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America’s Strategic Military Aircraft Reserve Jim Dunn Nicholas A Veronico

$24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages 6.69x9.57 • January 2022 HIS027140 • 978-1-913870-61-4

The United States military stores more than 4,000 aircraft in the Arizona desert at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (AMARG). Known as the “Boneyard,” this facility is much more than a place where aerospace vehicles come to die. AMARG’s storage rows are home to massive fleets of F-15, F-16, and F/A-18 fighters, aerial refueling tankers, C-130 and C-5 transports, helicopters of varying sizes, and bombers from the frontline B-1 to B-52s. Among the rows are special use aircraft including the AWACS, P-3 maritime patrol bombers, aeromedical evacuation aircraft, and reconnaissance planes. As well as bringing the reader up to date with recent activities at AMARG, this book presents new, never-before-seen images that provide a visual tour of the Boneyard.

Tom Kaminski

$24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 120 color photos January 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913870-60-7 Tom Kaminski lives in Michigan

The US Department of Homeland Security’s aviation assets comprise those of the US Coast Guard and the US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations (AMO). Today the DHS is responsible for over 200 aircraft operated by the world’s largest Coast Guard, and around 240 are flown by the AMO, which is the world’s largest aviation and maritime law enforcement organization. Since the creation of the DHS much work has been done within both organizations to integrate, consolidate, and update their varied fleets of fixed wing, rotary wing and remotely piloted unmanned aircraft. This title is fully illustrated with over 120 color photographs and provides insight into the department’s creation and the history, aircraft, and operations of the Coast Guard and AMO.

The Ultimate Air-to-Air Combat Exercise Scott Cuong Tran Nick Tran

$29.95 • Paperback • 128 pages • 9.69x6.61 • Over 140 color photos January 2022 • HIS027140 • 978-1-913870-11-9 Scott Cuong Tran lives in California

Red Flag is the world’s premier air-to-air combat exercise. Run by the US Air Force from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, its aim is to provide aircrew with a safe environment in which to take part in interview air combat sorties. It takes place over the vast Nevada Test and Training Range and is attended by participants from allied nations around the world, with 29 countries having taken part with the US since 1975. These visitors bring with them their own variety of aircraft, adding to the diverse array gracing the skies over Las Vegas. Illustrated with over 140 full-color photographs, this stunning collection looks at the many aircraft involved in Red Flag, including firefighters such as the Eagle, Super Hornet, and Raptor; support aircraft such as the Stratotanker and Sentry; helicopters such as the Black Hawk and Apache; and a multitude of other aircraft from both sides of the Atlantic. Also included are ‘Red Force’ fighters, with their unique paint schemes, which aim to replicate the look and tactics of potential adversaries.

An Eyewitenss Account Gerry Manning

$22.95 • Paperback • 80 pages 6.69x9.57 • color photos May 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-80-282037-9

North Korea is often referred to as the “Hermit Kingdom” and not without reason. However, although tourism to this secretive country is rare, it does happen, albeit with limited numbers. In 2016, North Korea hosted its first ever airshow and invited a number of foreign visitors to watch. Unlike most airshows, this was not an international event, and all participants were from North Korea. There were a selection of aged Soviet-era airliners from the national flag carrier Air Koryo and fighters, helicopters, and light transport aircraft from the air force. None of the military aircraft are ever seen outside North Korea’s borders, and even the airline only operates limited international services, making the opportunity to see them in action, and photograph them, a once in a lifetime event. This volume is the personal account of a rare visit to one of the most isolated counties in the world. Not only does the book give a fully illustrated look at North Korea’s aircraft, both military and civilian, but it then goes on to give a pictorial look at the country itself from a tourist’s point of view.

The Untold Story Matthew Willis

$34.95 • Hardback • 304 pages 6.14x9.21 • black and white photos January 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913295-88-2

The North American Mustang is one of the most well-studied aircraft. However, much of what is commonly understood about it, particularly its early, Allison-powered variants, is not entirely correct. This book examines the history of the aircraft afresh, within the orbit of tactical doctrine, strategy and even politics, as well as the changing nature of World War II. The Allison Mustang proved to be no worse than the best aircraft of the war in the roles where it found its niche and, through this new study, it is hoped that the significance of this vital aircraft can finally be appreciated.

Fort Worth Swinger Bob Archer

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 3 • $24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 180 color photos February 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-91387063-8

At the time of its introduction into service, the F-111 was a revolutionary aircraft and was, without doubt, extremely popular. Capable of delivering a wide variety of ordnance, with a high degree of survivability, it was arguably one of the best tactical aircraft of its time. Illustrated with 180 color photographs, this book covers the operational period of the F-111 Aardvark and EF-111 Raven including details of all versions produced, including color schemes and special markings, and the units that flew the aircraft operationally from the first in the 1960s through to eventual retirement by the test community in the 1990s.

A Photographic Guide to Modern Survivors, Replicas, and Reproductions Lee Chapman

$29.95 • Paperback • 128 pages • 9.69x6.61 • Currently Available HIS027090 • 978-1-80282-000-3

World War One took place just after the birth of powered flight, when aerial technology was still in its infancy. At the outbreak of war, the military potential of this novelty invention was not fully recognized until commanders began to use the aeroplane to see what the enemy was planning on the other side of the hill. During the course of the war, the role of the aeroplane evolved from a stable, lumbering observation platform to a more agile fighter, capable of shooting down another aircraft. This book features a plotted history of the British aircraft that were involved in World War One. The story is supported by high-quality images of surviving, reproduction, replica and restored aircraft.

Peacetime Operations Theo van Geffen Gerald Arruda

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 6 • $24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.61x9.57 Over 150 images • March 2022 HIS027140 • 978-1-913870-66-9

The F-105 Thunderchief was primarily designed for tactical nuclear operations. For this reason, it was on nuclear “Victor” alert in Europe (Bitburg and Spangdahlem Air Bases in Germany) and the Far East (Kadena on Okinawa and Osan in the Republic of Korea). After President John F. Kennedy took office in January 1961, his Secretary of Defense, Robert McNamara, shifted the USAF’s focus more and more to conventional warfare including, through modifications, the mission of the F-105. When the air war against North Vietnam was initiated in earnest on March 2, 1965, the USAF needed an aircraft with a load-carrying ability, and the only aircraft that could do that job was the Thunderchief. This book not only gives in-depth accounts of various historical F-105 events, with inputs from the pilots involved, but is also lavishly illustrated with over 150 images, many of which have never been published before.

The RAF’s GroundBreaking Fighter-Bomber Tony Buttler

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 5 • $24.95 Paperback • 128 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 180 photos • Currently Available • HIS027140 978-1-913870-90-4

The Typhoon’s offensive ground-attack work is well known, but that tends to overshadow the type’s successes operating from 1942 as a true fighter based in the UK. Nevertheless, during the final year of World War Two, following the D-Day landings in June 1944, the Typhoon performed a crucial role in the European theater. Many books that document the Typhoon cover it in conjunction with its successor, the Hawker Tempest. However, this work, fully illustrated with over 180 photographs, gives this heavyweight machine a well-deserved volume of its own.

Chris Goss

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 8 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 180 illustrations • June 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-80-282041-6

The Société Européenne de Production de l’avion École de Combat et d’Appui Tactique (SEPECAT) Jaguar came into service with the RAF in 1974 and flew with eight operational squadrons before finally being retired in 2007. The unique Harrier entered service with the RAF in 1969. It flew operationally with four squadrons, as well as being deployed in Belize and the Falkland Islands. With over 180 photographs, both black and white and color, this book, the third in a series on British combat aircraft of the 1970s and ’80s, is an essential addition to the libraries of those who flew or worked on these aircraft, aviation historians and enthusiasts, and modelers alike.

Matt Willis

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 1 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 160 photos • Currently Available HIS027140 • 978-1-913295-89-9

The Fairey Firefly two-seater strike-fighter emerged from troubled beginnings to become one of the most widely used and effective aircraft of the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm. It first saw service in 1944 during the attacks on the battleship Tirpitz, then served in the Far East as the Fleet Air Arm tussled with the kamikaze threat. It went on to form an important part of several embryonic naval air arms in the early years of the Cold War and performed a vital combat role in Korea. In this book, naval aviation historian Matthew Willis tells the story of this important aircraft using more than 160 photographs, many of them rare or unpublished

Chris Goss

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 2 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 180 photographs • January 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913870-39-3

Two of the RAF’s most memorable aircraft are the English Electric Lightning and the McDonnell Phantom. The Lightning, which flew with nine RAF squadrons before being retired in 1988, is fondly remembered for is astonishing rate of climb, while the Phantom, which flew with three Royal Navy squadrons and 15 RAF squadrons, started out in the ground-attack and reconnaissance roles but became more predominant in the tactical fighter role before being retired in 1992. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs, this book covers in great detail the Lightning and Phantom fighter aircraft and the part they played in the latter stages of the Cold War.

The Early Years 1947–64 David W Fildes

Historic Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 7 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 150 illustrations • June 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-80-282028-7

The design of the Delta wing Vulcan was a major gamble by all concerned. However, it proved an incredibly valuable asset, especially during the Cold War. It performed some of the longest bombing and anti-radar missions by the RAF during the Falklands War. After serving over three decades with the RAF, the Vulcan was retired in1984, but it continued display flying with the Vulcan to the Sky Trust until 2015, delighting the public with its noise and maneuverability. Fully illustrated with over 150 images, this book explores the history of the Vulcan, from concept to manufacture to service, providing insight from those who developed, designed, and flew it.

Charles Woodley

Airlines Series, Vol. 3 • $24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 140 images June 2022 • TRA002040 • 978-1-80-282036-2

British Midland Airways existed under different identities for over 70 years, during which time it grew from a flying training school into a scheduled transatlantic airline operating wide-bodied Airbus aircraft. Later in its life, British Midland Airways felt confident enough to go “head to head” with British Airways on the UK domestic trunk routes. The acquisition of a major financial stake by Lufthansa in 2009 led to membership of the prestigious Star Alliance partnership, but even the German national airline could not find a way to stem accumulating losses, and, in 2011, the carrier was absorbed into British Airways. With over 140 images, this book charts the rise and fall of British Midland Airways.

The African Aviation Powerhouse Jozef Mols

Airlines Series, Vol. 2 • $24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 100 illustrations June 2022 • TRA002040 • 978-1-80-282002-7

Ethiopian Airlines was founded in 1945 with a fleet of war-surplus Dakotas. At first, only domestic and regional destinations were served, forcing the airline to build makeshift airstrips. However, in 1957, Douglas DC-6s and a Lockheed Constellation were obtained and flights to Europe commenced. Despite various political, economic, and social obstacles, Ethiopian Airlines continued to invest and grow, expanding to other African countries and further abroad. As passenger transport has declined it currently utilizes its cargo business to transport medical supplies. Illustrated with over 100 images, this book shows how Ethiopian Airlines has remained the powerhouse of African aviation.

Gerry Manning

Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, Vol. 4 $29.95 • Paperback • 160 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 300 illustrations • May 2022 TRA002040 • 978-1-80-282023-2

The 1990s brought with it many important developments for the aviation world. The dissolution of the USSR and Yugoslavia led to a rise of new countries and airlines. The aircraft faced changes as well. The early jetliners found themselves hauling cargo in many cases, and the new wide-bodies became the normal mode of passenger transport for long-haul travel, along with the creation of a whole new generation of types for short-haul. However, in parts of the world the old piston-powered props could be found plodding on, albeit in declining numbers. With over 300 color photographs this book reflects the many ways in which the air transport industry changed during the decade.

Jozef Mols

Airlines Series, Vol. 1 • $24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 120 illustrations April 2022 • TRA002010 978-1-913870-58-4

On January 26, 1949, Garuda Indonesia was officially established as Indonesia’s government-owned flag carrier. Initially, the airline focused on domestic and regional travel, in the mid-1980s, a massive reorganization led to Garuda offering international flights, which required the modernization of the entire fleet. This fully illustrated volume looks at Garuda’s turbulent history from its involvement in Indonesia’s postwar struggle for independence to operations during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.

Barry Lloyd

Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, Vol. 3 $24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages • 6.61x9.57 Over 100 photos • June 2022 • TRA002040 978-1-913870-87-4

The vision of Alliott Verdon Roe and his team in designing and building the 748 resulted in a highly successful commercial airliner, that since the 1960s has been responsible for opening new air routes in many corners of the world. Many of the airstrips into which the 748 formerly operated are now fully fledged international airports, but it was not always this way. In the early days, the 748 proved its worth worldwide by operating on dirt airstrips. Spanning almost 30 years, this book sets out to illustrate some of the many operators of the type, from the initial Series 1 to the final Series 2B. Fully illustrated with over 100 photographs, many of which have not previously been in the public domain.

Boeing’s First Jetliner Ron Mak

Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, Vol. 2 $24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 180 photos • Currently Available TRA002040 • 978-1-913870-89-8

Initially flown mainly by Pan American, the Boeing 707 was soon operated by both domestic and international airlines around the world, and the popularity of the aircraft led to increased development of air-traffic-control systems, airport terminals, runways and airport infrastructure. The 707 remained in production until late 1978, by which time it was too small to handle the increased passenger densities on many routes, and it was retired to make way for more-modern jetliner types. This book provides a fascinating portfolio of images depicting a wide range of Boeing 707 variants in service around the world.

The Final Three Decades Christopher Buckley

Historic Commercial Aircraft Series, Vol. 1 $24.95 • Paperback • 128 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 220 photos • February 2022 • TRA002010 978-1-913870-62-1

This book follows the fortunes of the great Soviet airliners over the last three decades and looks at what happened to this immense fleet: the fragmentation of Aeroflot into a myriad of new operators in the 1990s, the bankruptcies and consolidation of so many airlines that followed, and then the slow, inevitable disappearance of these aircraft from our skies. Illustrated with 220 photographs, most of which have never been published before, and supported by many anecdotes, facts and figures, this book conveys the nostalgia and wonder of this special, tumultuous time in aviation history.

The Battle of Britain as Never Seen Before John Dibbs Tony Holmes

$29.95 • Paperback • 224 pages • 11.61x8.27 archive images • May 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913870-08-9

In 1940, the skies over Britain were full of dogfighting aircraft as young pilots of the RAF fought to repel the might of the German war machine. Described by Prime Minister Winston Churchill as “their finest hour,” the Battle of Britain is a defining moment in recent history and remains an inspiration to us all. Victory 1940 presents a pictorial chronology of the legendary fight, when the Luftwaffe was defeated for the first time, by Churchill’s few.

Air-to-Air Images Tony Paxton

$29.95 • Paperback • 160 pages • 9.69x6.61 Over 100 photos • Currently Available HIS027140 • 978-1-913295-84-4

This striking photographic collection looks at the large variety of RAF aircraft involved in the Cold War. As the war progressed, some types of aircraft would be replaced by other, more advanced machines. The Vulcan was eventually replaced by the Tornado GR1 in the UK, the Tornado F3 took over the UK air defense role from the Lightning and TWU Hawks were introduced as part of the Mixed Fighter Force. This book brings these classic aircraft to life with stunning photography, displaying them in all their glory, flying through the skies of a world divided by an iron curtain.

Lee Chapman

$29.95 • Paperback • 128 pages • 9.69x6.61 Over 150 photos • Currently Available HIS027140 • 978-1-913295-82-0

The Battle of Britain is widely considered to be Britain’s finest hour. The ‘Few’ who so bravely fought to save the nation will not be forgotten, nor will they be around forever. In contrast, the number of restored and preserved aircraft in our museums and skies is at an all-time high. This book features a brief history of all the front-line RAF fighter aircraft that were involved in the famous battle and explores some of the major training and support aeroplanes. The story is told using over 160 photographs of surviving and restored aircraft in the air and on the ground.

David Crotty

$29.95 • Paperback • 128 pages • 9.69x6.61 Over 160 illustrations • April 2022 • TRA002010 978-1-913870-37-9

Between 1938 and 1948, Qantas Short Empire flying boats navigated a dramatic and dangerous period for commercial aviation. They flew the Singapore–Sydney section of the prewar Imperial Airways UK–Australia air route, introducing a new level of luxury travel to the route. However, the outbreak of war cut short this brief glamorous time and brought the Qantas boats increasingly onto the front line. Containing over 160 stunning illustrations, this book details the history of the Empire flying boats as they went from luxurious carriers to military service.

A Photographic Guide to the Surviving Aircraft of the Normandy Invasion Lee Chapman

$29.95 • Paperback • 144 pages • 9.69x6.61 Over 170 color images • February 2022 HIS027100 • 978-1-913870-40-9

The 1944 Allied invasion of France was a combined effort. The force comprised the RAF, its commonwealth allies and the USAAF, which resulted in an eclectic mix of gliders, heavy bombers, fighters, ground-attack aircraft and transport aeroplanes. Illustrated with over 170 color images of modern-day surviving and restored aircraft, this book features many of the aircraft types that were involved in the operations surrounding the Normandy invasion, including the aircraft the flew on D-Day itself.

The First Half-Century David Willis Richard Molloy

$39.95 • Hardback • 192 pages • 9.69x8.27 Over 170 colorized images • April 2022 HIS027140 • 978-1-80-282134-5

The first half of the 20th century saw the birth of the airplane and its development as an instrument of war and commerce. Within five decades, contraptions barely able to take to the air had given way to jet-powered aircraft flying near the “sound barrier,” a rate of technological British Aviation: The First Half-Century chronicles the wide variety of aircraft produced in Great Britain before 1950. With over 170 period images, carefully colorized, this book goes through the aircraft of the first half-century, portraying them in their full glory once more.

West Coast 2010–20 Patrick Roegies

Air Forces Series, Vol. 2 • $29.95 Paperback • 128 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 150 images • May 2022 HIS027140 • 978-1-91-387024-9

The United States Naval Aviation service celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011 and since then it has continued to be at the forefront of military aviation developments. The past ten years have been significant for continuous improvement, development, and efficiency. In that time, the service has dealt with highlights and various challenges, such as a sequestration in 2013, the resulting reduction in combat readiness, and aircraft manufacturing delays. Focusing on the squadrons of the US Navy and Marine Corps, and illustrated with over 150 images, this book delves into the various carrier air wings, the aircraft, such as the F/A-18 and E2 variants, and the training that together make US Naval Aviation the force it is today. It describes the developments of the West Coast bases over the past decade, the successes the United States Navy has achieved, and the methods used to further standardize and optimize the fleet.

The 1980s Kevin Wright

Air Forces Series, Vol. 4 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 180 images • May 2022 HIS027110 • 978-1-80-282035-5

The US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) rapidly expanded its presence in the 1980s, as it became the most dangerous decade of the Cold War. Most controversially, a new generation of intermediate-range nuclear weapons was deployed by both sides. As tensions between the East and West escalated, a new generation of aircraft arrived at bases across Western Europe – state of the art F-15 Eagle air superiority fighters were followed by the A 10 tank busters and the multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcons. Illustrated with over 180 images, this book examines the aircraft and bases of the USAFE during the 1980s. it also describes the vital support provided by other arms of the USAF, including Military Airlift Command’s transport and tanker fleet. The part played by Strategic Air Command’s iconic SR-71s, U-2s, and giant B-52 bombers is outlined, as is the role of Tactical Air Command, which would have rapidly reinforced USAFE in time of war.

Argentina Santiago Rivas

Air Forces Series, Vol. 1 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 140 photos • Currently Available HIS027140 • 978-1-913870-92-8

Military aviation in Argentina has a long history and for many years it was the most powerful in Latin America, achieving worldwide fame in 1982 when it confronted British forces over the South Atlantic. Sadly, as a result of Argentina’s more recent economic woes and a lack of political commitment over more three decades, it is now struggling to maintain its capabilities and replace old aircraft. Ironically, this situation makes for a varied and interesting aviation scene, with Argentine military aviation flying many classic types that are not easy to see in operation today with a military force, as well as some less-common indigenous aircraft. Illustrated with more than 140 photographs, this book shines a spotlight on the Argentine Air Force, Naval Aviation and Army Aviation, as well as the paramilitary forces of the Coast Guard, Gendarmerie and Presidential Flight. Author Santiago Rivas gives a fascinating insight into their histories, comprehensive details of their current organization, their missions and the aircraft they operate, and full ‘orders of battle’ for each air arm.

US Volunteers in the Colombia–Peru War, 1932 Dan Hagedorn

$24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages 6.69x9.57 • photographs • January 2022 HIS027140 • 978-1-913870-02-7

While volumes have been devoted to the legendary “Flying Tigers,” the ultimate American Volunteer Group, another virtually unknown band of flyers preceded them in 1932. When Colombia and Peru became embroiled in what is known as the “Leticia Affair,” a little-heralded arms race ensued. The Curtiss-Wright Export Corporation saw an opening and soon had not only sold the Colombians on an impressive assortment of aircraft types but also an American cadre to bridge the gap until their own crews were ready. Illustrated with rare contemporary illustrations, this books tells the fascinating story of these oft-forgotten men and the aircraft they flew.

Piotr Butowski

Modern Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 2 • $24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages 6.69x9.57 • Over 170 color photos March 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913870-44-7

In December 2020, the first Sukhoi Su-57, codenamed Felon by NATO, entered service with the Aerospace Forces, making it Russia’s most recent combat aircraft. It is a multirole aircraft combining the functions of both a fighter and strike aircraft, with design features that include stealth, supersonic cruising speed and maneuverability, the latest sensors and weaponry, and network-centric warfare capability. Fully illustrated with over 170 full-color photographs, this book describes the trials of the T-50 prototypes and the implementation of the Su-57 into series production, as well as looking at the design, characteristics and combat capabilities of this fifth-generation fighter.

Chris Gibson

Modern Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 3 $24.95 • Paperback 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 April 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913870-69-0

Modern strategists talk about “force multipliers,” and, for air operations, air-to-air refueling is without doubt the greatest force multiplier of all. In-flight refueling has allowed not only the longest bombing missions in history but also persistence in air defense, transport reach and flexibility in ground-attack tasks. Covering a range of refuelers — including the Boeing KC-97 and KC-135, Vickers Valiant, Handley Page Victor, Lockheed TriStar, Vickers VC10, McDonnell Douglas KC-10 and the Airbus MRTT Voyager — this book details the history of air-to-air refueling and celebrates the key role played by tanker aircraft in the application of air power around the world.

Chris Gibson

Modern Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 4 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 photographs • May 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-80282-026-3

From its beginnings as a curiosity with little operational use, Britain’s armed forces soon embraced the helicopter with the Whirlwind for the Royal Navy and RAF and the Skeeter for the Army Air Corps. In Britain’s Military Helicopters, Chris Gibson describes the evolution of the helicopter in British service, from their beginnings with the Sikorsky R-4B test flown by Fleet Air Arm pilots in the USA to the latest Wildcat and Apache Guardian. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this book includes original photographs and images from archives, many of which are previously unpublished.

Frédéric Lert

Modern Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 5 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 160 images • June 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-80-282033-1

The Dassault Super Étendard, which became the Super Étendard Modernisé in due course, had a remarkable career. It was a humble aircraft that was often faced with thankless and difficult tasks. There was no excessive power in this aircraft, but simply a remarkable versatility that made it the backbone of French carrier aviation for 40 years. Solid, reliable, well-designed, and adaptable, the Super Étendard was an aircraft that France regularly upgraded, enabling it to maintain its rank with increasingly sophisticated equipment and armaments. With over 160 images, this book looks at the history of the Super Étendard and the impact it had on aviation.

Modern Military Aircraft Series, Vol. 1 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 • Over 200 color images • April 2022 • HIS027140 978-1-913870-12-6

When introduced in 1978, the Westland Lynx constituted a massive improvement over the helicopters then in service with the French Navy for antisubmarine duties and quickly became a highly popular rotorcraft. From an asset specializing in antisubmarine warfare, it was soon turned into a multirole platform that proved incredibly versatile, performing an extremely wide range of roles. However, after more than 40 years in service, the Lynx was an aging design, and in August 2020, it was withdrawn from Aéronautique Navale service. Containing over 200 full-color images, this book charts the final year in French service of this much-loved machine.

John Carroll

Military Vehicles and Artillery Series, Vol. 3 • $24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages 6.69x9.57 • Over 220 photos May 2022 • HIS027240 978-1-80-282130-7

In 2021, as the Jeep celebrates its 80th anniversary, there is no doubt that itis one of the world’s most famous automobiles. The utility 4x4 machine was designed to help win a war – something that it did with aplomb – and a legend was born, spawning both evolved models that remain in production to this day and numerous imitators around the globe. The Jeep also led to the establishment of four-wheeling as a form of recreation, something else that has spread around the globe. The idea of preserving wartime Jeeps as classic vehicles with a tangible link to World War Two became established during the 1970s and, over 50 years, has become ever more popular and led to the formation of organizations such as the MVPA. This book looks at the history of military Jeeps made by Willys and Ford in the US, as well as the likes of Hotchkiss and NEKAF in Europe. Illustrated with over 220 photographs, this book provides an up-to-date view of Jeeps within the military vehicle preservation scene.

Craig Moore

Military Vehicles and Artillery Series, Vol. 1 • $24.95 • Paperback • 96 pages 6.69x9.57 • color illustrations Currently Available • HIS027100 978-1-913295-74-5

In World War Two, allied armies were issued with identification guides to the enemy armor they might encounter on the battlefield. These black and white printed books were a vital aide for soldiers dealing with the confusion of fighting and the difficulty of identification at distance or in all weathers. The German tanks were often lethal to become entangled with and known to be formidable pieces of military engineering. The German army deployed a wide variety of tanks in many different variants and forms of camouflage. The likes of the Tiger have become famous and continue to be fascinating examples of World War Two firepower. This book features a unique collection of color illustrations, showing in detail the vehicles’ development and differences in design. The artwork is accompanied by descriptions and technical information about each tank, written by respected expect Craig Moore, making this an essential handbook for anyone interested in the German armed forces and World War Two armor

Craig Moore

Military Vehicles and Artillery Series, Vol. 2 • $24.95 • Paperback 112 pages • 6.69x9.57 • February 2022 HIS027100 • 978-1-913870-23-2

On June 6, 1944, D-Day, the Allied invasion of northern France began. Thousands of Allied soldiers, along with their equipment and vehicles, landed in Normandy on five main beaches. Most tanks arrived on the beaches by landing craft, and a few days later, after the construction of the temporary Mulberry harbor at Arromanches-les-Bains, tanks, along with supply trucks and more troops, started pouring from the ships into the ever-expanding beachhead. This guide book examines the surviving World War Two tanks, tank turrets and other armored fighting vehicles currently on display in Normandy, France, most of which took part in the fighting following the D-Day landings. The background history of each vehicle is explored, and location details are given. Many of the tanks are exhibited in museums, but a number are on display as war memorials, with some being in difficult-to-find places. Also included are the fascinating, little-known stories of the Allied tank attacks on two separate German beach defense fortifications at Gold Beach, both of which survived the initial Air Force bombing and Navy bombardment. They have been preserved and can be visited.

Peter Mujzer

Modern War Series, Vol. 3 • $24.95 Paperback • 96 pages • 6.69x9.57 Over 170 illustrations, including 18 colorized photos and 18 painted profiles • March 2022 • HIS027100 978-1-913870-64-5

Between the world wars, Hungary was a relatively small country aiming to recover territory lost because of World War One, and its Army was trained, equipped, armed and prepared to fight with its neighbors, to this end. At the outset of World War Two, Hungarian involvement in the war was minimal. Then, suddenly, this small country found itself in a total war with the Allied nations, primarily the Soviet Union. Although in 1941, this war was remote, in 1944–45 it arrived in Hungary, crushing the kingdom. This book gives a brief history of the Hungarian Army (Honvédség), focusing on the main armament of the land forces: armored vehicles, artillery pieces, infantry weapons and motor vehicles. The Hungarian Army had an interesting mix of weaponry and equipment inherited from the Austro-Hungarian Army, purchased from Germany, Italy, Sweden and Switzerland and produced by the Hungarian war industry, based on licences or its own designs. The 170 illustrations include 18 original color photos and 18 color profiles, skillfully painted by Tamás Deák.

Pacific Asia Mark Ayton

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South America Mark Ayton

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Landmark Raids Tom Allett

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Jerry Gunner

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John Grehan

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James Hoare

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Mark Ayton

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John Grehan

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Chris Clifford

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Mark Ayton

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Mark Ayton

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John Grehan

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John Grehan

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Desert Storm 30 Years On Tim Ripley

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John Grehan

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1991-2021 Tim Ripley

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James Hoare

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James Hoare

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80th Anniversary Gavin Mortimer

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Mark Ayton

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Scale Modelling Step by Step, 3rd Edition

Stu Fone

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John Dibbs

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Tim Ripley

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Mark Ayton

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John Grehan

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Phil Chinnery

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Volume 1 1939-40 John Grehan

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