The two-engined Mosquito was one of the classic aircraft of the Second World War. Famously wooden-built, its graceful lines and powerful performance have made it into an airborne icon. Its operational versatility as a fighter, low level bomber and reconnaissance aircraft was unsurpassed.In this book we get the first-hand crew accounts of a selection of the actions and missions that the 'Mossie' undertook. These include audacious raids on Nazi HQs and Gestapo jails - real precision attacks carried out by ace fliers.REVIEWS brings to life the courage and will that RAF pilots- certainly all...
The two-engined Mosquito was one of the classic aircraft of the Second World War. Famously wooden-built, its graceful lines and powerful performance h...
The Starfighter was once described as a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you . It is one of the world s fastest fighters with a top speed of Mach 2.2 and a service ceiling of 58,000 feet. First delivered to the USAF in 1958 it was also sold to the German, Greek, Italian, Turkish and Italian Air Forces. It could carry a variety of air to air, and air to surface missiles and was powered by a single General Electric J79 turbojet that developed 17,900lbs of thrust with afterburner. The Italian Air Force continued to fly it into the 21st Century.This book contains the world famous...
The Starfighter was once described as a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you . It is one of the world s fastest fighters with a top sp...
The Vought F4U Corsair is undeniably one of the most famous American fighters to have seen action during the Second World War. This new addition to the Images of War series features lots of personal stories and over 200 colour and b/w images.
The Vought F4U Corsair is undeniably one of the most famous American fighters to have seen action during the Second World War. This new addition to th...
This volume, one of three "Osprey Combat Aircraft" titles on the Mosquito, focuses on reconaissance variants and their users. The plane's high performance gave it the ability to escape interception by enemy fighters. The text covers recce tactics, operations and a spread on crew uniforms.
This volume, one of three "Osprey Combat Aircraft" titles on the Mosquito, focuses on reconaissance variants and their users. The plane's high perform...