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The Longest Campaign: Britain'S Maritime Struggle in the Atlantic and Northwest Europe, 1939-1945 by Brian Walter 9781612008561
RRP: $48.75$40.38For four centuries the British realm depended upon sea power to defend its interest and independence against a myriad of threats both military and economic. During this time the Royal Navy established itself as the sovereign of the Seas, helping... -
Fw 200 Condor Units of World War 2 by Chris Goss
RRP: $33.13$27.50The Fw 200 Condor first made an appearance over Norway in April 1940, flying with the unit that eventually become synonymous with it - Kampfgeschwader 40. As the war in the west progressed, and German forces advanced, French airfields opened up, allowing... -
Pioneering Places of British Aviation: The Early Adventures of Powered Flight in the UK by Bruce Hales-Dutton 9781526750150
RRP: $38.98$27.85From as early as the beginning of the nineteenth century, Britain was at the forefront of powered flight. Across the country many places became centres of innovation and experimentation, as increasing numbers of daring men took to the skies. It was in... -
Helicopter Pilot's Manual Vol 1: Principles of Flight and Helicopter Handling by Norman Bailey
RRP: $39.00$32.04This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It concentrates on explaining not only how and why the helicopter flies but also on the correct handling techniques needed to master the flying exercises required to... -
The Dawn of Aviation: The Pivotal Role of Sussex People and Places in the Development of Flight by Roy Brooks 9781526786340
RRP: $48.75$34.36Shoreham airport, founded in 1910, is the oldest airport in the UK and the oldest purpose-built commercial airport in the world. Yet aviation began in Sussex far earlier, with balloonists making landfall at Kingsfold near Horsham in 1785. These early... -
The Polish 'Few': Polish Airmen in the Battle of Britain by Peter Sikora 9781526714855
RRP: $58.50$42.80They came to fight for freedom and their country, they came to fight Germans. Men of the Polish Air Force, who had escaped first to France and then to Britain, to fly alongside the Royal Air Force just as Fighter Command faced its greatest challenge-the... -
Laika's Window: The Legacy of a Soviet Space Dog by Kurt Caswell
RRP: $29.23$19.27Laika began her life as a stray dog on the streets of Moscow and died in 1957 aboard the Soviet satellite Sputnik II. Initially the USSR reported that Laika, the first animal to orbit the earth, had survived in space for seven days, providing valuable... -
Spitfire: Pilots' Stories by Dr Alfred Price 9780750987844
RRP: $48.75$36.15The adventures of some sixty pilots and ground crewmen who flew or worked on the Spitfire during the Second World War. The Spitfire was perhaps the most successful fighter design of all time. It remained at the forefront of its genre from the biplane era... -
Tupolev TU-16: Versatile Cold War Bomber by Yefim Gordon 9780764354182
RRP: $142.33$93.58Developed to meet a Soviet Ministry of Defense requirement for a fast bomber that would counter the threat posed by NATO, the Tu-16 was a ground-breaking project. It was the first Soviet medium bomber to feature swept wings, and it was built around a... -
The First Home-Built Aeroplanes by Arthur W. J. G. Ord-Hume 9781840334494
RRP: $19.40$17.04Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781840334494Author Arthur W. J. G. Ord-HumeFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Stenlake PublishingPublisher Stenlake PublishingDimensions(mm) 273mm *... -
The Zeppelin Offensive: A German Perspective in Pictures and Postcards by David Marks 9781526737199
RRP: $29.23$21.35Fly, Zeppelin! Help us in the war. Fly to England, England shall be destroyed by fire. Zeppelin, fly!' Such was the hymn which the children sang; such the refrain which greeted the aged inventor, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, wherever he went. Why was... -
Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe 1939-42 by Neil Page
RRP: $38.98$27.85Military and aviation history enthusiasts have always been interested in the fighter pilots of Hitler's Luftwaffe. Some of their stories are extraordinary. Fighting from the Arctic Circle to the North African deserts, from the Caucasus in the East to... -
Bournemouth Airport Through Time by Mike Phipp
RRP: $31.18$21.16Bournemouth Airport was first opened as RAF Hurn on 1 August 1941, one of the bases established by the RAF to counter the Luftwaffe presence across the Channel in northern France. RAF Hurn would go on to serve as a base for the development of radar in... -
World War II US Gunships: YB-40 Flying Fortress and XB-41 Liberator Bomber Escorts by Dr William Wolf
RRP: $27.28$19.01The XB-40 and XB-41 were secret, little-known experimental modifications of the B-17F and B-24D, respectively, into heavily-armed bomber gunships sometimes referred to as "bomber escorters". They were developed during early World War II in response to... -
The Flying Mathematicians of World War I by Tony Royle
RRP: $68.25$46.55Keith Lucas was killed instantly when his BE2 biplane collided with that of a colleague over Salisbury Plain on 5 October 1916. As a captain in the Royal Flying Corps, Lucas would have known that his death was a very real risk of the work he was doing in... -
Douglas DC-3: A Legends of Flight Illustrated History by Wolfgang Borgmann 9780764367106
RRP: $54.58$36.31The Douglas DC-3 was a twin-engine airliner that first flew in 1935 and was a pioneer during the early ears of international commercial flight. An elegant and robust design, the DC-3 was the definitive American airliner of the immediate pre-World War II... -
John Houbolt: The Unsung Hero of the Apollo Moon Landings by William F. Causey 9781612496573
RRP: $42.80$32.27In May 1961, President Kennedy announced that the United States would attempt to land a man on the moon and return him safely to the earth before the end of that decade. Yet NASA did not have a specific plan for how to accomplish that goal. Over the next... -
DH Hornet and Sea Hornet: De Havilland's Ultimate Piston-engined Fighter Tony Butler 9781905414123
RRP: $48.65$35.08Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905414123Author Tony ButlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Dalrymple and Verdun PublishingPublisher Dalrymple and Verdun PublishingWeight(grams)... -
The Nimrod by Martyn Chorlton
RRP: $29.23$18.92With its roots dating back to the late 1940s and the de Havilland Comet airliner, the Nimrod already had pedigree when it first appeared in the late 1960s in place of the Avro Shackleton in the Maritime Reconnaissance role. Fewer than fifty were built... -
Restoration Force: Grass Roots Preservation of Civilian and Military Aircraft by Enthusiasts Worldwide by Gavin Hoffen
RRP: $29.25$22.11Walk into any of the myriad aircraft museums dotted across the world and you can appreciate the wonderfully restored and preserved exhibits on display. But what about the many gems lovingly brought back to life and hiding away in people's garages, sheds,... -
Make: Drones by David McGriffy
RRP: $46.78$30.75Make: Drones will help the widest possible audience understand how drones work by providing several DIY drone projects based on the world's most popular robot controller--the Arduino. The information imparted in this book will show Makers how to build... -
Coffee, Tea or Me? by Donald Bain
RRP: $33.77$25.99Remember when flying was glamorous and sexy, even fun? When airline food was gourmet, everyone dressed up for a flight, and stewardesses catered to our every need-at least in our imaginations? This classic memoir by two audaciously outspoken young... -
The Standard Pilot Log (Navy Blue): ASA-SP-57 by ASA Staff 9781560273301
RRP: $19.48$18.04Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781560273301Author ASA StaffFormat HardbackPage Count 110Imprint Aviation Supplies & Academics IncPublisher Aviation Supplies & Academics IncWeight(grams)... -
Almost Forgotten: The Search for Aviation Accidents in Northumberland by Chris R. Davies
RRP: $39.00$27.87The beautiful hills of Northumberland hide the secrets of our almost forgotten recent history. The sites of many air crashes are difficult lt to locate, even though these aircraft and sometimes their crew met their fate relatively recently. Chris Davies... -
Leeds - Bradford Airport Through Time by Alan Phillips 9781445606095
RRP: $33.13$22.37Opened in 1931 as Yeadon Aerodrome, Leeds-Bradford Airport is the largest in Yorkshire. Regular flights began from the airport in 1935 with a service to Newcastle, Edinburgh and London (Heston). During the war, the airfield was used as a shadow factory... -
Japanese Aircraft Equipment: 1940-1945 by Robert C. Mikesh
RRP: $124.78$81.32As a companion book to the previously published Japanese Aircraft Interiors, by the same author, this book defines more closely the equipment that outfitted these aircraft. There are chapters on such aircraft installed equipment as instruments, radios,... -
Combat Aircraft: The Legendary Models Riccardo Niccoli 9788854420335
RRP: $58.50$42.51A book for those with passion and appreciation for fighter planes and the history of aviation. Follow the rapid technological innovation and the global events that led to their evolution. From the models used in two world wars to those that dominated the... -
Born to Fly: From Hangar Floor to Chief Pilot by Bob Williams 9781914489372
RRP: $33.13$24.73Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781914489372Author Bob WilliamsFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint SunRise Publishing LtdPublisher SunRise Publishing LtdWeight(grams) 700gDimensions(mm)... -
George Errington: A Test Pilot's Story by Mike Phipp 9781445695228
RRP: $33.13$22.37George Errington was a well-known and popular test pilot from 1935 to 1955. His name appeared frequently in aviation magazines of the time and he ranks with the likes of Cunningham, Duke, Falk and Lithgow. He joined the Airspeed company at Portsmouth in... -
Cyclic and Collective by Shawn Coyle 9780557090662
RRP: $83.85$73.67Possibly the most complete book written to date on helicopters and helicopter flying. Covers subjects not covered by other manuals such as turbine engines, performance, flight manuals, automatic flight controls, legal aspects, introductory stability and... -
International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide by Ron Bartsch 9780367669836
RRP: $64.33$56.86International Aviation Law: A Practical Guide explains the international context and application of the law as it applies to commercial and recreational aviation, and to the broader aviation environment. It provides a comprehensive introduction to all... -
Competency-Based Education in Aviation: Exploring Alternate Training Pathways by Suzanne K. Kearns
RRP: $64.33$56.86Whether a trainee is studying air traffic control, piloting, maintenance engineering, or cabin crew, they must complete a set number of training 'hours' before being licensed or certified. The aviation industry is moving away from an hours-based to a... -
Scratch One Flattop: The First Carrier Air Campaign and the Battle of the Coral Sea by Robert C. Stern
RRP: $68.25$59.94By the beginning of May 1942, five months after the Pearl Harbor attack, the US Navy was ready to challenge the Japanese moves in the South Pacific. When the Japanese sent troops to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, the Americans sent the carriers... -
The Buccaneer by Martyn Chorlton
RRP: $31.18$21.16The Blackburn, later Hawker Siddeley, Buccaneer enjoyed an incredible service career that lasted over four decades. Designed as a carrier-borne attack aircraft, the Buccaneer was a solid aircraft designed to take the punishment of carrier operations and... -
Flying to the Sun: A History of Britain's Holiday Airlines by Charles Woodley
RRP: $38.98$29.29The end of the Second World War not only brought peace to a war-weary population but also delivered a plethora of surplus transport aircraft, crew and engineers, which could be easily and cheaply repurposed to 'lift' the mood of the British population... -
Taking to the Air: An Illustrated History of Flight Lily Ford 9780712352611
RRP: $48.75$32.72The possibilities of flight have long fascinated us. Each innovation captivated a broad public, from those who gathered to witness winged medieval visionaries jumping from towers, to those who tuned in to watch the moon landings. Throughout history,... -
Foundations of Airline Finance: Methodology and Practice Bijan Vasigh 9781138367814
RRP: $107.23$95.00There are few industries that have had a more profound impact on business and society over the last century than aviation. This book is an accessible, up-to-date introduction to the current state of the aviation industry which provides readers with the... -
Bristol 1910-59 by Key Publishing
RRP: $31.18$23.95While not the first aircraft manufacturer in Britain, Bristol had the distinct advantage of being created by a well-established businessman, rather than an enthusiastic aviator, by the name of Sir George White. Bristol grew rapidly, from a few hangars at... -
Lloyd Aereo Boliviano by Barry Lloyd
RRP: $31.18$13.86Even in aviation circles, the name Lloyd A reo Boliviano is not a name that quickly comes to mind, but its story is one which deserves to be told. Perhaps its aircraft were not seen as regularly as those of other Sothern American airlines because its... -
Schneider Trophy Aircraft 1913-1931 by Derek N. James 9781781554180
RRP: $78.00$60.06At the end of 1912 Jacques Schneider announced his intention of presenting an annual trophy for an international seaplane contest. There were only twelve Schneider contests but they were major international events with the major rivals being Britain and...