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Junkers Ju 88C Day and Nightfighters
Av Chris Goss
Häftad, 2026
215 kr
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An illustrated account of the action-packed combat missions carried out by the Luftwaffe's powerfully armed Junkers Ju 88C day and nightfighters.The Junkers Ju 88A was the Luftwaffe's most effective medium bomber during much of World War 2, and its high speed and surprising agility made it an ideal …
Fw 190 Schlacht Units
Häftad, 2026
222 kr
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An illustrated account of the Fw 190 'tank-buster' and its operations on the Eastern, Western and Mediterranean Fronts from 1942–45. The Fw 190 offered the Luftwaffe a reliable successor to the Ju 87 Stuka, able to operate from primitive forward airfields in both the freezing winters of the Soviet …
Fw 190 Jabo Units in the West
Häftad, 2026
215 kr
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An illustrated study of the Luftwaffe’s iconic Fw 190 Jabo units and their high-speed, low-level attacks on the south coast of England. The service debut of the Fw 190 in the late summer of 1941 marked a quantum leap in the Luftwaffe’s capability to oppose the RAF on the Channel Front. Conceived to …
Heinkel He 219 Units
Häftad, 2026
215 kr
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An illustrated study of the famous Heinkel He 219 – the Luftwaffe's only pupose-built nightfighter – and its role in the bitterly contested nocturnal defence of the Reich.Originally conceived as a high-performance reconnaissance aircraft, the Heinkel He 219 went on to become the Luftwaffe’s only …
Mosquito Units in the Far East
Av Jeremy Walsh
Häftad, 2026
207 kr
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An illustrated history of the remarkable DH 98 Mosquito, from its unusual design and construction through to its pivotal actions the Far East. The RAF and RAAF’s de Havilland DH 98 Mosquito played an important role in forcing the Japanese retreat from Burma and the Far East. Combining innovative …
A-6 Intruder Units of the Vietnam War
Av Rick Morgan
Häftad, 2012
210 kr
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The complete story of A-6 combat operations during the Vietnam War, illustrated throughout.Designed in the years following the Korean War and then manufactured for over 30 years starting in 1960, the A-6 quickly became the most capable attack aircraft in the US Navy's stable. The first squadron, …
US Army AH-1 Cobra Units in Vietnam
Häftad, 2003
210 kr
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An illustrated combat history of Bell’s AH-1 Cobra, the first dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world.Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanics of the ubiquitous UH-1 Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced …
Me 262 Units in Combat
Häftad, 2024
207 kr
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An illustrated account of the first jet-powered combat aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262, and its short but action-packed career during World War 2.Powered by the Jumo 004 jet engine, the Me 262 outclassed anything the Allies had in terms of speed and firepower, offering, as an interceptor, a …
US Navy F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War 1969-73
Häftad, 2018
210 kr
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A detailed study of one of the US's most famous post-war aircraft, the F-4 Phantom, which saw service in three branches of the US military during the Vietnam War.Although the F-4 Phantom II was the most important fighter-bomber to see action with all three American services during the Vietnam War, …
A-10 Thunderbolt II Units of Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-14
Av Gary Wetzel
Häftad, 2015
210 kr
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The untold story of A-10 units in Operation Enduring Freedom reaches its conclusion with this second of two volumes focusing on the type’s combat missions in Afghanistan.Featuring numerous first-hand accounts and photography from those who experienced the conflict, along with imagery from official …
RAF Tornado Units of Gulf War I
Häftad, 2021
210 kr
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When the Gulf Crisis of 1990 was triggered by the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the RAF responded by sending Tornado F 3 fighters to Saudi Arabia to help defend the country against further aggression.These aircraft were followed by the deployment of Tornado GR 1 strike/attack aircraft to Bahrain. …
B-36 ‘Peacemaker’ Units of the Cold War
Häftad, 2022
195 kr
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Conceived during 1941 in case Germany occupied Britain, when US bombers would then have insufficient range to retaliate, the B-36 was to be primarily a ‘10,000-mile bomber’ with heavy defensive armament, six engines and a performance that would prevent interception by fighters.Although rapid …
B-2A Spirit Units in Combat
Häftad, 2006
248 kr
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The B-2A ‘Spirit’ was an aircraft conceived to fight the Cold War but which has proved invaluable to both the ‘New World Order’ and more recently the ‘War on Terrorism’.The combination of low-observability, precision strike, range and payload flexibility has made the ‘Spirit’ the weapon of choice …
He 111 Kampfgeschwader on the Russian Front
Av John Weal
Häftad, 2013
210 kr
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An illustrated combat history of the He 111, with its distinctive glazed nose, which came to symbolise the German mastery of the skies in the early war years, especially the Russian campaign.The twin-engined He 111 was the mainstay of the Luftwaffe’s bomber arm at the start of World War ll. …
He 111 Kampfgeschwader in the West
Av John Weal
Häftad, 2012
210 kr
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Originally designed in the mid-1930s as a fast airliner that could be easily adapted for the bombing role, the He 111 first saw action in Spain with the Legion Condor during the civil war.By the time Germany invaded Poland, more than 700 were in service with the Luftwaffe's Kampfgeschwadern, and …
F-15C Eagle Units in Combat
Av Steve Davies
Häftad, 2005
210 kr
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The F-15A/C is irrefutably the most successful jet fighter in recent decades.Serving in the Air Forces of Israel, the United States and Saudi Arabia, it has racked up a kill ratio exceeding 105:0. Despite its age, it has remained the leading operational air superiority and intercept platform in …
A-6 Intruder Units 1974-96
Av Rick Morgan
E-bok, 2017
243 kr
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In the three decades following Vietnam, the veteran A-6 Intruder remained the most powerful strike aircraft available to the US Navy and Marine Corps. Engaged in operations over Cambodia, Lebanon and Libya during the 1970s and 80s, the A-6 maintained its reputation as the ''Main Battery'' of …
B-47 Stratojet Units of the Cold War
Häftad, 2026
206 kr
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An illustrated account of the development and operations of the B-47 Stratojet, one of the most influential aircraft of the Cold War.The B-47 Stratojet was the most numerous jet bomber to ever serve with the USAAF’s Strategic Air Command (SAC), and arguably Boeing's most significant aircraft. …
Junkers Ju 188 Units of World War 2
E-bok, 2022
229 kr
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This volume examines the history and development of the Ju 188 twin-engined aircraft, the Luftwaffe''s attempt to enhance and improve its peerless Ju 88. The Junkers Ju 188 was the epitome of mid-war German twin-engined aircraft design, representing the enhancement of an earlier type and …
Arado Ar 234 Bomber and Reconnaissance Units
Häftad, 2020
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204 kr
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When the revolutionary twin jet-powered Arado Ar 234 first appeared in the skies over north-west Europe in the summer of 1944, it represented the state-of-the-art in terms of aeronautical and technical development.The Ar 234 was a formidable aircraft – powered by Jumo 004Bs, the same engine used by …
Typhoon Wings of 2nd TAF 1943–45
Av Chris Thomas
E-bok, 2013
235 kr
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In this book, aviation expert Chris Thomas - inspired to research Typhoons by his own father, who flew numerous raids in a Typhoon during World War 2 - extols the great importance of the Typhoon wings in the ultimate Allied victory in Europe. The Typhoon was the RAF''s heavyweight fighter-bomber of …
B-57 Canberra Units of the Vietnam War
Av T. E. Bell
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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A detailed history of the world''s first truly successful jet bomber and its role in the Vietnam War. The B-57 Canberra was the first jet-powered American attack aircraft committed to the Vietnam War. Involved in day-to-day interdiction missions as well as in classified “black” missions and a …
Israeli A-4 Skyhawk Units in Combat
Av Shlomo Aloni
E-bok, 2013
221 kr
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An illustrated combat history of the A-4 Skyhawk, which flew numerous attack missions in Israeli service and initiated the Israeli Air Force''s transition from French to US aircraft. The light and agile A-4 Skyhawk was the first modern American jet to be offered to the Israeli Air Force, marking …
A-26 Invader Units of World War 2
Av Jim Roeder
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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Designed to combine the bombing capability of the B-26 Marauder with the versatility of the ground-attack A-20 Havoc, the A-26 Invader would become the USAAF''s attack bomber par excellence. Capable of flying low-level strafing or conventional bombing missions by simply changing the nose …
US Navy A-1 Skyraider Units of the Vietnam War
E-bok, 2013
238 kr
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A detailed, illustrated combat history of an aircraft described as a legend in its own time. The A-1 was designed for use in World War 2, yet proved so versatile and capable that it saw service in the Vietnam War some 20 years later. Nicknamed the ''flying dump truck'', the A-1 was a key component …
Israeli F-15 Eagle Units in Combat
Av Shlomo Aloni
E-bok, 2013
238 kr
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Post-Yom Kippur War, Israel purchased the F-15 Eagle, the then world''s best air-to-air fighter, in an effort to prevent another surprise attack from the air. For the first time in its history the IDF/AF operated a fighter that was a full generation ahead of opposing interceptors in the region. The …
Mosquito Bomber/Fighter-Bomber Units 1942–45
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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Truly an example of engineering ingenuity born out of the desperation of war, the legendary ''all-wooden'' Mosquito was perhaps the best twin-engined fighter-bomber of its size to see action in World War 2. The first bomber variant to enter service was the B Mk IV, initial examples of which were …
Mitsubishi Type 1 Rikko ‘Betty’ Units of World War 2
Av Osamu Tagaya
E-bok, 2013
257 kr
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The most produced Japanese bomber of the war, the G4M saw action on every front from the first day of the Pacific conflict through to VJ-Day. The ''Betty''s'' very long range made it a key weapon during the opening year of the war. However, to achieve this, the aircraft was built with very little …
Air War in the Falklands 1982
Av Chris Chant
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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The war fought between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982, for the possession of the Falkland Islands, was probably the last ''colonial'' war that will ever be undertaken by the British. This book shows how the key to British success was the speed with which the British gained and then …
B-17 Flying Fortress Units of the Eighth Air Force (part 2)
E-bok, 2013
243 kr
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The Boeing B-17, which has come to epitomise the American war effort in Europe, took the fight to Germans from the late summer of 1942 through to VE-Day. Its primary operator in Western Europe was the ''Mighty Eighth'', who controlled 27 bomb groups for much of the war. This second of two volumes …
