Fighters

Enshrined in history as the 'wooden wonder', the de Havilland Mosquito was arguably one of the most beautiful aircraft ever built and also to fly. Loved and respected by its flight crew and opponents respectively, it is one of the iconic aircraft of World War 2. Here is its story.

This book has the entire Squadron and their history in the USN, USMC and USNR.

The autobiography of New Zealand's most famous RAF pilot. These are the accounts of his fantastic luck in escaping from seemingly impossible situations.

North American's often-forgotten F-107A remains perhaps the most enigmatic of the famous early "Century Series" fighters.

Early engineering studies from SP-86 through A, E, F, and H models, air combat accounts, model-by-model tech evolution, 100s of photos and excerpts from tech manual.

This book lists all the squadrons of the USAF and the Air National Guard that used the F-86H. It talks about the modification made to the aircraft along with the in-flight evaluation of the F-86H-1 by Corwin "Corky" Meyer.

First published in 1983, the FJ-1 Fury book covers North America's first jet fighter and forerunner to the Air Force F-86 and Navy FJ-2/FJ-3 Furys. The book gives a first-hand account of flying with VF-51.

The entire FJ-2 production was assigned to the Marines which equipped six front line fighter squadrons with it. These were VMF-122, VMF-232, VMF-235, VMF-312, VMF-334 and VMF-451. The book contains short histories of each of these squadrons as well as a first-hand account of its flight testing.

The North American FJ-2/-3 Fury were a series of swept-wing carrier-capable fighters for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

This book covers the development, testing, and squadron histories of the 33 Navy units and 13 Marine units that flew the North American FJ-4/4B Fury.

A series of books that provide, for the first time, the detailed information every pilot needs to know about the aircraft they are flying. Each book in the series covers all aspects of a popular aircraft type and is illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams.

The North American Aviation Corporation's series of "Lightweight" Mustangs, the XP-51F, XP51G, XP-51J, and ultimately the P-51H, came as a result of North American's further development of their standard P-51A and B/C designs.

This book explains the original concept outlining the need for a remote controlled aircraft and how that concept evolved into the QF-86 program. Includes many photographs from both inside and outside the cockpit.

Air Force Legends Number 212 is the third volume in the North American F-86D/K/L Sabre Dog series and covers Air National Guard and foreign usage of the F-86D/K/Ls.

Air Force Legends Number 207 is the second volume in the North American F-86D/K/L series and covers the US Air Force usage of the F-86D/K/Ls.

The enduring story of the Northrop F-5 series and the aircraft it spawned is overdue and timely for an audience that increasingly seeks reliable information and photos about Cold War aircraft.

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk served as a workhorse fighter aircraft during WWII and was best known for its menacing shark mouth nose art. This book traces the P-40s development and modifications throughout WWII with 168 photos and numerous color profiles. Surviving P-40s can still be seen at many airshows around the world.

This new edition about the iconic WWII North American P-51 Mustang includes over 170 photos, many in rare vintage color. The book also features detailed line drawings and color profiles that display the evolution of the WWII-era Mustang from the early experimental NA-73X to the final PA-48 close air support variant.

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.

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.

Leaving no stone unturned, this book provides a detailed account of the inner workings of the R-4360. Also covered is the engine's development history, variations, and its military, commercial, and racing applications.

This book records operational losses on a day-by-day basis, identifying the units concerned, the crews involved, and the aircraft type, service serial number and code letters where possible.

Covers the Wild Weasel versions, A-F models and variants. Includes missile and ECM installations, structural cutaways, pilot handbook excerpts, and Vietnam coverage.

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.

Companion to the highly successful Soviet Tactical Aviation, this new book examines the current state of the Russian Air Force's tactical aviation as well as its recent history in various overseas conflicts. Illustrated throughout with many previously unpublished photos, including air-to-air shots during Russian exercises, the book also features superb color profiles of Russian tactical aircraft and helicopters.

It was no secret to the U.S. Navy that jet and rocket aircraft were being developed in Europe, and that once fully developed, would be of superior performance than piston engine aircraft. Because of these facts, the Navy initiated investigations into alternative solutions to counter these new jets.

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.

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.

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.

The enthralling account of Alex Henshaw's life with the Spitfire.