Cold War
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"Able Mabel" Martin AM-1/1Q Mauler
Nicknamed the "Awful Monster" because of its less-than-perfect landing tendencies and maintenance problems, the Martin AM Mauler wasn't operational for long. It's design, development, and operational history is highlighted in this book.
$37.95 -
American Secret Projects 2: US Airlifters 1941-1961
This previously untold story of US airlifters describes more than 200 unknown experimental designs, and contains more than 400 illustrations detailing some of the largest and most incredible military transport aircraft ever conceived. The book also describes how US airlifters were developed to meet ever-demanding military transport requirements, as well as being adapted for other key roles from nuclear test-beds to Space-Shuttle carriers.
$44.95 -
Aviation Records in the Jet Age: The Planes and Technologies Behind the Breakthroughs
This book explains in detailed, but easy-to-understand, terms how specific advances in aircraft design such as powerplants, aerodynamics, flight control systems, instrumentation, and life-support systems led to ever-improved record-breaking aircraft.
$39.95 -
B-29 Superfortress Combat Chronicles
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress heavy bomber was the epitome of cutting-edge US air power during WWII. Author and verteran photographer Robert Hilton, offers an eye-witness account of his 83 reconnaissance and bombing missions flying the "Hump" with the 40th Bomb Group.
$24.95 -
Bell HSL ASW Helicopter
The Bell Model 61 was the only Bell helicopter using the tandem-rotor layout; it was powered by a 2400 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-50 engine and was intended to carry air-to-surface missiles such as the Fairchild Petrel as well as dipping ASDIC.
$19.95 -
Black Box Canberras: British Test and Trials Canberras 1951-1994
The English Electric Canberra was the UK's first jet bomber, serving over 50 years as a versatile RAF multi-role aircraft. This detailed illustrated history will be an invaluable resource for aviation enthusiasts, modelers, and Cold War historians.
$49.95 -
Boeing B-50
Explores every model of the second Superfortress, including some previously little-known variants.
$49.95 -
British Secret Projects 2: Jet Bombers Since 1949
Accompanied by detailed appendices of all British post-war bomber projects and specifications, color photographs and artwork, British Secret Projects 2: Jet Bombers Since 1949 provides a wealth of detailed information on the fascinating world of Cold War secret bomber projects.
$44.95 -
British Secret Projects 3: Fighters 1935-1950
This newly-revised and expanded edition of British Secret Projects 3: Fighters and Bombers 1935-1950 contains many new photographs and information not previously published.
$44.95 -
Chance Vought F6U Pirate
The result of a 1944 request from BuAer to several manufacturers for jet proposals was three designs. This is the story of one of them, the Chance Vought F6U Pirate.
$10.95 -
Consolidated Vultee XB-46
The Consolidated Vultee (Convair) XB-46 jet-powered medium bomber was first developed by the USAAF in 1945. Although the XB-46 bomber never went into production, it became the first all-pneumatic aircraft, using pneumatics to operate landing gear, brakes, and bomb bay doors. This Cold War-era aircraft's biggest legacy was its unique beauty!
$21.95 -
Convair Model 48 Charger
For more than two years prior to the Navy issuing an RFP (Request for Proposal) in 1964, Convair engineers had been evaluating designs for use in the limited war and counter-insurgency arenas. These designs were evaluated by many military and civilian representatives of the armed forces and Department of Defense.
$16.95 -
Convair T-29/C-131 Samaritan
The T-29/C-131 series of aircraft was one of the military's many cost-saving examples of purchasing existing civil and commercial designs for their utility and transport needs.
$19.95 -
Douglas A3D Skywarrior - Part 1: Design, Structures, Testing
First published in 1998, the A3D Part One covers, as the title says, the development of the extensive Skywarrior series.
$31.95 -
Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
The answer to a need for larger and faster commercial and military airlifters was provided by, among others, the Douglas aircraft company with its military C-74 and C-124 cargo planes.
$29.95 -
Douglas F3D/F-10 Skynight
Nicknamed "Willy the Whale" as a result of it's bulbous shape, the first prototype was trucked from El Segundo to Murdoc Dry Lake (Edwards AFB).
$16.95 -
Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer
The Douglas F5D-1 Skylancer was a progressive development of the F4D-1 Skyray. Many people believe that the Skylancer was a faster and better choice than its competitor, the Vought F8U Crusader.
$10.95 -
Douglas R4D-8/C-117D Super Gooney
Fifteen color and over 300 black and white photos and text cover the Super Gooney's usage as a transport, VIP carrier, station hack, a trainer with VT-29, and its usage in Antarctica with VX-6 from 1952 into the 1980s.
$32.95 -
Douglas Skyshark A2D Turbo-Prop Attack
First published in 1997, the book chronicles the short life of the XT-40 powered turbo-prop Douglas A2D Skyshark.
$22.95 -
Douglas USN A-4A/B Skyhawk
"Heinemann's Hot Rod", "Tinker Toy", "Bantam Bomber" are all nicknames for the embodiment of simplicity and design efficiency in the best attack aircraft ever (author's opinion). Read all about its development, components, testing procedures, and Squadrons served in this 176 page book chock full of photographs and diagrams.
$29.95 -
Early Soviet Jet Fighters
This volume details the development, history, and technical specs of the earliest Soviet jet fighters and includes more than 750 photos, 50+ color profiles, as well as specially-commissioned line drawings. Many of the illustrations are from previously classified sources and unseen by enthusiasts of Cold War aircraft.
$64.95 -
F-84F Thunderstreak Walk Around
This book provides close-up details of the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak jet fighter and it's service during the Cold War. Illustrated with over 250 photos, color profiles, and line drawings.
$19.95 -
F-84F Thunderstreak Walk Around
This book provides close-up details of the Republic F-84F Thunderstreak jet fighter and it's service during the Cold War. Illustrated with over 250 photos, color profiles, and line drawings.
$19.95 -
F3D Skynight In Action
The Douglas F3D Skyknight was the US Navy's first all-weather, carrier-based jet fighter. This book chronicles the development and operational history of the F3D from the Korean War, to service in Vietnam. Packed with numerous wartime photos, this book features both USN and Marine aircraft.
$19.95 -
F3D Skynight In Action - Hardcover
The Douglas F3D Skyknight was the US Navy's first all-weather, carrier-based jet fighter. This book chronicles the development and operational history of the F3D from the Korean War, to service in Vietnam. Packed with numerous wartime photos, this book features both USN and Marine aircraft.
$24.95 -
F8F Bearcat Detail In Action - Hardcover
The Grumman F8F Bearcat was the pinnacle of US carrier-borne, piston-engine fighter design. Even though WWII ended before these amazing aircraft ever saw combat, F8F Bearcats later flew combat missions both in Korea and the Indochina War. This book details the F8F's history and service.
$24.95 -
F9F Cougar Walk Around
The Grumman F9F Cougar is the first swept-wing carrier-based fighter aircraft built for the US Navy. This book examines many F9F display aircraft located in museums across the US.
$19.95 -
F9F Cougar Walk Around - Hardcover
The Grumman F9F Cougar is the first swept-wing carrier-based fighter aircraft built for the US Navy. This book examines many F9F display aircraft located in museums across the US.
$24.95 -
Fairey Firefly In Action
The Fairey Firefly was a British WWII naval fighter that served in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. These piston-engine fighters flew combat operations in the Pacific Theater, as well as in the Malayan and Korean conflicts. These aircraft also served with other Colonial and Allied forces.
$14.95