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Willy Messerschmitt
Pioneer of Aviation Design Ebert, Kaiser & Peters. Willy Messerschmitt was one
of the most significant of Germany's aeronautical design engineers. This book
examines his life as a designer, aircraft builder, and businessman. It begins
with gliders, covers sport planes, passenger liners, military aircraft, and
continues on with the activities of Messerschmitt after WWII including
developments in Spain and Egypt. 416 pgs, 670+ photos and illustrations, 8½"x
11", hdbd.
#0005077
Price: $49.95
Messerschmitts Over Sicily
Diary of a Luftwaffe Fighter Commander.
Steinhoff. Luftwaffe ace Johannes Steinhoff recounts the final days of the
German air force in Sicily in 1943 when, facing crushing odds and commander
Hermann Goering, the author and his fellow Bf 109 pilots took to the skies
facing waves of Allied aircraft. With a captivating narrative and a piercing
analysis, this is an unflinching look at Luftwaffe combat, tactics, and
leadership during the campaign for Sicily. 288 pages, 10 B&W photographs, 6"x
9", softcover.
#0019125
Price: $17.95
Warbird Recovery
The Hunt for a Rare World War II Plane in Siberia, Russia
Page. "A compelling, exciting page-turner that should be read by all who've
dreamed or are dreaming about recovering pieces of history. An owner's manual of
the do's and don'ts of warbird recovery." - Michael "Worf" Dorn. This gripping
true story of an American's journey to Russia to recover a rare Messerschmitt Bf
109 fighter that crashed during World War II is packed with action, intrigue and
danger at every turn of the page. 204 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.
#0010230
Price: $17.95
Messerschmitt Me 109 Volume 1
From 1936 to 1942. Elbied & Jouineau. This heavily illustrated history of the
famed Me 109 spans the height of the Third Reich. Over 200 color illustrations
show the camouflage and markings used on all fronts by Germany and its allies.
Forty black and white photos, most never before published, have also been
included to tell the complete story of this remarkable aircraft. Perfect for
modeler and historian alike! 84 pgs., 220 color plus 40 B&W illus., 7¾"x 9¼",
sfbd.
#0005794
Price: $22.95
Messerschmitt Me 109 in Swiss Air Force Service
Hoch. This heavily illustrated book - featuring hundreds of
never-before-published photographs - describes the procurement, operation and
technical aspects of the legendary Messerschmitt Me 109 fighter in Swiss service
during and after World War II. Includes a detailed examination of the Me 109G
"Gustav" and a chapter on camouflage paint and markings. 256 pages, 450+ B&W and
color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0021104
Price: $59.95
Nine Lives
Deere. The renowned autobiography of New Zealand's most famous RAF pilot from
the Munich crisis until the invasion of France in 1944. Al Deere experienced the
drama of the early days of the Battle of Britain while operating with Spitfire
squadrons, he shot down an Me 109 in the first recorded combat between a
Spitfire and a Messerschmitt (one of his 22 confirmed kills), and he survived
three escapes by parachute. Here is his story. 284 pgs., 5"x 7¾" sfbd
#0003798
Price: $9.95
Building
the Messerschmitt Bf 109
Softbound Book Projects for Scale Modelers
Hjermstad & Phillips. Here are twelve Bf 109 model-building
projects, ranging from out-of-the-box to conversions and
highly detailed replicas using aftermarket and scratchbuilt
parts to enhance detail. Covers cutting, drilling, thinning,
rescribing panel lines, repositioning controls, and using
photoetched metal and resin parts - all the things that add
a little extra life to projects. Models are finished with a
variety of painting techniques using enamels and acrylic
paints. 88 pgs., 200+ color and B&W photos, 8¼"x 10¾", sfbd.
#0006800
Price: $16.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109E Walk Around
Softbound Book Stapfer. The spearhead of the
Luftwaffe's fighter force between 1939 and 1941, the Bf 109E
progressed from the -1 to the -7 variant, over time
incorporating improvements in engine performance, armament,
windshield and canopy, and pilot protection. Take a close
look at the Bf 109E "Emil" in this examination that focuses
primarily on the highly produced E-3 variant. 80 pages,
color and B&W photographs, 12 color profiles, 11"x 8½", softcover.
#0030150 Price: $16.95
WW2
Luftwaffe Fighter Modeling
Hardbound Book Coughlin. From the fearsome
Messerschmitt Bf 109 to the Heinkel 219 Nightfighter, the
WWII era Luftwaffe offers the modeler a wealth of
opportunity, inspiration and challenge. This superb volume
forms a key practical reference for the modeler from basic
construction through to super-detailing, providing plenty of
hints and tips to help bring out the very best in your
models. 128 pgs., 250 color photos, 8¼"x 11¾", hdbd.
#0005403 Price: $34.95
This book will help you model the
standard Luftwaffe single-seat fighter of the early war
years - the Bf 109, mount of aces such as Adolf Galland and
Werner Mölders. Detailed, step-by-step modeling instructions
and expert tips provide everything you need to model a range
of Bf 109 variants, including the Mistel composite aircraft,
in camouflage schemes ranging from Northwest Europe to the
Eastern Front and Western Desert. 64 pgs., 145 color photos,
color profiles, scale drawings and more. 7¼"x 9¾", sfbd.
#0006222 Price: $17.95
Aero Detail Vol. 1
Softbound Book Aero Detail 1: Bf-109E. Color photos of virtually
every detail of the E-3 on display in the Deutsches Museum and of the E-3/B
on display at the Battle of Britain Museum. 120 color photos of the restored
aircraft, 20 photos of the 109E in action, detailed line drawings of the
plane and its systems, and a wonderful drawing of the fuselage structure. 64
pgs., 10"x 10", sfbd.
#<0005140
Price: $34.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109 at War
hardbound Book van Ishoven. From the Spanish
Civil War to the end of WWII the Messerschmitt was one of
the most famous aircraft of its era. The aircraft evolved over the course of its career, with late-war fighters
possessing upgraded weapons and equipment in response to
previous combat experience. This heavily illustrated,
classic account goes beyond the mere facts and figures to
include firsthand accounts by many who actually flew the
plane. 160 pgs., 245 B&W photos, 9"x 12", hdbd.
#0005793 Price: $29.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109 A-E
Hardbound Book Radinger & Schick. The Bf 109 was
an innovative, ground-breaking design that went on to see
action in every theater of operations in WWII and become the
most-produced fighter aircraft of all time. This book
describes factually and accurately the development, testing
and technology of the Bf 109 as well as the production
variants Bf 109A to Bf 109E. 136 pgs., over 150 photos and
line drawings, 8½"x 11", hdbd.
#0003807 Price: $34.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F-K
Hardbound Book Radinger & Otto. 1941 saw the
advent of the Bf 109F, a clearly improved version, which was
soon replaced by the more powerful and better-armed Bf 109G.
The Bf 109H high-altitude fighter reached a ceiling of
14,000 meters, and the Bf 109K, the most potent of all the
variants, entered production in the last year of the war.
This is a complete summary of all versions from the F to the
K. 160 pgs., 150+ color and B&W photographs, 8½" x 11", hdbd.
#0005075 Price: $34.95
Luftwaffe Profile Vol. 2
Softbound Book Manfred Griehl. Continues the
story begun in the "F" series book (also available) with the
later "G" and "K" variants, showing the improvements
incorporated in these upgraded aircraft. 52 pgs., 80 B&W
photos, technical drawings and a 3-page foldout of large
color profiles. 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0003713 Price: $14.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109 F, G & K Series
Hardbound Book Prien & Rodeike. Continues the
authoritative look at the Bf 109. Companion to A-E series
above. 490 photos, 208 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.
#0003735 Price: $34.95
Scutts. This aircraft first saw
action in the Spanish Civil War and by the time of the major
German offensives in 1939-40 it was the Luftwaffe's
principal fighter. This book includes chronology,
prototypes, operational history, aces, variants, technical
specifications, model kit information and more. 96 pgs., 75
B&W photos, 19 color profiles, 3-views and more. 7½"x 9¾",
sfbd.
#0005907 Price: $14.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109
The Operational Record
Hardbound Book
Scutts. History starts with the
pre-war prototype development and flight testing, and the
first combat missions in the Spanish Civil War. Traces the
evolution of the different models from the 109B through 109K
and looks at the different roles the aircraft played
throughout the war. Also included are comprehensive details
of surviving aircraft. 176 pgs., 60 B&W illustrations, 7"x
9½", hdbd.
Messerschmitt Bf 109 Recognition Manual
Hardbound Book Fernandez-Sommerau. Based on
original German Air Ministry and manufacturer's records and
documentation that have been contrasted with wartime
photographs and archaeological studies of wrecks, this
comprehensive history examines all known production variants
including the Bf 109 A, B, C, D, E, T, F, G and K to give
insight into both the mass-produced and "little-known"
types. 224 pages, 200+ photographs, 9"x 12", hardcover.
#0011138 Price: $56.95
Classic WWII Aviation, Vol. 2
Hardbound Book Edward Shacklady. This is the
history of Willy Messerschmitt's Bf 109, which saw service
with the Luftwaffe for nearly a decade. Although no exact
figures are available, it is thought that over 33,000 were
built, representing more than 60% of all the single-engine
fighters produced by Germany during WWII. Adolf Galland and
Helmuth Wick are just two of the leading Luftwaffe pilots
who amassed high victory scores in this dominant Luftwaffe
fighter. 160 pgs., 7"x 10", hdbd.
#0005333 Price: $29.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109F Luftwaffe Profile Vol. 13
Softbound Book Manfred Griehl. The famed Bf 109F is shown on a
variety of war fronts, with coverage of its various markings, paint schemes
(including color profiles) and up-close detail. 48 pgs., 100+ B&W photos and
drawings, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0005194 Price: $14.95
Messerschmitt Bf 109 in the West
Luftwaffe at War Series Vol. 5
Softbound Book
Payne. This photo-essay, one of a
21-volume series, covers every aspect of the Luftwaffe in
World War II, examining the men and the aircraft they flew
as it charts the rise and fall of this mighty force. This
softbound, 72 pg. volume contains 105 B&W photos along with
8 pages of color and measures 7"x 10".
The Bf 109 was the dominant fighter of early WWII and a
revolutionary aircraft in its time. This superbly
illustrated volume traces the Bf 109's story from its
origins to triumph over French and British opposition in the
conquest of France and its fate over southern England in
late 1940. The intervening years are also covered with
images of the men and planes of the Legion Condor, fighting
in the Spanish Civil War, plus details of the tactical
lessons learned from the Polish campaign of 1939, when the
Bf 109 went a long way towards making victory quick and
complete.
With images drawn largely from private collections and
mostly never published in book form before, this volume
reveals much on the Bf 109âs early career. The drama of this
period of revolution in aviation technology is captured in
this original and analytical study.
Weal. This volume tells the story of the
daylight air battles over Germany as seen through the eyes of the Bf 109
aces involved. You'll see tactics change from the early days - when
Luftwaffe pilots waited for short-ranged Allied fighters to turn back before
attacking invading bombers - through the see-saw battle for aerial
supremacy, the advent of the P-51, the growing might of the heavy bomber
streams, and the final desperate measures against overwhelming odds. 96
pages, 87 B&W photographs, 36 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#0015378 Price: 22.95
Romanian
Aces of World War 2 Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 54
Softbound Book Bérnad. The Royal Rumanian Air
Force had been allied to the Luftwaffe since signing a
Tripartite Pact with Germany and Italy in 1940. This book
reveals how the RRAF fought the communists until 1944, when
the Red Army crossed the border, forcing an armistice. The
modest RRAF claimed over 1,500 kills in Bf 109Es, and their
aces and aircraft are presented here. 96 pages, 90 B&W
photographs, 32 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#0015102 Price: $20.95
Bf 109 Aces of the Russian Front
Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 37
Softbound Book John Weal. The highest scoring aces of any
World War II conflict were the Luftwaffe pilots involved in the bloody
combat of the Eastern Front from 1941 to 1945. No fewer than ten German
aces, most flying the venerable Bf 109, scored more than 200 kills each
against the Soviets. Here is the story of these Eastern Front aces with
approximately 100 B&W photographs and 30 color aircraft profiles. 96 pages,
7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#<0006063
Price: $22.95
Weal. The four-year Eastern Front campaign
fought between Germany and Russia produced the greatest number of Luftwaffe
aces of World War II - many with staggering victory numbers. This heavily
illustrated book, through never-before-published photographs and firsthand
accounts from the combat veterans, examines the Luftwaffe pilots who are
credited with 50-100 victories and their successful tactics and planes. 96
pages, 95 B&W photographs, 36 color profiles, 7¼"x 9½", softcover.
#0015414
Weal. The period covered in this
volume was considered to be the "glory years" for the
Jagdwaffe–fresh from the experience gained in the Spanish
Civil War–and for the Bf 109 in particular. Bf 109 pilots
swept all before them in support of the Blitzkrieg across
continental Europe, but suffered badly during the Battle of
Britain. 96 pgs including 3-view drawings and 12 pgs. of
color profiles and portraits., 100+ photos, 7¼"x 9¾". sfbd.
#0001687
Price: $22.95
Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe in World War II
Hardbound Book Kaplan. This book examines the legendary German
aces of World War II, including Werner Molders, Gunther Rall, Adolf Galland,
Erich Hartmann, Johannes Steinhoff and others; the history of classic
Luftwaffe fighter aircraft - such as the Bf 109 and Fw 190 - along with the
advantages and disadvantages of each; the skills that a successful fighter
pilot must possess; and the development of fighter tactics. 208 pages, 100
B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover.
#0036074
Weal. A follow-on to Bf 109D/E Aces 1939-41
(Historic Aviation product #1687), this book charts the story of the myriad
aces who flew the later marks of Messerschmitt fighter through to VE-Day. As
good as the early 109s had been during the opening 18 months of the war, the
aircraft was being progressively bettered in aerial combat by the Spitfire
come 1941, so Messerschmitt updated and improved the breed with these F, G
and K variants. 96 pgs. including 10 pages of color profiles, 100+ photos, 7
¼" x 9 ¾", sfbd.
#0002856 Price: $22.95
Punka. In June 1941, Hungarian
armed forces joined the Germans in the invasion of the
Soviet Union, and by the time those pilots were flying Bf
109F/Gs in 1942, many of them had built up numerous aerial
scores. By 1944, the Hungarians were defending their
homeland, and they remained Germany's Eastern European
allies even during the Soviet advances of 1944-45. 96 pages,
105 B&W photographs, 32 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#0006371 Price: $22.95
Scutts. Totally outnumbered throughout their
short two-year sojourn in the Western Desert, the crack fighter pilots in
the theater fought an effective campaign in support of Rommel's Afrika Korps.
Here is the story of these Bf 109 pilots! 96 pgs including 18 pgs. of color
profiles and portraits., 100+ photos, 7¼"x 9¾". sfbd.
#0002536 Price: $20.95
The Luftwaffe in the North African Campaign 1941-1943
Hardbound Book Obermaier. This pictorial history presents the
Luftwaffe's operations in the North African campaign, from their initial
victories through the final, decimating battles in Tunisia. You'll view all
of the aircraft - including Bf 109s, Ju 87s and Me 323 "Gigant" transport
planes - and meet key figures such as Hans Joachim Marseille, who achieved
151 aerial victories over the desert. 248 pages, 300+ B&W photographs, 7¾"x
10½", hardcover.
#0021093
Price: $29.95
Messerschmitts Over Sicily
Softbound Book Diary of a Luftwaffe Fighter
Commander.
Steinhoff. Luftwaffe ace Johannes Steinhoff recounts the
final days of the German air force in Sicily in 1943 when,
facing crushing odds and commander Hermann Goering, the
author and his fellow Bf 109 pilots took to the skies facing
waves of Allied aircraft. With a captivating narrative and a
piercing analysis, this is an unflinching look at Luftwaffe
combat, tactics, and leadership during the campaign for
Sicily. 288 pages, 10 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover.
#0019125
Battle of Britain
Holmes. This volume explores the clash between the Spitfire
and the Bf 109 in the Battle of Britain, showing you not
only critical elements - such as the airframe, engine,
armament and flying characteristics - of both aircraft
types, but also examining the pilots' training and tactics,
the growing influence of radar and other British coastal
defense systems, and actual engagements through German and
British firsthand accounts that put you at the heart of the
desperate battle. 80 pages, B&W photographs and color
illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#0015431 Price: $17.95
The Day
Fighters
Hardbound Book German Fighters in World War II
Held. The legendary German aircraft of WWII are captured in
photos taken of operations over Germany, Britain, North
Africa, France, and Russia. Includes Bf 109 and 110, Fw 190,
Me 262 and more. A pilot's view of the war, including superb
close-ups and action photos. 224 pgs., over 500
illustrations, 7¾"x 10½", hdbd.
#0003966
Price: $29.95
Aufklärer Volume One
Softbound Book Luftwaffe Reconnaissance Aircraft and Units
1935-1941
Wadman. This heavily illustrated history examines the aircraft and
operations of the Aufklärungsflieger reconnaissance units, from their
origins performing clandestine survey and photographic work over Poland and
Britain in the late 1930s through their use during the Spanish Civil War and
on every front of World War II. You'll view aircraft such as the Fi 156
Storch, Hs 126 biplanes, Bf 109s, Fw 190s and others. 96 pages, 250 B&W and
color photographs, 9"x 12", softcover.
#0011286
Price: $27.95
Clash of
Eagles
Hardbound Book USAAF 8th Air Force Bombers Versus
the Luftwaffe in World War 2
Bowman. This is the story of the air war over Western
Europe, told through firsthand accounts from participating
American and German pilots and aircrew. You'll learn what it
was like to fly through dense flak and to be attacked by Fw
190s and Bf 109s; how badly damaged bombers managed to
struggle back, against all odds, to their East Anglian
bases; and how German fighter pilots stalked their prey,
pouncing on their four-engine victims from 12 o'clock high.
352 pages, many previously unpublished photographs, 6"x 9¼",
hardcover.
#0036053
Price: $49.95
Defenders of the Reich Volume 1
Softbound Book Jagdgeschwader 1, Volume One, 1939-1942
Mombeek. This heavily illustrated volume covers the creation and early
combat history of the Luftwaffe's elite Jagdgeschwader 1 air defense unit,
including the Polish campaign, the attack on France and the invasion of
Russia. You'll meet top aces such as Heinz Baer, Walter Oesau and Herbert
Ihlefeld and view color illustrations of the unit's Bf 109s and Fw 190s. 96
pages, 200+ B&W photographs and color profiles, 9"x 12", softcover.
#0015122 Price: $24.95
Defenders of the Reich Volume 2
Softbound Book Jagdgeschwader 1, Volume Two, 1943
Mombeek. This heavily illustrated volume covers the mid-war exploits of the
Luftwaffe's elite Jagdgeschwader 1 air defense unit, which was faced with the
formidable task of halting 8th Air Force formations of B-17s and B-24s with new
tactics and weapons such as air-to-air rockets and bombs. You'll examine the
stunning victories by JG 1 Fw 190 and Bf 109 pilots such as Hans Philipp,
Dietrich Wickop, Gunther Specht and Karl-Heinz Leesmann. 96 pages, 200+ B&W
photographs and color profiles, 9"x 12", softcover.
#0015158 Price: $24.95
Jagdgeschwader 2 "Richthofen"
Hardbound Book A Photographic History
Nauroth. Tracing the history of JG 2 from its WWI inception,
this volume focuses primarily on WWII, when the unit -
flying Bf 109s and Fw 190s - produced numerous aces
including Hans Hahn and Erich Rudorfer. The book presents a
day-to-day chronology of campaigns against Poland and
France, of the Battle of Britain, of the war over North
Africa, and even of post war service as JG 21 under Erich
Hartmann. 352 pages, 680+ B&W photographs, 8½"x 11",
hardcover.
#0021030 Price: $69.95
Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" in World War II
Hardbound Book Stab and I./JG 3 in Action with
the Messerschmitt Bf 109.
Prien & Stemmer. Here is the complete history of JG 3 from
formation to the end of WWII. Beginning with an account of
the Stab at its inception in 1938 until it re-equipped to
the Fw 190 in 1944, the book explores the several wartime
re-designations that finally lead to the formation of JG 3
Udet in 1942. 400 pages, 350+ B&W photographs, line
drawings, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0005983 Price: $69.95
Jagdgeschwader 3 "Udet" in World War II
Hardbound Book Volume 2 II./JG 3 in Action with the
Messerschmitt Bf 109.
Prien & Stemmer. This second volume presents the unit
history of the "Udet" Geschwader's second Gruppe, II./JG 3,
beginning with its formation in early 1940, to assignments
on the Russian and European fronts, all the way through
their transition to the Me 262 fighter and the collapse of
the Third Reich. 400 pages, 350+ B&W photographs, line
drawings, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0021000 Price: $69.95
The Battle of Britain Photo Album of Luftwaffe Bf 109
Pilot Willy Fronhöfer.
Vasco. This photo-history of one Luftwaffe fighter squadron, predominantly
showing the Battle of Britain period, records not only the aircraft but also
the daily life of its members and the devastation they saw as they advanced
through enemy territory. It's a unique insight into a small section of the
German war machine as it enjoyed unparalleled success in the spring and
summer of 1940. 152 pages, 200+ B&W photographs, 12"x 8¾", hardcover.
#0021049 Price: $34.95
Jagdgeschwader 301/302 "Wilde Sau"
Hardbound Book In Defense of the Reich with the
Bf 109, Fw 190 and Ta 152
Reschke. "Wilde Sau" Jagdgeshwader
301/302 Established in 1943 with an unusual combination of
Luftwaffe bomber and fighter pilots, these units intercepted
enemy bombers both at night and during the day. The night
missions required significant instrument flying, thus making
the bomber pilots preferable; while the daylight raids
required the agility of a fighter pilot. This history
chronicles the challenges faced in this unique "crossover"
group. 288 pages, 120+ B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.
#0021036 Price: $39.95
Warbird
Recovery
Softbound Book The Hunt for a Rare World War II
Plane in Siberia, Russia
Page. "A compelling, exciting page-turner that should be
read by all who've dreamed or are dreaming about recovering
pieces of history. An owner's manual of the do's and don'ts
of Warbird recovery." - Michael "Worf" Dorn. This gripping
true story of an American's journey to Russia to recover a
rare Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter that crashed during World
War II is packed with action, intrigue and danger at every
turn of the page. 204 pages, 6"x 9", softcover.
#0010230 Price: $17.95
Erich Hartmann German Fighter Ace
Hardbound Book The Life Story of the
World's Highest Scoring Ace
Jager. With 352 aerial victories and ten years in a Soviet prison, Erich
Hartmann survived uprisings, hunger strikes, and forced labor. His will to
do his duty was remarkable - after being released, he was still mentally and
physically fit enough to fly F-86 jet
fighters in the post-World War II German Air
Force. This photo album presents the different stages of his life - a man
who wished to become a doctor, but whose fate it was to become and remain a
soldier. 296 pages, 560 photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.
#0003325 Price: $59.95
Hartmann's Nose Art Panel Bf 109G - E. Hartmann "Karaya
Aviation Art Gift Gary Velasco. Hand painted, authentic
reproduction of the nose art of Erich Hartmann's BF-109G, Karaya. Panel is a
scaled-down version of the real thing and is made of five-piece aluminum
construction. Ready to display on the two attached D-ring hangers. 40"x 18".
#0007967 Price: $245.00
Sundin & Bergstrom. Superb study for historian or
model maker. 124 color profiles of the great ones. Bf 109s, Fw 190s, Me 262, He
162, etc. War era photos, camouflage and color schemes, personal markings of the
aces from all fronts. 160 pgs., 11"x 8½", hdbd.
#0002587 Price: $34.95
50 Aircraft that Changed the World
Hardbound Book
Dick & Patterson. This wonderfully illustrated book
presents a close-up survey of 50 of the most remarkable and influential
aircraft in history, including the Wright Brothers' 1905 Flyer, the Sopwith
Camel, Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Vega, the Bf 109, the Boeing B-17, the De
Havilland Mosquito, Howard Hughes' Lockheed Constellation, the Concorde, the
Learjet, the B-52 and many others! 208 pages, 300 color and B&W photographs,
11¼"x 11¼", hardcover.
Flying to the Limit
Hardbound Aircraft Book Testing World War II Single-Engined Fighter
Aircraft.
Caygill. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of seventeen different World War
II fighter aircraft from the U.K., the USA and Germany in this book that
examines test results and pilots' own firsthand accounts. Covered aircraft
include the Hurricane, Spitfire, Bf 109, Fw 190, Buffalo, Tomahawk
(Warhawk), Airacobra, Mustang, Martlet (Wildcat), Thunderbolt and Corsair -
all legendary types that saw a great deal of wartime action. 224 pages, 80
B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.
#0036018 Price: $39.95
Spitfire Ace
Hardbound Book Flying the Battle of Britain. Davidson & Taylor.
This book, which reintroduces "the few" that flew in the Battle of Britain,
includes interviews with 25 veteran fighter pilots whose accounts, combined
with the historical narrative, show what is was like to fly in combat.
Illustrated with period photographs and archival material, it's a vivid
portrait of the fighter boys; their Spitfires, Hurricanes and
Messerschmitts; and the famed
battle. 255 pgs., 80+ photos, color illus., 7¾"x 9¾", hdbd.
#0029900 Price: $34.95
The Most Dangerous Enemy
Softbound Book A History of the Battle of Britain. Bungay. This
book explores the history of the British battle that galvanized the public
imagination and symbolized the destiny of a nation. But in this rigorous
re-investigation of the Battle of Britain, the author reveals unexpected
truth behind many time-honored myths through assessing the development of
radar or the relative merits of the Spitfire, Hurricane, and
Messerschmitt and more. 500
pgs., 45 B&W photos, maps, 6"x 9", sfbd.
#0005708 Price: $15.95
Fighter Boys
The Battle of Britain, 1940
Bishop. This riveting book presents the first account of the RAF's critical 1940
defense of Britain told from the perspective of the pilots themselves. In their
own words, they describe what it felt like when an engine exploded, a parachute
failed to open, or a swarm of Messerschmitts surrounded their plane. It's the
story of how these 19- and 20-year-old heroes brought down the world's most
powerful air force, saving their nation - and the free world. 448 pgs., 6¼"x
9¼", hardcover.
#0020950
Price: $26.95
Battle Winning Tanks, Aircraft and Warships
of World War II
Hardbound Book
Miller. WWII inspired the invention of weapons the likes of which the world
had never seen. Explore the technology and battle-zone achievements of such
groundbreaking tanks as German Tigers and Panthers, Russian T-34s, and
American M3s. Then review superb aircraft such as the
Messerschmitt Bf 109, the
British Hurricane and Spitfire, the American Mustang and B-17, and the
Japanese Aichi Val and Zero. Finally, look at mighty battleships including
the Bismarck, aircraft carriers like the Yorktown, and lethal undersea
submarines. All of these and many more are described in dramatic detail and
illustrated in stunning photos, color artwork, and maps. 272 pages, 400 B&W
and color photographs, maps, 8½"x 11¾", hardcover.
#0006857 Price: $29.95
