Cold War

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.

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.

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.

Along with a chapter devoted to the Soviet aircraft carriers, Soviet Naval Aviation is the definitive reference book of the Soviet maritime presence, both on the sea and in the air.

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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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.

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.

The Sukhoi Su-24 attack aircraft is one of the more successful variable-sweep wing, Russian bombers. Illustrated with over 750 photos, line drawings, color profiles, insignia, and nose art, this new book in the Famous Russian Aircraft series is certain to be of interest to aviation enthusiasts and scale modelers alike.

Detailed coverage of the Sukhoi Su-25, one of the most well-known and popular Russian combat aircraft types.

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.

The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is considered one of the most significant military aircraft of the Cold War-era and beyond. Completely revised and expanded, this new edition features the operational histories of over 80 versions of these world-famous Boeing aircraft. This book also provides details on all 820 specialized KC-135 aircraft including first flight, delivery, configuration, attrition, and retirement.

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.

The infamous German A4 rocket, or V2 (Vengeance Weapon 2), was the most sophisticated and advanced weapon developed in Europe during WWII. llustrated throughout, this comprehensive new book covers the V2's origins, development, testing, and combat operations, and includes important new information about the rocket's post-war role at the dawn of the space age.

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.