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Airlife's World Aircraft: The Complete Reference to Civil, Military and Light Aircraft

This alphabetic reference to the world's military, civil and private aircraft features over 800 entries illustrated with more than 1,200 color photographs. Every aircraft featured, from stealth … mehr »

geschrieben von Rod Simpson (Autor) und R. W. Simpson (Autor)

Antonov AN-12 Cub: Tactical Transport and Special Missions

This book contains an introductory briefing explaining the concept of the An-12. Features include a detailed … mehr »

geschrieben von Yefim Gordon (Autor) und Dmitriy Komissarov (Autor)

Celebration of Flight: The Art of Roy Cross

Roy Cross' genius in portraying aircraft in a wide range of illustrative styles has been admired by every generation since World War II. He created many of the distinctive paintings which adorned the … mehr »

geschrieben von Roy Cross (Autor) und Arthur Ward (Autor)

Departure Gate, 2000

The aircraft featured in this feast of airline color schemes reflect the substantial changes that took place in the aviation industry during the final quarter of the 20th century. The few remaining … mehr »

geschrieben von Freddy Bullock (Autor)

Douglas DC-9

Rear-mounted engines were popular with passengers because of reduced noise levels in the cabin, popular with airlines because of ease of engine maintenance and with designers because it allowed wings … mehr »

geschrieben von Philip J. Birtles (Autor)

Flying Guns of World War I

Features armament of all participating air forces in WWII. Every technical aspect covered including gun design in the full range of sizes from small-calibre machine guns to heavy cannon, ammunition … mehr »

geschrieben von Emmanuel Gustin (Autor) und Anthony Williams (Autor)

German Jet Engine and Gas Turbine Development: 1930-1945

The German war machine resulted in many innovations in jet engine and gas turbine development. The … mehr »

geschrieben von Antony L. Kay (Autor) und Anthony Kay (Autor) und G. M. Lewis (Solist)

How Airliners Fly: A Passenger's Guide

For those who want to know more about how an airliner flies, airline Captain Julien Evans, an experienced Boeing 757 pilot who has comforted many a nervous passenger, answers these questions and more. … mehr »

geschrieben von Julien Evans (Autor)

Jets: Airliners of the Golden Age

The ultimate book on jet airliners! Beginning with the Comet and ending with the Airbus Industrie A340, Jets covers the worlds commercial jet aircraft and tells the stories of the test pilots, cockpit … mehr »

geschrieben von A. Gesar (Autor) und Aram Gesar (Autor) und James Ott (Autor)

RAF Frontline: The Royal Air Force-Defending the Realm

This dynamic color portfolio of UK-based airborne defense assets contains breathtaking photographs from award-winning aviation photographer John Dibbs that reveal the power and professionalism of … mehr »

geschrieben von John M. Dibbs (Autor)

Spitfire Mark V in Action: RAF Operations in Northern Europe

Produced in greater numbers than any other Spitfire variant, the Mark V, powered by a 12-cylinder Rolls-Royce engine, put the RAF Fighter Command on an equal playing field with the Luftwaffes Fw 190 … mehr »

geschrieben von Peter Caygill (Autor)

Vintage Aircraft Over America

Take a journey through time and through the camera lens. This book is packed full of emotive colour shots of many classic American aeroplanes designed and built between 1916 and 1982. From the Curtiss … mehr »

geschrieben von Geoffrey P. Jones (Autor) und Chuck Stewart (Autor)

Vintage Glory: Airline Color Schemes of the 1950's and 1960's

This nostalgic trip around the world captures propliners in their heyday and the early jetliners entering service. An extensive text details the aircraft and airline, and sensational color photographs … mehr »

geschrieben von Adrian M. Balch (Autor)