Archive for Items Categorized 'Aviation', only excerpts shown, click title for full entry.

Republic P-47B-D Razorback

by Robert Pęczkowski

A remarkable multi-role American WWII aircraft—designed and built by two Russians. Aimed at the scale modeler, this book offers a grand look at the smallest of details but no big-picture operational history.

From Schoolboy to Station Commander

by Jock Heron

This autobiographical memoir by a career RAF pilot who also worked with and then for aero engine maker Rolls-Royce sheds light on man facets of active-duty flying, engineering/admin, and procurement.

Hawker Hurricane

by Marek Ryś

A high-level survey of all Marks of the famous British WW II fighter that was the RAF’s first-ever monoplane. Specifically aimed at scale modelers and anyone who wants a quick but solid synopsis.

P-51D Mustang American Aces

by Artur Juszczak

The P-51D was the definitive version of the Mustang P-51D and the primary USAAF fighter in Europe. Tons of kit models exist and if you want to customize them, this is your book.

Bill Lancaster: The Final Verdict

by Ralph Barker

Romance. Record-flying. Murder. Acquittal. Fatal plane crash in the desert: accident? suicide? What, you’re still on the fence whether you want to read this book??

Berlin Airlift: Air Bridge to Freedom

by Bruce McAllister

So you survived six years of war, three years of occupation. You’re rebuilding your city, your life. And then one day the electricity is off, the gas burner doesn’t light, you’re under siege, and when the food runs out. . . . Enter, the biggest airlift the world had seen.

Sukhoi Su-24

by Yefim Gordon & Dmitriy Komissarov

Pick any three current conflicts from the news and chances are someone is operating this now 45-year-old aircraft in anger. What makes the Fencer so capable for so long? From micro to macro detail, this book answers everything.

Men of the Battle of Britain

by Kenneth G. Wynn

Some 3,000 men denied the German Luftwaffe air superiority over Britain and thereby changed the war and the world. This monumental book records each of their stories and particulars.

Paint Locker Magic: A History of Naval Aviation Special Markings and Artwork

by William Tate & Jim Meehan

There are lots of books about nose art—this one takes a completely unexpected tack and explores, among other things, why naval aircraft have fewer decorations than those of other services.

Restoring Museum Aircraft

by Robert C. Mikesh

Remember how you used to see non-original polished metal, even chrome, in the engine compartments of cars in serious concours d’elegance? Well, times have changed, and so have the philosophical approaches to automotive restoration.

RAF In Camera: 1950s

by Keith Wilson

Both in terms of aviation technology and politics, the 1950s were a fertile period because of the transition from propeller to jet and the global changes in the balance of power. This photo album documents both.

A Chronology of Aviation

by Jim Winchester

A handy and solid overview of civil and military flight but, inevitable in a book this small, limited in scope.

Newer Entries »
« Older Entries