Chartwell Books, 1985. — 64 p. — ISBN: 0890099006. Describes major German WWII aircraft. Photos. Color illustrations throughout depicting paint schemes. Line drawings.
G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1958. — 76 p. — ISBN: 039960166X. All the great warplanes that made history are pictured and described, from the Morane-Saulnier Bullet, Nieuport, Spad and Fokker D-7 of World War I, through the Spitfire, Mustang and Messerschmitt Me 109 and Zero of World War II, to the F86 Sabre and MiG-15 of the Korean War. An aviation book which tells the real truth about...
Arco Publishing Company, Inc., 1968. — 100 p. — ISBN: 0668017538. This edition covers German tanks from WW I, WW II, up to 1968, full of great pictures on every page - even includes the tanks specs.
Skyhorse Publishing, 2015. — 291 p. — ISBN: 1634504453. Discover the history, design details, operation, variants, and users of each firearm, illustrated with archival photography from the manufacturers and of the guns in action. Firearms enthusiasts, history buffs, hunters, and shooters will all find something to marvel at in this gorgeous full-color book. World history has...
J. B. Lippincott, 1975. — 1114 p. — ISBN: 0397007531. A detailed reconstruction of United States submarine activity in the Pacific between December 1941 and August 1945, assessing the submarine's role in the overall War and profiling outstanding and representative officers and crew members.
Arms and Armour Press, 1996. — 161 p. — ISBN: 1854093126. A collection of artwork featuring the US 8th Air Force during World War II. The paintings are accompanied by a commentary and include: air combat scenes; on board situations; and images of the British bases they flew from.
Kodansha, 2014. — 226 p. — ISBN: 1568365470. The ninja were the true embodiment of budo, the warrior spirit. Rather than using techniques of assassination to protect themselves, ninja relied on their senses, and on an acute awareness of their natural surroundings, In fact, ninja avoided unnecessary conflict, and used weapons such as knives and swords only as a last resort....
Charles Scribner's Sons, 1973. — 169 p. — ISBN: 0684135493. This is a pictorial history of fighter aircraft, heavy on the British planes and WWI. Mostly about manufacturing and design, with analysis. Fully illustrated.
Air Britain Historians Ltd, 1988. — 592 p. — ISBN: 0851301649. 592 pages, illustrated throughout with B&W photographs and drawings of squadron crests. A must for aviation historians, providing the history and details of aircraft, plus precise dates of the movements and placements of all RAF and Commonwealth squadrons over a 70-year period.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1981. — 82 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6030: Aircraft Specials). — ISBN: 0897471172. This book deals primarily with a present day group Of men and aircraft that represent the epitome of Navy and Marine Corps aviation. In order to more fully understand where they came from, this book also takes a brief look back to the very beginning of naval...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1994. — 65 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6066: Aircraft Specials). — ISBN: 0897473264. For those interested in researching the military aspect of the Arab-Israeli conflict, finding information about the militaries of the Arab nations is very difficult. What little that is published is either published in the Arabic language or is so highly...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1995. — 50 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 1605: Mini In Action 5). — ISBN: 0897473442. When the United States Navy made the decision to enter the jet age, Navy planners were faced with a number of problems, especially given the state of the art at the time. Early jets required long runways for their take off runs and their high speed landing...
Harper Collins Publishers, 1996. — 514 p. — ISBN: 0004709799. Jane's Guns Recognition Guide features all the military rifles, pistols, features all the military rifles, pistols, revolvers, machine-guns and sub-machine guns in action today. From the US Army's newest infantry rifle to former Soviet weapons now in terrorist hands, as well as ex-World War II guns still soldiering...
The Floating Drydock, 1995. — 67 p. — ISBN: 0944055052. Introduction: This is our second volume on "U S Navy Camouflage of the WW2 era" The first book dealt with camouflage instructions in general While we will constantly refer to this first book as Camouflage I, or Volume I. keep in mind that there is no "1" designation printed anywhere on, or in, that book to identify it as...
Osprey Publishing, 1998. — 92 p. — ISBN: 1855326981. The P-38 made its combat debut in Europe in mid-1942, the first American fighters being flown to the UK before heading further east to Twelfth Air Force units in North Africa. Its service in this theatre, and later over the heartland of Germany itself, earned the P-38 the nickname 'der gabelschwanzer Teufel' (the...
Gun Digest Books, 2005. — 1032 p. — ISBN: 0-89689-141-0. Detailed line drawings of 975 "exploded" (disassembled) guns- Contains a special resource section on gun parts and suppliers.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1993. — 83 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6173: Aircraft Specials). — ISBN: 0897472977. The oldest serving squadron in the history of the USN. VF-14 can trace its history back to September of 1919 and served in WW II, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Over 175 photos, 8 pages of color.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 2001. — 66 p. — ISBN: 0897474325. Ron Mackay's "Fleet Air Arm: British Carrier Aviation 1939-1945" offers a solid overview of the British Fleet Air Arm in World War II. The book offers a good summary-level discussion of such topics including: (1) the Early Days, (2) Into Action, (3) Battle of the Atlantic, (4) Mediterranean Fortunes, (5) Operation...
Schiffer Publishing, 1999. — 158 p. — ISBN: 0764310232. As the Luftwaffes standard fighter, beginning in 1937 the Bf 109 was produced in large numbers and after the outbreak of the Second World War saw action over every front. With this light, high-performance aircraft Professor Willy Messerschmitt had created a ground-breaking design. This is a complete summary of all versions...
Schiffer Publishing, 1992. — 206 p. — ISBN: 0887404243. Noted Luftwaffe historians Jochen Prien and Peter Rodeike present in this brand new book the Messerschmitt BF 109F, G and K models. Over 500 photos - most never published and some in rare color - superb line schemes, and detailed text show the late model ""109s"" development into the superb fighter of legend. Among the...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1990. — 66 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6353: Vietnam Studies Group). — ISBN: 0897472357. Marines have been involved with the F-4 Phantom from its initial testing until its final phase-out from the active Naval Air Forces during the late 1980s, a period covering more than 30 years. When it first entered service during the early 1960s, the...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1988. — 66 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6352: Vietnam Studies Group). — ISBN: 0897472136. The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is in its 30th year of operational service as this book goes to press. That is a remarkable accomplishment for any aircraft and is usually reserved for more staid types, such as the Douglas DC- 3. For a front-line...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1987. — 67 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6351: Vietnam Studies Group). — ISBN: 0897471865. It is impossible to gather enough superlatives into one book to adequately describe the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II. And it really does not matter that the twenty-eighth anniversary of the Phantom H's rollout has come and gone.that it has been over...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1994. — 66 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6065: Aircraft Specials). — ISBN: 0897473256. There are dozens of photos (mostly B&W) of almost every type of Soviet aircraft made since 1945. Single engine prop planes, cargo transports, jets such as the Mig-15, Mig-21, Mig-29, Su-22, Su- 25. All are sitting out in the open, rotting away or awaiting...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1984. — 68 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 6040: Vietnam Studies Group). — ISBN: 0897471598. Introduction: No weapon came to symbolize US military presence in Vietnam like the helicopter. Despite a multitude of other weapons systems — tanks, jet fighters, gunships, river craft, aircraft carriers — the helicopter caught the public's eye. Whether...
Blue Rider Publishing, 1999. — 52 p. — ISBN: 1902851005. This Book of 52 pages is possibly the best reference on the subject for modelmakers. There is a history of the Air Force, listing of the aircraft types used and is well illustrated with photos and 15 colour profiles and 37 black & white profile drawings showing colour schemes and markings.
Blue Rider Publishing, 2000. — 50 p. — ISBN: 1902851048. This is possibly the best reference on the subject for modelmakers. There is a history of the Air Force, listing of the aircraft types used and is well illustrated with photos and 16 colour profiles and 30 black & white profile drawings showing colour schemes and markings.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 2005. — 67 p. — ISBN: 0897474929. This book attempts to give a broad overview of the various schemes and identifications used on U.S. vehicles from 1941-1945. Black & White & Color photos.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 2000. — 80 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5522: Walk Around 22). — ISBN: 0897474147. By May 1945, Germany had produced nearly 20,000 Fw 190s from various contractors. While most of these aircraft were newly constructed, many were rebuilt from older Fw 190 airframes to later Fw 190 standards. The total number of Fw 190s built and its wide use...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1978. — 79 p. — ISBN 0897470818. A pictorial record of the American pilots who ran up a 10 to 1 victory ratio over the MiG- 15. In the pilots own words of what it was like to fly the F-86 Sabre against North Korea & Soviet pilots. 145 photos, 7 maps, 28 dwgs, 40 full color paintings, 10 color photos.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1992. — 64 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5009: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897472810. VIPER! Viper? Trust the people who fly them to pick names that will stick with airplanes. "Viper" is the nickname picked by the pilots for the F- 16. Its origins go back almost to the drawing board, as does official opposition to the fighters nam de...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1986. — 65 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5004: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897471717. Commonly known as the "Thud" by its crews, the Republic F-105 Thunderchief was a single-seat supersonic fighter-bomber used by the United States Air Force. As a follow-on to the Mach 1 F-100, the F-105 was also armed with missiles and a cannon;...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1992. — 72 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5008: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897472713. The 1960's were one of (he most difficult periods in the history of the American military. They found themselves increasingly committed to a war in the Southeast Asia that American politicians were increasingly unwilling to fully support, and yet were...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1991. — 61 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5007: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897472632. It is a collection of interviews from pilots and the makers of the A-6 Intruder.which makes the book really interesting, since they are the experts. In a few short paragraphs, the designer of this plane from Grumman Aircraft explains how/why certain...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1990. — 62 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5006: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897472543. Introduction: When I wrote "F-14 In Action" during 1977. the Tomcat was a relatively new aircraft. It had made its first operational deployments just two years previously and there were only ten squadrons in active service. A lot has happened since...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1988. — 63 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5005: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897472047. The F/A-18 Hornet has become the most common aircraft on the decks of US aircraft carriers in the history of naval aviation. While the Super Hornet is a distant relation of the A-D Hornets, they all trace their roots to the loser of the lightweight...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1998. — 82 p. — ISBN: 0897473868. Allison Engined Mustangs Walk Around (SC). Covers four variants of Allison engined-powered Mustangs: Mustang I (RAF), P -51, A-36 Dive Bomber. and the P-51A. 40 pages in color, 12 color profiles.
SOKO Mostar, 1983. — 31 p.
The G-4 Super Galeb is a new-generation jet strike-trainer intended to replace the successful Soko Galeb/ Jastreb family in the conditions expected to prevail in military pilot training in the late eighties and the nineties. Through backed by extensive experience gained by its predecessor through seventeen years now in service with the Yugoslav Air...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1995. — 82 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5505: Walk Around 05). — ISBN: 0897473396. The intent of the WALK AROUND series is to provide maximum information in a limited number of pages. This led us to the decision to restrict this book to the PBY-5/5A/6A and their variants, USAF OA-lOA and Catalinas/Cansos of the Allied Air Forces. Considered...
Osprey Publishing, 2006. — 70 p. — ISBN: 1841769738. Drawn from a wide range of warlike peoples throughout the provinces, especially on the fringes of the empire, auxiliaries were generally not citizens of the Roman empire. The cavalry of the auxilia provided a powerful fighting arm; organized, disciplined and well trained, it was adept at performing both skirmish and shock...
Sampson Low, Marston and Co., 1922. — 192 p.
Foreword:
This book is written for those who feel more than a passing interest in what is still our First Line of Defence ; to whom a ship should be a living entity, something to be recognised and understood with a little of technical knowledge and a memory of what has been and not merely to be regarded as a grey hulk of steel with...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1995. — 74 p. — ISBN: 0897473396. Nose art — if Webster had defined the term he probably would have noted that it was the personalisation of some type of machine, usually an aircraft, with a name and/or painting that reflected the present "owners" feelings towards that machine, his reason for using that machine, or his present emotions.
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1993. — 65 p. — ISBN: 0897472918. Nose art — there is no definition for it in any Webster's Dictionary, but just ask any air or ground crewmen from any war since the Second World War and they'll tell you not only what it is, but what it meant to them. It was a way of personalizing a piece of machinery that you had to depend on and it appeared on...
Osprey Publishing, 2002. — 98 p. — ISBN: 1841763179. This book focuses on the combat careers of the last of the famous Sopwith fighters to enter service during World War 1, the Dolphin and the Snipe, both of which were built on the strong scouting heritage of the Pup and Camel. The Dolphin featured the unique negative-staggered biplane wing arrangement, which provided the pilot...
4+ Publications, 1999. — 40 p. — ISBN: 8090255914. Army co-operation flying had a long tradition within the RAF in the inter-war period. It had its source in the WW! experience of the then Royal Flying Corps in support of ground forces. After the Armistice the newly-established Royal Air Force operated either specialised aircraft like the Bristol Fighter or adapted general...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1997. — 82 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5512: Walk Around 12). — ISBN: 0897473795. Author-illustrator Lou Drendel supplies an up-close-and-personal view of World War II's Mitchell bomber in this 1997 Squadron/Signal release. Few American bombers took on so many different missions and configurations than North American's versatile twin as...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 1985. — 66 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5002: Modern Military Aircraft). — ISBN: 0897471628. Modern Military Aircraft series. Very nice illustrative document on F-101 subject. Cover all variants. US,(ANG,TAC, SAC,ADC) and Canadian operators. Scale drawings, walk around photos useful for modelers. Operational career, developments and sub...
Squadron/Signal Publications, 2007. — 80 p. — (Squadron/Signal Publications 5547: Walk Around 47). — ISBN: 0897475186. The Soviet answer to the F-15 Eagle and response to the trend in US fighters design toward improved maneuverability. A supersonic all-weather counter-air fighter, the Su-27 is equipped with a look-down/shoot-down weapons system and beyond-visual-range...