Gulf Wars
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Air War Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom
This book covers US and Allied airpower in the war to topple Saddam Hussein. Numerous detailed photos of fighters, attack aircraft, bombers, transports, helicopters, and the people who fly and maintain them. Also includes US CENTCOM - Air Force, Marine, and Naval Air Order of Battles.
$14.95 -
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-52G/H Stratofortress In Action
The legendary Boeing B-52 Stratofortress is the preeminent symbol of American military power. B-52s first flew in 1952, and now over sixty years later, this rugged jet bomber remains in front-line service, with plans to continue operating until 2040. This volume is packed with historical and newly released USAF photographs of the B-52's amazing operational history.
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Bandits Over Baghdad: Personal Stories of Flying the F-117 Over Iraq
This work is comprised of verbatim accounts taken from the pilots who flew the unarmed F-117 Nighthawk into the "mother of all battles" and returned without so much as a scratch on their aircraft.
$24.95 -
Birds of Prey: Predators, Reapers and America's Newest UAVs in Combat
While this book also covers the history and development of early-unmanned aerial vehicles, the focus is on all the latest impressive technology used in today's most modern remotely piloted combat aircraft.
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CH-47 Chinook In Action
The Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter is the US military's primary rotary-winged workhorse. With its tandem, contra-rotating rotors and long, large-capacity fuselage, the unique Chinook became a battlefield icon during the Vietnam War and continues to have an active combat role in today's conflicts. Illustrated with more than 200 photos, this new book presents a dramatic and colorful account of these famous helicopters.
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Douglas A-4M Skyhawk
The last version of the Skyhawk series to be built, the A-4M Skyhawk II, was obviously the most capable. While the original Skyhawks were designed as a lightweight delivery platform for nuclear weapons, the "Mighty Mikes" were refined into the ultimate close air support weapon to protect the "Mud Marines."
$22.95 -
Fighter Squadron 14 Tophatters
The oldest serving squadron in the history of the USN. VF-14 can trace its history back to September 1919; it served in WWII, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf.
$14.95 -
Gama Goat Detail In Action
Seeking to revolutionize its tactical vehicle fleet, the US Army developed the Gama Goat, an all-wheel-drive, engineering marvel with steerable axles and a flexible two-part body. This book chronicles the design, development, testing, and field use of these iconic US Cold War vehicles.
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Gama Goat Detail In Action - Hardcover
Seeking to revolutionize its tactical vehicle fleet, the US Army developed the Gama Goat, an all-wheel-drive, engineering marvel with steerable axles and a flexible two-part body. This book chronicles the design, development, testing, and field use of these iconic US Cold War vehicles.
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Gunships: The Story of Spooky, Shadow, Stinger and Spectre
Details the evolution of one of the most feared weapons in the U.S. arsenal,the aerial gunship. This book covers them all: AC-47s, AC-119s, AC-123s, and multiple mini-gun and cannon-equipped AC-130.
$29.95 -
Helicopter Gunships: Deadly Combat Weapon Systems
Helicopter Gunships begins with the Vietnam War as the ultimate proving ground that first utilized helicopter gunships and saw the development of other rotary-wing weapon systems as well. It also explores fascinating post-war programs such as the experimental Comanche, Blackhawk, and Apache.
$34.95 -
Landing Craft, Air Cushion In Action
Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) are air-cushioned, hovercraft naval vessels used for amphibious assault landings. LCACs can move over rocks and beach obstacles, and are less susceptible to enemy mines. The USN and Marines currently employ these craft for beach assualts and special operations.
$19.95 -
Lockheed C-5 Galaxy - WarbirdTech Volume 36
The remarkable story of the Galaxy's controversial birth, climb to eminence, and quarter century of service. Objectively explores controversial subjects based on thorough research with great detail and hundreds of supporting illustrations.
$21.95 -
M108/109 SP Howitzer Walk Around
Introduced in the early 1960s, the M108/109 fully-enclosed, self-propelled artillery saw service in Vietnam. Upgraded in the mid-1980s, the M109 incorporated an enlarged turret, improved armor, increased ammo stowage, NBC protection, and a microclimate system to support crew efficiency.
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M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle Walk Around
The M88 Armored Recovery Vehicle was designed and developed in the late 1950s to handle recovery of the heavier and more massive tanks that of the Cold War period. Armored like a tank, the M88 ARV is equipped with a massive winch and hydraulic A-frame boom. These ARVs were also used during the Vietnam War.
$19.95 -
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 Fulcrum
Covers the concept, variants, upgrades, carrier trials, service, sales, and what the future holds for the MiG-29. Also includes design, development, structural detail, international production, trials, comparisons, overseas sales and much more.
$18.95 -
Nimitz Class Aircraft Carriers On Deck
The largest naval vessels in the world are the Nimitz-class super aircraft carriers. This book features more than with more than 300 photographs plus color profiles.
$19.95 -
OH-6 Aeroscout Combat Chronicles
Chronicles the Vietnam War experiences of the US Army's Air Cavalry pilots who flew and fought at the controls of the nimble and deadly OH-6 Loach. These first-person accounts by dozens of the Air Cav flyers provide invaluable, primary source coverage of American airmobile operations.
$24.95 -
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.
$49.95 -
Operation Enduring Freedom
America and its allies first response to the deadly terror attacks of 9-11. Author Lou Drendel outlines the initial US and Allied military operations against the al-Queda terrorist network and the Taliban government in Afghanistan.
$14.95 -
Saab 35 Draken Walk Around
Sweden's premier supersonic jet fighter, the Saab 35 Draken, is examined in close-up detail with 260 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings.
$19.95 -
Saab 37 Viggen Walk Around
Outstanding among the few publications in the world devoted to the Saab 37 Viggen strike fighter, this book will be of great interest to modelers and aircraft enthusiasts alike.
$19.95 -
Sepecat Jaguar In Action
This book covers the Sepecat Jaguar, an Anglo-French strike aircraft, that served with the RAF and French airforces. Includes Jaguar A/GR.1 and trainer variants, as well as special Naval trial versions. Also covers combat operations in Iraq, Africa, South America, and the Balkans.
$14.95 -
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 -
Strategic Air Command in the UK: SAC Operations 1946-1992
Robert Hopkins, a former Strategic Air Command pilot and the noted author of Crecy titles on the KC-135, B-47 and strategic aerial reconnaissance, offers unique historical insights into SAC operations in the UK in this fascinating new account of its activities and the aircraft it operated.
$44.95 -
Sukhoi Su-24: Famous Russian Aircraft
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.
$64.95 -
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot: The Soviet Union's Tank-Buster (Aerofax)
Detailed coverage of the Sukhoi Su-25, one of the most well-known and popular Russian combat aircraft types.
$34.95 -
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