This book, by Bill Holder, discusses the "Lost Fighter" turbojet and turboprop propulsion systems of the exciting jet fighter era in the United States since the mid-1940s. Until now, very little has been published about these fascinating fighter activities that, for a variety of reasons, did not reach fruition. Covering fighters that did not reach beyond an artist's concept stage, to those that were cancelled after an evaluation of flight capabilities, to others that were cast aside after losing a fly-off competition, this book makes use of previously unpublished, primary-source material. It provides a coherent picture of U.S. jet fighter development and evolution. This book also includes hundreds of photos, drawings, and illustrations of the many "Lost Fighters."

Lost Fighters: A History of U.S. Jet Fighter Programs That Didn't Make It

History

Bill Holder

Military

SAE, International

First Edition. 9" x 12", 80 page hardcover is in near fine condition in a near fine dust jacket. Gift inscription inked at the lower left corner of the half-title page. Light rubbing to the dust jacket's upper edges. Photography by Bob Fairman. Foreword by Johnny Rutherford.

The History of the Indy 500

Engineering & Transportation

Automotive

Bison Books

Chrysler's Wild Muscle Car Ride
Hemis and the Road Runner, Coyotes, Demons, Bees and Twisters. Six Packs, Magnums and the Rapid Transit Authority.
There's never been a gear-slamming, ground-pounding era in automotive history like the sensational "muscle car era" of the late '60s and early '70s. And no chapter was an exciting as the performance book of Chrysler.
It's all here, thanks to veteran auto writer Bill Holder and photographerPhil Kunz. They've captured the mod, outrageous, downright sexy and one-of-a-kind cars from Dodge and Plymouth Read more about them before they pass by!

Chrysler Muscle: Marketing Detroit's Mightiest Machines

Phil Kunz

Sports & Outdoors

Krause+publications

Even beginners can get a leg up on the competition when they learn the fundamentals of this popular biking sport. With simple text and colorful photography, the book explores everything from getting started in BMX racing to advanced jumps. Includes list of BMX tracks throughout the United States and Canada.

Bmx Racing: Pedal Power on a Fast Track

Individual Sports

Willowisp Press

Reviews the changes and modifications of each model year, describes technical specifications, and looks at the Firebird racing program

Firebird & Trans Am 1967-1994 (Motorbooks International Muscle Car Color History)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Phillip Kunz

Crafts & Hobbies

Motorbooks Intl

Covered in this unique volume are: Inflight Simulation Aircraft;VISTA/NF-16D; Variable Stability B-26; NC-131H Total In-Flight Simulator; Gulfstream Shuttle Training Aircraft; ASTRA Hawk; University of Tennessee Navions; P-2 Variable Stability Aircraft; S

One-of-a-Kind Research Aircraft: A History of In-Flight Simulators, Testbeds, & Prototypes (Schiffer Military/Aviation History)

Holder, William

Steve Markman

Schiffer Military

Putting readers behind the wheel of some of Detroit's most extreme creations, this book looks at the world of the muscle car, featuring legends of the street and drag strip such as the 454 Chevelle, the 429 Boss Mustang and the stunning Shelby GT-500 Mustang.

Extreme Muscle Cars: High Horsepower Straight from the Factory

Transportation

The B-24 Liberator was either loved or hated, there was no in-between. But the giant four engine bomber, in many different models, was a key reason why the Allies won WWII. Includes the B-24s European service in the 9th, 15th, and 8th Air Forces, and Pacific service in 6th, 11th, 10th, 14th, 5th, 13th, and 7th Air Forces. Also covers B-24s in foreign service. Illustrated with 168 b/w and 6 color photos, 35 color drawings. 64 pages.

B-24 Liberator - Aircraft Specials series (6125)

Squadron/Signal Publications

Farm Tractors

John D. Farquhar

Tiger Books

This book was written to provide an accurate and complete portrayal of Winchester Speedway. Every effort was made to tell the correct story of this historical track. 
There it sits among the farm fields of corn and soybeans. Driving west on US 32 just outside Winchester, Indiana, you note a red-and-white sign appearing on the right side of the road. It provides you with the information than you are passing the famous Winchester Speedway, which is the third oldest active track in the nation. 
For the average passer-by, that data might have no more significance than the passing of any other racetrack. But to the short track racing community, it’s more—so much more! 
For race drivers during the decades, that name has stood for high speeds and danger. It came from the fear of the track’s awesome high banks which many times decimated fields of racecars. And through the years, there were many drivers and racecars that bore the brunt of the high speeds. But even so, this is still the location of the holy grail of racing. All the great drivers of the 20th and into the 21st century have done their thing in a wide range of different types of racecars. 
The great open wheel racing names flow, and include Roger McCluskey, Jeff Gordon, Tom Bigelow, Tony Stewart, Duane Carter Sr., Duke Nalon, Mike Nazaruk, Sonny Ates, Ted Horn, Troy Ruttman, Rollie Beale, Eddie Sachs, Don Branson, Jud Larson, Johnny Rutherford, A.J. Foyt, Red Renner, Tom Bigelow, Pat O’Connor, Troy Ruttman, Pancho Carter, Mel Kenyon, Gary Bettenhausen, Mauri Rose, Spider Web, Wilbur Shaw, Mel Kenyon, and so many others. But stock car racing has also seen its greats at the venerable track. Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Allen Kulwicki, Larry Moore, Dick Trickle, Kyle Busch, Frank Kimmel, Jack Bowsher, Butch Miller, Mike Cope, Harry Gant, Ted Musgrave, Darrell Waltrip, Bobby Allison, Kenny Wallace, Terry Labonte, Bob Senneker, Randy Sweet, Ken Schrader, and again, on and on.

100 Years of Speed: The Centennial History of Winchester Speedway, 1914-2013

The Tachometer Press (Cincinnati, OH)

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