A compact but comprehensive guide to the iconic fighter planes that fought during World War II, which features full colour profile artwork throughout.
The Hurricane was the RAF's first monoplane fighter and saw significant combat during the fight over France and the Battle of Britain. This title tells the story of the dramatic... Læs mere
An illustrated study of the legendary Spitfire and the evolving tactics behind its early defence of Britain’s shores.
Discover what it felt like to be a fighter pilot during those crucial moments of the Battle of Britain flying some of the most iconic planes during a combat when both man and machine were tested to the limit.
As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on the offensive.
The last quality Japanese fighter, the Shiden/Shiden-Kai was tasked with holding the line against the massed squadrons of American aircraft in the dying days of the Pacific War.
Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years. This pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the... Læs mere
The story of the aces that flew the Hawker Hurricane, the RAF's first monoplane fighter.
The F-14 Tomcat was the weapon of choice to strike hard and fast against the enemies of the US in the wake of the September 11 attacks. This book explores... Læs mere
This book explores the role of the US Navy Hornet units in the northern Iraqi campaign, the first Navy Reserve unit to be mobilized since the Korean War.
The exploits achieved by the units that flew these jets into combat is detailed in this volume, the third of three titles published in the Combat Aircraft series on what has been dubbed by many TACAIR insiders the ‘Hornet’s War’.
An illustrated history of one of the most important aircraft models to the US Navy in the Middle East.