Cold War

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.

Developed as a private venture, the Temco Pinto primary jet trainer made its first flight March 26, 1956.

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.

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.

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during his extensive research, author Bill Yenne has created a compelling work containing a wealth of previously unpublished photographs plus detailed technical information that is simply unavailable in any other product on the market today.

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.

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.

Topics covered in this book include design, development, structural detail, international production, trials, comparisons and much more.

U.S. Naval Air Superiority examines the Navy's internal struggle to adapt the jet engine to its style of warfare as well as the development and evolution of carrier-borne fighters and their airframes and engines, from the closing days of World War II through Vietnam.

This book provides a new study of Cold War airfields for all who study airfield history and archaeology.

Grunts slugging it out in a vicious, no-quarter guerrilla war waged in the hot steamy jungles of Vietnam. Provides an overview of operations in Vietnam from first US involvement to US withdrawal. Also covers key infantry weapons and combat equipment.

The deadly threat of roadside IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan made it priority number one to defeat this ever-growing threat. This volume describes the US military's rapid response in developing and deploying mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs). Book covers in detail all of the major MRAP variants currently in use.

The deadly threat of roadside IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan made it priority number one to defeat this ever-growing threat. This volume describes the US military's rapid response in developing and deploying mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs). Book covers in detail all of the major MRAP variants currently in use.

The early Cold War period was one of the most colorful periods in US Air Force's history. Covers the color schemes and markings of the USAF's SAC bombers, TAC fighters, MAC transports, and trainer aircraft.

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.

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.

This book looks at the best-known US armored car of the post-WWII era, the Cadillac Gage V-100 Commando, a versatile, armor-protected 4x4 vehicle. The V-100 Commando were also used in a combat role during the Vietnam War. Later Commandos were rebuilt to serve police forces in the US, Europe, and around the world.

In January 1966, Robert Steinbrunn entered the US Army and documented his experiences flying helicopters in combat over the Highlands of Vietnam. His wartime experiences are compiled here into this memorable and exciting scrapbook.

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.

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.

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.

First published in 1988, the RF-8 book is one of four volumes on the famous F-8 Crusader series. The book covers the squadron histories of the RF-8 squadrons and its usage in Vietnam.

Illustrated with more than 200 photographs and drawings plus new color artwork, Vulcan's Hammer presents the story of an alternative V-force and its armament providing a wealth of fascinating information for historians and modelers alike.

Landing on the pitching deck of an aircraft carrier is one of the most challenging and exacting operations to perform in the world of naval aviation. This new book explains the key role of the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) in carrier operations and in the recovery of all types of naval aircraft. Included as well is the evolution, history, and combat operations of aircraft carriers and multi-role naval aircraft from pre-WWII through the revolutions of the jet age and nuclear-powered ships.

This book provides an insightful and in-depth look at the sixth member of the USAF's "Century Series" family of supersonic fighters. From initial concept through flight testing and deployment, every facet of the Convair F-106's operational service is examined and explained in a comprehensive, yet easy-to-read text. Includes many superb photos and technical illustrations useful to modelers and aviation historians.

The USAF's F-16 Fighting Falcon (aka Viper) was designed as a lightweight, high-performance air-superiority fighter. The aircraft is now flown by 21 other nations and has become the most popular fighter aircraft in the world. This book covers the insignia, markings, and camouflage of these international F-16s.

Aircraft from Britain, France, Italy, Switzerland and the former Yugoslavia range from the diminutive Ikarus jet prototypes to the imposing BAC TSR.2, piston-powered French Arsenal VB 10 and the Hispano HA-300.

Exotic research aircraft designed, built, and flown in Europe in the two decades following World War II were the foreign equivalent of the legendary American X-Planes. Many of these advanced aircraft flown by test pilots such as Peter Twiss and Andre Turcat captured speed and altitude records previously held by their American counterparts.