A brand new recognition guide from the world renowned Jane's information group. Covering all aircraft, both operational and grounded to the 1970s this is the perfect book for all those who love vintage aircraft. This compact yet comprehensive book covers the top 500 vintage aircraft in existence and features all colour photography. In the same style and format as, and building upon, the Jane's Recognition Guide series, this is the ideal book to take along to aviation airshows and museums around the world. This is far more inclusive and has a far larger range of entries than Jane's Historic Military Aircraft (1997) as it goes beyond just featuring types that can still fly to include all the aircraft greats that you will ever want to see. Therefore WWI will also be covered, rather than focussing purely on WWII onwards. Each entry has a photograph with specifications and recognition details as well as a brief history of the type.

Vintage Aircraft Recognition Guide (Jane's Recognition Guide S.)

Engineering & Transportation

Tony Holmes

Engineering

Collins

Represented in this splendid volume are the images of the aircraft that help the Allied powers defeat Germany and Japan in World War II. The award-winning air-to-air photography of John Dibbs is completed by breathtaking archival images from the conflict which illustrate the spirit and humanity of these "flying legends". 267 photos, 182 in color .

Flying Legends: A Photographic Study of the Great Piston Comvat Aircraft of WWII

History

Military

LOWE AND B. HOULD

Flying Legends:A photographic study of the great piston combat aircraft of WW11. 2007 edition. 243 pages

Flying Legends

Crestline

Supercarriers

Osprey_Publishing

Plane Spotter’s Guide

As much a national hero as Wellington, Nelson or Montgomery, the Supermarine Spitfire has become the most recognizable icon of World War II for several generations of Britons. From the throaty growl of its Rolls-Royce Merlin or Griffon, to its beautifully tapered elliptical wings, the Spitfire is a true aeronautical thoroughbred. Regarded by many as the savior of the Sceptered Isle "in its darkest hour", the Spitfire is without a doubt the most famous combat aircraft the world has ever seen. This lavishly illustrated volume is a tribute to this magnificent fighter and the heroic "few" who flew the Spitfire during the Battle of Britain.

Spitfire Flying Legend: The Fighter and "The Few"

John Dibbs

Osprey Aviation

Please note - Customers in North America should contact Motorbooks International to buy copies of ‘Supercarriers.’ A colourful pictorial look at deck life 'up on the roof' of the modern aircraft carrier, featuring 'in action' footage of US and British naval vessels. Colour photography captures the sheer might of the world's most powerful vessels during 'blue water' operations, with each chapter focusing exclusively on one ship.

Supercarriers: Naval Aviation in Action (Old General (Aviation))

As much a national hero as Wellington, Nelson or Montgomery, the Supermarine Spitfire has become the most recognisable icon of World War 2 for several generations of Britons. From the throaty growl of its Rolls-Royce Merlin or Griffon, to its beautifully tapered elliptical wings, the Spitfire is a true aeronautical thoroughbred. Regarded by many as the saviour of the Sceptred Isle 'in its darkest hour', the Spitfire is without a doubt the most famous combat aircraft the world has ever seen. The year 2000 celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, the Spitfire’s ‘finest hour’. This lavishly illustrated volume makes a stunning pictorial tribute to the airworthy survivors of today.

Spitfire - Flying Legend: 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Combat Carriers [Hardcover] [Jan 01, 1998] Holmes, Tony

Arts & Photography

Photography & Video

Airlife Publishing

The Hawker Hurricane was the RAF’s first monoplane fighter, and it dragged the service into a position where it could defend Britain in its hour of need during 1940. Today, 60 years after its first flight, the Hurricane survives in very modest numbers, with the handful of surviving machines being held in great esteem by enthusiasts across the globe.

Hurricane: A Fighter Legend (Osprey Classic Aircraft)

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