Bombers
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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 -
1001 Aviation Facts
This book provides an insightful and in-depth look at aviation history by highlighting many little-known, yet very important aviation facts. Stories are organized by category, such as military, commercial, and sport aviation and include topics like pilots and personalities, aviation movies, TV shows, and model building.
$24.95 -
A-20 Havoc In Action
The Douglas A-20 Havoc was a deadly WWII light bomber, intruder and attack aircraft. Built for the USAAF, nearly half the Havocs served with the RAF and the Soviet military.
$19.95 -
A-26/B-26 Invader In Action
The Douglas A-26 Invader attack aircraft served with distinction during WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Armed with as many as 14 forward-firing machine guns, as well as bombs and rockets, the Invader was well-suited for ground strike missions. This new book is profusely illustrated, and includes color profiles and detailed line drawings.
$19.95 -
American Aircraft Development of WWII: Special Types 1939-1945
Focusing on the U.S. military's development of special aircraft types during World War II, including many experimental aircraft and one-off secret projects, this book shows how U.S. aviation designs and weapons progressed under the pressure of global warfare.
$39.95 -
American Bomber Aircraft Development in World War 2
A new perspective on the development of US bomber aircraft during World War 2, revealing how the intense combat pressures of the war accelerated the scientific and technological advances of aeronautics, propulsion, aircraft systems, avionics and ordnance. Packed with three-view drawings and rare photographs including a wide variety of little-known experimental aircraft.
$42.95 -
B-17 Nose Art Name Directory
This directory lists over 8,200 Boeing B-17s from the World War II era on which some sort of name identification was obtained, showing name and where available, group, squadron, and serial number.
$19.95 -
B-24 Nose Art Name Directory
A product of years of statistical research, this detailed listing of over 7,800 Consolidated B-24s in all their variations from the WWII era, provides the aircraft's name and, where available, group, squadron and serial number.
$29.95 -
B-25 Mitchell In Action
The WWII career of the North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber is covered from the experimental NA-40 prototype to the final production B-25J. Also includes US Marine Corps PBJ versions.
$19.95 -
B-29 Photo Combat Diary: The Superfortress in WWII and Korea
This diary depicts the B-29 in combat in the 1940s against a failing Japanese air force and the 1950s against the ultra fast & dangerous Russian built MiG-15 jets. Includes 100s of air-to-air shots, battle damage, paint schemes and markings, famous planes and air crews, Air Force bases, etc.
$27.95 -
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.
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B-29 Superfortress In Action
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was the most advanced production aircraft in the world during WWII. This book covers the development, production, and combat history of this famous US heavy bomber, including the story behind dropping the first atomic bombs.
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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.
$19.95 -
B-58 Hustler In Action
Sleek, sporting a delta wing, four big engines, and an external payload, the Convair B-58 Hustler was the first operational jet bomber capable of Mach 2. Here is a detailed and colorful look at these amazing US Cold War aircraft.
$19.95 -
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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Birth of a Legend McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II
This monograph by highly regarded U.S. Naval aircraft historian Tommy H. Thomason documents in well-illustrated detail how the Phantom came to be.
$49.95 -
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-17 Flying Fortress - WarbirdTech Volume 7
Filled with vintage photos, exploded views, official technical manual excerpts and factory shots. This work examines the B-17 in all its models. Good coverage of armament system.
$21.95 -
Boeing B-29 Superfortress - WarbirdTech Volume 14
With more than 30 volumes now available, this series is one of the best sources of information for modelers and aviation enthusiasts. Each volume is jam packed full of excerpts, drawings, exploded views, cutaways, assembly line, and repair depot photographs taken from original tech manuals.
$21.95 -
Boeing B-47 Stratojet: Strategic Air Command's Transitional Bomber
Authors Mike Habermehl and former SAC pilot Robert S. Hopkins III have combined years of research and experience to provide the ultimate history of the Boeing B-47 Stratojet.
$44.95 -
Boeing B-50
Explores every model of the second Superfortress, including some previously little-known variants.
$49.95 -
Boeing XF8B-1 Fighter
The F/A 18 Hornet was not the first Naval Aircraft designed to meet all the Navy needs.
$16.95 -
Brewster SB2A Bucaneer
The Brewster Bermuda is the name given by the RAF to the Brewster SB2A. In the US Navy service, the aircraft was the SB2A "Buccaneer." Also includes coverage of the XSBA-1 and SBN-1.
$19.95 -
British Combat Aircraft in Latin America
This book covers the story of all the British military aircraft that served in Latin America since 1940.
$64.95 -
British Secret Projects 4: Bombers 1935-1950
Concentrating on designs that were never built, the projects and programs explored here start with designs that were prepared in the knowledge that war was approaching and go right through to the last generation of British piston-engine bombers that appeared after the war had ended.
$44.95 -
Building the B-17 Flying Fortress: A Detailed Look at Manufacturing Boeing
This book features photos and manufacturing details of America's greatest multi-engine World War II combat aircraft and tells the compelling story of how more than 12,000 B-17s were built.
$34.95 -
Buzz Numbers
This book includes an in-depth explanation of the buzz number system as well as its many applications. This book is the ultimate buzz number reference for modelers and aviation enthusiasts.
$22.95 -
Consolidated PB2Y Coronado
The PB2Y Coronado was a large flying boat patrol bomber designed by Consolidated Aircraft. After deliveries of the PBY Catalina, also a Consolidated aircraft, began in 1935, the United States Navy began planning for the next generation of patrol bombers.
$39.95 -
Consolidated PB4Y-1/1P Liberator
During WWII, the US Navy adopted the Consolidated B-24D Liberator as a long-range patrol bomber/sub hunter (PB4Y-1) and as an armed photo recon aircraft (PB4Y-1P). These Navy PB4Y Liberators became deadly hunter-killer aircraft and destroyed more than 1,000 enemy vessels. This new book covers the aircraft and history of all PB4Y-1 squadrons, as well as their most significant combat operations.
$49.95