Aircraft and aviation Books
Schiffer Publishing Ltd GERMAN HELICOPTERS 192845 Schiffer Military
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£12.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd GERMAN NIGHT FIGHTERS A Pictorial History 193545
Book SynopsisPhoto history covers the German Nachtjäger from 1940-1945 with over 500 photos.
£25.46
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Bush and Arctic Pilot
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£22.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Skydancing
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£14.39
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Land Here You Bet The True Adventures of a
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£17.09
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Wings Over the Wilderness They Flew the Trail of
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£34.84
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Back to the Barrens On the Wing with da Vinci
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£17.09
University Press of the Pacific My Airships
£17.06
Glasgow Museums Publishing Glasgows Spitfire
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£9.99
Crecy Publishing Sky Tiger
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£8.54
Crecy Publishing Rear Gunner Pathfinders
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£8.54
Crecy Publishing Eagles War The War Diary of an Aircraft Carrier
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£7.59
Academy Chicago Publishers The Fun of It
Book SynopsisAutobiography of the famous flyer which describes her own ambitions to become a pilot and offers advice to others.Trade ReviewMiss Earhart knows a great deal about aviation, especially as arts and business and her pages are full of experiences, the information, the little things and the big things the public likes to know about." — New York Times"... an account of the vibrant aviator's childhood, her fascination with aviation, and her life through her 1932 flight across the Atlantic." — Booklist
£15.26
Eighth Mountain Press The Fearless Flyer How to Fly in Comfort and
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£18.86
Crecy Publishing De Havilland Mosquito
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£15.26
Christopher Foyle Publishing Wings Above the Planet
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£29.74
Lanista Partners Ltd What Happened to the Hippy Man Hijack Hostage
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£17.09
Dolphin Moon Publishing A Pilots View of Flying Machines 19001909
£8.94
Cleared Hot Media Front Row Center 2 Inside the Worlds Greatest Air
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£24.59
Odyssey Odyssey Publishing 35 Miles from Shore
Book SynopsisOn May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York's JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St Maarten, but four hours and 34 minutes later the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. It was, and remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet.Trade Review"A wonderful book. It's like reading a fine novel except it's all true. For aviation people it is also a valuable safety lesson." -- Bob Buck, author, North Star over My Shoulder""This well-researched, fast-paced study vividly re-creates the chain of errors that resulted in the catastrophe, the harrowing rescue missions, and the mixed effects of the tragedy on the subsequent lives of the crew, survivors, and rescuers." --Library Journal"The most astounding nonfiction book I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Extremely detailed, well researched and action packed, this book is a don't put down book until it's finished, Wow!!" --frontstreet reviews.com"This gripping account of a tragedy, with heroes galore, is mesmerizing reading." --newbookreviews.org
£14.39
Elevon Books Sky Full of Dreams
£15.14
Bajali Publishing Ultimate Pilots Operating Handbook Robinson R44
£15.19
Jet Star Publishing Flight for Safety
£17.31
Old Machine Press Duesenberg Aircraft Engines A Technical Description
£10.92
£25.00
Changing Lives Press Final Destination Disaster What Really Happened
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£21.21
Danann Media Publishing Limited Mayday Air Crash Investigation
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£29.84
Astral Horizon Press DC8 and the Flying Tiger Line 1
Book SynopsisThe story of the Douglas DC-8 jetliner in the service of air cargo giant Flying Tiger Line, with a detailed individual airframe history of each of their forty-three DC-8s; pilots recollections; a wealth of photographic, technical and promotional material; and two epic essays, covering the history of the airline, and the DC-8.Table of Contents1. The Flying Tiger Line. 2. The Douglas DC-8. 3. Happy Tiger Records. 4. Individual Aircraft List. 5. Flightdeck. 6. The Flying Tigers DC-8-63 Simulator. 7. Three Off This Earth. 8. The NASA DC-8.
£31.50
Astral Horizon Press Jetliners of the Red Star
Book SynopsisThis book tells the story of every jetliner produced by the Soviet Union, including the Tupolev Tu-104 (the world's first successful jetliner), the Ilyushin Il-62 (Aeroflot's flagship), and the supersonic rival to Concorde, the Tu-144 Charger. The detailed story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations taken from Russian archives.
£27.00
Destinworld Publishing Ltd 100 Ways to Fly More And Get More Out of Your
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£9.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The P51 Mustang
Book SynopsisThe P51 Mustang, a single-engine warplane fighter, although a late arrival in the Second World War, proved vital in the crucial air-war conflict in Europe. It was first envisaged in a tactical role - a low to medium level reconnaissance fighter-bomber supporting army ground operations. It did well but was rejected by RAF Fighter Command as a high-level dogfighter as being out-performed above medium levels of altitude. RAF Bomber Command had abandoned day-time raiding over Germany because of the vulnerability of its bombers to fighter attack beyond the range of escort limit range of Fighter Command Spitfires. The waiting Me 10lis and FW 190s would pounce causing huge losses. Bomber Command then continued to take the fight to Germany under cover of darkness.The US Eighth Army Air Force renewed daylight bombing with tactics of attacking in large formations of Boeing B17 Flying Fortresses with heavy machine guns for defensive cover but against experienced Luftwaffe pilots losses again mounted to unsustainable levels. The author gives a stunning picture of air crew experience in which the reader can feel personally involved. Development of the P51 continued and this must be one of the success-stories of the air-war. Rolles-Royce approved the admirable air frame and substituted the RR Merlin engine for the inadequately supercharged Alison engine. Merlin engines had been fitted in the Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfires, de Havilland Mosquito and Avro Lancaster. The result was the Mustang as a virtually unbeatable high-altitude dogfighter with large fuel tanks giving a huge radius of action. So here was a world-class strategic fighter which could protect strategic bombers to the target and home again. The P51 Mustang was the single engine fighter with strategic capability that transformed strategic bombing as a war-winning campaign in Europe. Here is the essential difference between strategy and tactics and connection with concepts of ''offensive'' and ''defensive'' and the unique role of the P51.
£23.75
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Flight Craft 33 Lockheed Martin F35 Lightning II
Book SynopsisThe Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is heralded as the ultimate fifth-generation fighter, merging advanced engineering with multinational collaboration. Developed during a time of military reorganization and technological mergers, it integrates the best features of previous generations into a versatile platform for varied operational roles across military branches. The F-35 is the first fifth-generation multi-service aircraft designed for continuous technological evolution. Despite funding delays and complexities, it remains the largest defense contract in history. Its three variants serve diverse roles: the F-35A for conventional take-off and landing (CTOL), the F-35B for short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL), and the F-35C for carrier operations with Catapult-Assisted Take-Off But Arrested Recovery (CATOBAR). Since its inaugural flight on December 15, 2006, the F-35 has demonstrated exceptional capabilities, becoming a cornerstone of air forces worldwide. Designed to maintain air superiority into the 2070s, it represents the pinnacle of stealth and multi-role combat.
£17.09
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Mosquito Pathfinder
Book SynopsisBomber Command faced mounting challenges as poor bombing results and heavy losses strained aircrews to their limits. The formation of the Pathfinders Force marked a turning point, introducing improved methods for finding and marking targets. The Mosquito, adopted by the Pathfinders, played a critical role in this evolution. Steve Crump's interest in 139 Squadron's Mosquito DZ477 began in the 1990s when he discovered it had crashed near his home in Hereford during a 1944 training exercise. His investigation unearthed the aircraft's remarkable history: over 60 operational missions, involvement in low-level target marking, and connections to 617 Squadron, the iconic Dambusters.Drawing from local memories, official records, and firsthand accounts, Crump paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by the men of 139 and later 627 Squadrons. These elite crews bore immense responsibility, leading missions over heavily defended skies to mark targets in Nazi territory. Their precision became even more critical during operations in France, where minimizing civilian casualties added complexity. DZ477's story encapsulates the broader narrative of Bomber Command's evolving strategies and the heroism of its crews. Crump's account, enriched by unpublished photographs and combat records, honors the extraordinary efforts of those who flew and fought under extreme pressure to ensure mission success.
£21.25
Indy Pub Bit By Bit
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£29.24
HarperCollins Operation Vengeance
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£29.99
Blurb Inc White Water Landings
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£14.50
Amberley Publishing Mil Mi24 Hind Attack Helicopter
Book SynopsisThe inside story of one of the worldâs most famous military helicopters. Written by an acknowledged aircraft expert and accompanied by original photography.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Flying up the Edgware Road
Book SynopsisLavishly illustrated throughout, this is the fascinating story behind this oft-forgotten London industry.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing P51 Mustang
Book SynopsisOne of the foremost fighter aircraft of the Second World War. This highly readable and informed book is an essential briefing on a remarkable aircraft.Trade Review'P-51 Mustang, a true thoroughbred.' -- RAF News, October 2023'A handy summary of development and deployment.' -- The Aviation Historian, November 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Panavia Tornado
Book SynopsisExplore the ground-breaking multi-role aircraft that became Europeâs first line of defence and attack.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Hercules
Book SynopsisWhat links the Bristol Aeroplane Company, Armstrong Whitworth, AVRO, Short Brothers PLC, Handley Page Ltd and Vickers Aviation? The Hercules engine.
£19.54
Amberley Publishing Swissair
Book SynopsisCommercial aviation author Charles Woodley explores an illustrated history of this popular, now defunct, airline.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Heathrow Airport
Book SynopsisA richly illustrated history of Heathrow airport in the late 1940s and 1950s. Nostalgic look back at a golden period of aviation history.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Confessions of an Airline Pilot Why planes crash
Book SynopsisFind out what really happened with the expert investigation into the only crash that Concorde had. This and other detective stories that puzzled investigators are analysed by the author and presented in a highly readable form.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair
Book SynopsisFirst 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 Whitney Double Wasp engine driving an enormous 13 feet 4 inch propeller, the first Corsairs were capable of 417mph. This figure would rise to nearly 450mph in later versions despite the fact that fuel load and overall weight was increased. Production began in 1941, not only by Vought but also by Goodyear and Brewster. The F4U entered service with the US Navy in September 1942, although carrier-borne operations were initiated a little later not by the Americans but by the British Fleet Air Arm. The aircraft subsequently came to be extensively used from land and sea by the US Marines, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force. Famous squadrons like VMF-214 'The Black Sheep' and VF-17 Jolly Rogers', along with many others, maintained total ascendancy over the Japanese for the rest of the war - a remarkable achievement for a single type. After the Second World War, the Corsair stayed in production and was used with distinction by the French in Indo-China and again by the US Navy in Korea. Since then Corsairs have achieved significant success in air races and more and more are being restored to fly for museums and warbird enthusiasts the world over. Martin Bowman's comprehensive new book combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told, in many cases, by the Second World War pilots themselves. Well researched, readable and illustrated with dozens of rare and previously unpublished photographs, The Men Who Flew the Vought F4U Corsair is the perfect book for any fan of the bent wing bird'.
£14.24
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Supersonic BONE
Book SynopsisWhen the B-52 Stratofortress entered operational service with the US Air Force in 1955, work was already underway on de?ning its successor. The B-70 Valkyrie,a Mach 3 jet bomber, was one option. Although two XB-70A prototypes ?ew, the B-70 never went into production. Out of the subsequent Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft program came the B-1A bomber, which ?ew at high speed and low altitude to evade enemy air defenses. The B-1Awas cancelled in favourof ?tting the B-52 with cruise missiles. The B-1, known as the BONE, was revived in 1981 as the improved B-1B to boost American military power and be a symbol of American strength at the peak of Cold War tensions. The B-1B entered service in 1986 with several de?ciencies. The resolution of most of these issues coincided with the end of the Cold War. After the Cold War, the B-1B lost its primary nuclear mission but remained relevant by transforming into a high-speed, long-range, high-payload delivery platform for conventional precision-guided munitions. The ?rst combat use of the B-1B was in 1998 in Iraq. The BONE has proved a highly effective combat aircraft in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria and the former Yugoslavia. This superbly researched and illustrated book traces the BONE's long development and operational history in fascinating detail.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Air War Northern Ireland
Book SynopsisContent should appeal to both military aviation enthusiasts as well as those with an interest in recent British military history.
£14.24
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Panavia Tornado at LowLevel
Book SynopsisThe small group of enthusiasts and photographers who had braved the winter weather and gathered on the slopes of the Lake District's iconic valleys on Wednesday, 9 January 2019, were witnesses to the end of an era. The RAF Tornado GR.4 that raced past them, in some cases at a lower altitude than the onlookers, made the last ever low-level flight by this aircraft in the United Kingdom Low Flying System. Never again would the Mighty Fin', an aircraft that had been a familiar sight among the valleys of the UK for around forty years, provide such a spectacle. First flown in August 1974, the Tornado arguably become of the RAF's most important aircraft of the Cold War. Indeed, the Tornado was the mainstay of RAF strike aircraft, from its early days as a nuclear capable low-level interdiction strike fighter (the GR.1 in RAF service), through to its retirement as a more versatile medium to high-level strike fighter, the GR.4. Along with the shorter-lived Air Defence Variant, the F.2/F.3, t
£27.00
