Cold War
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On Atlas' Shoulders: RAF Transport Projects Since 1945
This unique reference details the RAF aircraft and technologies developed for logistics support of the British armed forces from the Cold War era up through today's precision delivery of equipment to forward operating bases in Afghanistan and the Middle East. Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and color profiles of RAF transport aircraft and helicopters.
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Painting Aviation's Legends: The Art of Mike Machat
Through his award-winning artwork, Mike Machat has documented aviation for the past 40 years in ways never before seen, a process made possible by flying in many of the aircraft he painted, and developing life-long personal friendships with pilots of the aircraft he has preserved for history.
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Postwar British Military Aircraft: A Colour Photographic Record from 1945-1970
Tony Buttler has been collecting rare color photographs of post-war, Cold War era aircraft over many years and this book will provide a complete photographic survey of all manufacturers and the major aircraft in a variety of markings as well as many of the rarer types and prototypes that flew.
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Republic XF-91 Thundercepter Rocket Fighter
The MX-809 project was created with hope of fielding a very high speed, high altitude daytime interceptor pursuit airplane capable of meeting and defeating any strategic bomber aircraft that any potential adversary might produce.
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Scooter!: The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Story
This is a fully revised and updated edition of the definitive history of the A-4 written by one of the leading authorities on U.S. naval aviation.
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Shady Lady: 1,500 Hours Flying the U-2 Spy Plane
Developed during the Cold War by Lockheed's super-secret "Skunk Works", no other American spy plane has been so key to gathering highly classified intelligence. For the first time in paperback, author and former U-2 pilot Rick Bishop takes you deep into the Black World of high-altitude recon missions, revealing the many trials and challenges of flying these fragile and dangerous aircraft.
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Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Africa
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Africa includes comprehensive fleet lists of all known Soviet/Russian military aircraft together with their Chinese derivatives.
$56.95 -
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in Asia is a treasure trove of exotic colors and markings, combined with a mass of unpublished, original information including over 320 photos, over 140 color profiles and around 50 insignia to delight modellers and fascinate all readers.
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Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Americas
This new book is the definitive record of Soviet and Russian military aircraft and their combat operations in the Americas. Written by acknowledged Cold War aviation experts, the book is illustrated throughout with numerous photos and color profiles.
$56.95 -
Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East
Arranged by country and using previously classified sources, Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft in the Middle East includes details of combat use and comprehensive fleet lists of all known Soviet/Russian military aircraft.
$56.95 -
Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft
Soviet and Russian Testbed Aircraft investigates all categories of test and research aircraft: engine testbeds including the Il-76LL and Tu-16LL, radar testbeds such as the SL-18P based on the well-known Il-18 airliner; electronic warfare system testbeds such as the Il-76-11, and those for weapons, aerodynamics, and control configured vehicles like the LMK-2405.
$56.95 -
Soviet Strategic Aviation in the Cold War
Soviet Strategic Aviation in the Cold War shows how the DA's order of battle changed in the period from 1945 to 1991.
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Space Shuttle: Developing an Icon 1972-2013
Limited Print Run
The complete US Space Shuttle program from the earliest days through the very end is documented in this three-volume set with slipcase that features 1,584 pages filled with over 1 million words and nearly 4,000 photos and line drawings.2017 winner of the prestigious National Aviation Hall of Fame
Combs Gates Award!$169.95 -
Spyflights and Overflights: US Strategic Aerial Reconnaissance 1945-1960
Few Cold War aviation subjects have been so shrouded in secrecy and controversy than US strategic reconnaissance missions. Former recon pilot Robert S. Hopkins, III, offers new insights into these top secret flights and the specialized aircraft used by Strategic Air Command (SAC) and the CIA, such as the RB-50s, RB-47s, RB-57s, and the famous U-2s.
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Sukhoi Su-25: Famous Russian Aircraft
The book describes the full development and service history of the Su-25, featuring fleet lists and a design descriptions. It is illustrated throughout with numerous photos and color profiles.
$64.95 -
Temco TT-1 Pinto
Developed as a private venture, the Temco Pinto primary jet trainer made its first flight March 26, 1956.
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Testing to the Limits 2: British Test Pilots Since 1910
This book covers British aircraft flight testing from the early biplanes and pre-war prototypes, to the high-performance WW2 aircraft; from the post-war challenges of the 'sound barrier' to the pressures of the 'Cold War'. Includes the iconic Spitfire, the early Vampire jet, as well as the VTOL Harrier 'jump-jet' and today's fly-by-wire Typhoon.
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Testing to the Limits: British Test Pilots Since 1910
Chris Yeo, BAE Systems Typhoon test pilot, provides a foreword to this ground-breaking title which is lavishly illustrated with over 300 photos. Testing to the Limits is not just a tribute to a band of elite aviators it is also a vibrant commentary on the failures and successes of the British aircraft industry.
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The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker - Third Edition
This latest edition of Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: More than a Tanker incorporates 32 additional pages of new material, photographs, and tables. Included are updates of retired aircraft, tankers transferred to civilian organizations, and new conversions of reconnaissance-related jets.
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The Complete History of U.S. Cruise Missiles: From Kettering's 1920s' Bug & 1950's Snark to Today's Tomahawk
1st 100 Orders Receive Autographed Copy! Employing a considerable archive of U.S. cruise missile data and material amassed during his extensive research, author Bill Yenne has created a compelling work containing a wealth of previously unpublished photographs plus detailed technical information that is simply unavailable in any other product on the market today.
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Thunderchief: The Complete History of the Republic F-105
This book continues the story of Republic's Mach-2 F-105 Thunderchief where previous books on this aircraft left off. Author Dennis Jenkins uses rare archival Air Force documentation and original Republic factory material and photos never before seen by the public to tell the complete story of this legendary jet fighter-bomber.
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TSR2: Britain's Lost Cold War Strike Aircraft
This revised and expanded second edition examines the fascinating story behind the TSR2, Britain's "lost" Cold War strike aircraft. This new book traces the TSR2 project from early development and prototype testing to its final cancellation in 1965. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes extracts from the TSR2 Crew Manual, as well as recently declassified technical information.
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Tupolev Tu-95 Bear - WarbirdTech Volume 43
Topics covered in this book include design, development, structural detail, international production, trials, comparisons and much more.
$29.95 -
UK Airfields of the Cold War
This book provides a new study of Cold War airfields for all who study airfield history and archaeology.
$39.95 -
USAF Interceptors: A Military Photo Logbook (1946-1979)
This book offers readers an excellent photo compilation of all the great USAF Air Defense Command interceptors from the entire Cold War era. All the great aircraft flown by the Air Defense Command are well documented with rare archival and candid photography.
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USN/USMC Two-Seat Skyhawks: TA-4F, EA-4F, TA-4J and OA-4M
This book has all the Squadron and their history in the USN, USMC, and USNR. It has the history, photos, patches (crests), ships, and shore stations they served.
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Vigilante!: 1,200 Hours Flying the Ultimate US Navy Reconnaissance Aircraft
Aviation enthusiasts will be fascinated with this complete study of the extraordinary RA-5C Vigilante. Easy-to-read historical facts and technical information is interspersed with personal stories from the pilot's point-of-view.
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Vought F-8 Crusader: Development of the Navy
Detailed coverage of the Vought F-8 Crusader's design and development, production, record flights, the XF8U-3 Super Crusader, significant NASA variants, and foreign operators augments the story of this aircraft's development. In so doing, this book provides the vital "missing link" in the story of this legendary aircraft: the U.S. Navy's first supersonic jet fighter.
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Vought F8U-3 Crusader III: Super Crusader
The Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III was an aircraft developed by Chance Vought as a replacement to the successful F-8 Crusader program and as a competitor to the F-4 Phantom II.
$29.95 -
Vought TA-7C/EA-7L, A-7K Twosair
The first converted TA-7C flew for the first time on December 17, 1976, and was delivered to the Navy on January 31, 1977. This book includes US Air National Guard A-7K Greek TA-7Hs, Portugese TA-7Ps, and Thai TA-7Es.
$22.95