Rare Interesting Photographs, Well Researched Historical Text, Informative Captions, Useful to Modellers
How the determination of young pilots transformed the Corsair from an aircraft considered too dangerous to fly from carriers into a successful carrier fighter.
The story of Gresley and his locomotives is a well-trodden path - but our view of his achievements is a blinkered one because it fails to recognise all the other people who played a part in his work.
good photographic coverage with newly researched facts
Good Photographic Coverage, Informative Long Captions, New Factual Information, Useful to Modellers.
A fresh perspective on the lives of these iconic locomotives. Describes in a compelling way the true nature of design engineering. Brings to life a time of great upheaval and great endeavour. Much previously unpublished material.
In their book Gresley's Silver Link' the authors analysed the evolution of the A4s Gresley's and their service up to Gresley's death in 1941. This book takes this compelling story from the early years of the war up to their demise in the 1960s.
The first biography of this important figure in railway history. Based upon Spencer's own unique archive and memories. Well illustrated. Draws upon much previously unpublished material.