory 7. Bending of thin plates Section A4: Structural instability 8. Columns 9. Thin plates Section A5: Vibration of structures 10. Structural vibration Part B: Analysis of Aircraft Structures Section B1: Principles of stressed skin construction 11. Materials 12. Structural components of aircraft Section B2: Airworthiness and airframe loads 13. Airworthiness 14. Airframe loads 15. Fatigue Section B3: Bending, shear and torsion of thin-walled beams 16. Bending of open and closed, thin-walled beams 17. Shear of beams 18. Torsion of beams 19. Combined open and closed section beams 20. Structural idealization Section B4: Stress analysis of aircraft components 21. Wing spars and box beams 22. Fuselages 23. Wings 24. Fuselage frames and wing ribs 25. Laminated composite structures Section B5: Structural and loading discontinuities 26. Closed section beams 27. Open section beams Section B6: Introduction to aeroelasticity 28. Wing problems
£62.99
Firefly Books Ltd Pan American Clippers
Book SynopsisIllustrated history of the golden age of flying boats between the wars, revised with new historical information, colour photographs and artwork.Trade Review[Review of previous edition: ] [The book's] major appeal is the 200 color images and 100 historical black-and-white photographs.--George Cohen"Booklist" (11/01/2007) [Review of previous edition: ] A feast for the eyes and information for the mind... The photographs and art work will enable readers to grasp the magnificence of the transoceanic flying boats... The accurate, authoritative text will provide information that is new to all but the exceptionally well-informed aviation buff and nonspecialist historian....-- (04/01/2008) [Review of previous edition: ] Author and aviation historian Trautman provides an interesting and nostalgic look back at the era of the Pan American Clipper "flying boats."--SciTech Book News (04/29/2009) [Review of previous edition: ] A history of the romantic, elegant, and adventurous flying boat era of the 1930s and '40s.--MTH Railroaders Club magazine (12/01/2008) [Review of previous edition: ] This book is a feast of archival photographs of the development and maturation of the Pan Am "flying boats."--Bill Bean"The Guelph Mercury" (01/05/2008) [Review of previous edition: ] Exhaustive research and gifted writing allow Trautman to take you on a fascinating journey through this unique era of aircraft and aviation.... From the vintage Art Deco advertising, recollections of former passengers and inclusions of items such as the daily log of an engineer, the many facets of this 15 year reign of the skies is laid out before you in an inviting and absorbing format. For anyone with a passion for aviation, it is a delightful assemblage of data and a welcome addition to their library. But with his skillful arrangement and beautiful presentation, Trautman has created a book that anyone will enjoy reading. It will take a place of honour on your coffee table as you pour over the pages time and again. Chances are you'll be wishing that you could have experienced travel on the Pam American clippers first hand back in the '30s and '40s. Trautman offers you a vicarious alternative that you can enjoy in the comfort of your favourite chair.-- (01/01/2009)
£27.00
Firefly Books Ltd Zeppelins
Book SynopsisThe illustrated history of the airships that created the first golden age of air travel, with period photographs, vintage travel posters, blueprints, advertisements and colourful brochures.
£26.25
University of Illinois Press On the Ground
Book Synopsis On the Ground charts labor relations in the airline industry, unraveling the story of how baggage handlers--classified as unskilled workers--built tense but mutually useful alliances with their skilled coworkers such as aircraft mechanics and made tremendous gains in wages and working conditions, even in the era of supposedly 'complacent' labor in the 1950s and 1960s. Liesl Miller Orenic explains how airline jobs on the ground were constructed, how workers chose among unions, and how federal labor policies as well as industry regulation both increased and hindered airline workers'' bargaining power.Trade Review“Provides a detailed history of institutions, regulatory regimes, technological evolution, and the development of the division of labor, wages and working conditions in the airline industry. This is an extremely useful work.”--EH.Net"An important study."--Enterprise and Society"An important study ... which should interest union activities and academics."--Enterprise & Society"This wonderful treatment of an underexamined area of labor history is able to cut through mounds of tangled and confusing material to reveal a clear picture of how workers coped with an ever-changing industry. . . . An important book."--Labor Studies Journal"With sympathy and careful detail, Orenic offers a well-documented counterpoint to the story of post-World War II labor complacency by showing how airline ground crews used militant tactics to build their unions in the 1950s and 1960s."--Business History ReviewTable of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xi Introduction 1 1. The U.S. Airlines through the 1930s 7 2. Airline Work during World War II 49 3. Organizing the Airline Industry, 1945-49 71 4. Bargaining in Prosperity, 1949-59 132 5. On the Ramp in the 1950s and 1960s 155 6. Militance and the Mutual Aid Pact, 1960-70 191 Epilogue: Deregulation and Beyond 217 List of Interviews 225 Manuscript Collections and Specialized Libraries 227 Notes 229 Index 271
£20.89
Indiana University Press Scratch One Flattop
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWhile the subject of quite a number of books, the Battle of the Coral Sea has found in Stern, this generation's master storyteller. His research into sources on both sides is exhaustive and he has used Japanese translators where necessary and appropriate to best illuminate materials. His effort has taken years of meticulous scholarship and it shows. At the same time, the general reader will enjoy and benefit from this account of the U.S. Navy's first serious battle of the Pacific War as much as the professional scholar. Highly recommended. -- Lisle A. Rose * The Northern Mariner / Le marin du nord *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. The Reckless Bet2. Reprisal Raids3. Setting the Scene4. Opening Moves—2-6 May 19425. Seconds Out—7 May 19426. The Main Event—8 May 19427. Assessment and Withdrawal—8-11 May 19428. AftermathAppendixesNotesBibliographyIndex
£31.50
University of Washington Press The Propeller under the Bed A Personal History
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. The Flight 2. The Pilot’s Rock 3. Death Knell 4. Sprouting Wings 5. Foundations 6. The Dream Begins 7. Stagnation 8. Holding Pattern 9. Young Aviation Turks 10. Colleen’s Cub 11. Doldrums 12. Seeping in Seattle 13. Where’s Dad? Epilogue
£17.99
