Gun Camera Pacific

Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Iwo, Midway, Tokyo . . . the powerful images of Gun Camera Pacific illustrate the air war over the Pacific from the unique and dramatic point of view of gun cameras mounted on Allied aircraft. Exciting and harrowing photos put you in the cockpit as American warbirds chase down Japanese Zeros, perform torpedo runs and dive bomb attacks, and attempt to head off Kamikaze missions in mid-air. You'll be in the middle of the action as our bombers fight through the flak and hit their targets enroute to Tokyo. The companion to Gun Camera WWII, Gun Camera Pacific contains many never-before-seen images from the missions that helped win the war.Paperback - 10' x 10' - 132 pp - 175 b/w

American War Eagles, 1939-1941

Subtitled: America's Arsenal of Democracy: Vol. 1. This groundbreaking photo history features fabulous, never-before-published Kodachrome photography of the development of new warbirds preceding America's involvement in World War II - both those that would become legends and those that would never progress beyond prototypes - as well as the men and women who kept the effort rolling. The photography comprises a mix of official military imagery, as well as shots taken by aviation enthusiasts for private collections. All images are accompanied by the authoritative text of the author, a World War II United States Army Air Force veteran, and the foreword is written by the late Fred Bamberger, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel who helped pioneer the use of color film for aviation applications. Hardbound, 11' x 8 1/2', 196 pages, 200 color ill.

World War 2 Luftwaffe Fighter Modelling

This all-color, step-by-step guide covers the fighters that were operated by the German Luftwaffe during World War II, offering advice on incorporating aftermarket resin and etched brass super-detail sets, as well as making the most of parts that come with the kits. Luftwaffe aircraft of the period were noted for complicated camouflage and paint schemes, and the book also features a wealth of instructions for a wide range of techniques and products used to depict these complicated finishes, including dry brushing, washes, and weathering, to name a few. In addition to illustrating the techniques, color photos and specially commissioned drawings depict the finest models in the author's collection.

More Luftwaffe Fighter Aircraft in Profile

Offers 124 extraordinary color profiles, portraying examples of nearly all types of single-seated fighter aircraft used by the Luftwaffe in World War II. All of the highly detailed profiles represent aircraft flown by German aces, some of the most famous and successful as well as those of lesser known pilots. Contains 100 illustrations of Luftwaffe unit markings, uniform insignia, camouflage colors, unit code styles, kill markings, and related features. A superb reference for modelers.Hardcover - 11' x 8-1/2' - 143 pp - 124 color, b/w

Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings 1933-45 -Volume 1

Luftwaffe Camouflage and Markings 1933-45 -Volume 1

Century Jets: USAF Frontline Fighters of the Cold War

Century Jets: USAF Frontline Fighters of the Cold War

GEN DYNAMIC F111 AARDVARK

A dynamic pictorial history of the F-111 Aardvark, the greatest jet fighter-bomber ever built. More than 850 photographs and illustrations cover all models of the Aardvark, from the F-111A through the F-111K. Chapters include: Program History; Aircraft System Description; USAF Tactical F-111s; Strategic FB-111s; US Navy F-111Bs; Royal Australian Air Force F-111s; British Royal Air Force F-111Ks; F-111 Combat Operations; and NASA F-111s. Units and campaign patches are included, along with appendices on External Differences, Avionics Systems, F-111 Specifications, a Unit and Tail Code Summary, plus a list of the 113 aircrew members who died flying the F-111. Hdbd., 8 1/2'x 11', 320 pgs., 860+ color ill.

Aircraft of the United States' Military Air Transport Service

Formed at the start of the 'Cold War' era, the Military Air Transport Service sprung out of the newly-created USAF to serve the US Military around the world. From the Berlin Airlift to Vietnam, MATS crews and aircraft were found in every global 'hot spot.' This book not only provides the history of the Service, it also delivers an in-depth look at each type of aircraft MATS operated. From the C-47 to the C-133, the OA-10 to the U-2, this superb volume contains a dynamic collection of high quality, large format photographs of MATS global air power. Hdbd., 8 1/2'x 11', 192 pgs., 285 bandw ill., 75 color.