Aircraft Books

Aircraft in Detail 001: Jaguar

A close up at the Jaguar, in service with the RAF, Armée de l’Air, and Indian Air Force with over 250 photographs in 84 pages. Size: 240 mm x 240 mm, high quality paper. Every detail of the airframe, cockpit, maintenance and action photography, covering...

Aircraft in Detail 002: Lockheed & Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon

A close up of all the Lockheed-Martin F-16 variants in service today, from the MLU to the Lockheed-Martin F-16 E/F block 60, in service with 23 different countries! This book contains with over 330 photographs in 108 pages.

Aircraft in Detail 004: MiG-29 Fulcrum

A close up of the famous Russian MiG-29. This book includes Fulcrums of Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Hungary, India, Malaysia, Bulgaria and even North Korea. Filled with every imaginable detail: fuselage, landing gear, cockpit (many photos of the K-36...

Aircraft in Detail 008: Boeing F/A-18 A/B & C/D Hornet

A close up of the "Legacy" Hornet in all its versions: A, B, C and D including the ATARS version. Over 400 photos show every side of the famous jet in service with the US Navy, USMC and the Air Forces of Spain, Finland, Canada, Switzerland, Malaysia and...

Aircraft in Detail 009: Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

A complete close up of the Famous C-130 Hercules transport aircraft in use with over 70 Air Forces. Every part of the aircraft is included in the over 500 photos. In the 65 years of service so far, many types have been developed and are all included:...

Aircraft in Detail 011: BAE Systems (& boeing AV-8B) Harrier II

A complete close-up of the Harrier II, in service with the RAF, US Marine Corps, and the Italian and Spanish Navy. Every aspect of the aircraft and the differences between the sub-types are included. 14 pages of cockpit (both single-seat and two-seat...

Aircraft in Detail 012: MiG-31 Foxhound

A close up of the MiG-31 Foxhound. The first publication offering this much of detailed photographs of the Mach 3 Russian interceptor. Fuselage, landing gear, engine, wings and a unique close-up of the cockpit (both front and aft cockpit) of the standard...

Aircraft in Detail 015: F-4 E/F/EJ & RF-4 Phantom II

A close-up of one of the most famous jets ever made: the Phantom II, with photos of Phantoms of the USAF, Greece, Germany, Turkey, Spain, Japan, Israel, S. Korea, Iran and Target drones.

Aircraft in Detail 018: Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet

A close-up of the Alpha Jet, a widely used trainer and close-support aircraft in use with many countries. This is the first time an extensive and complete close-up of the jet has been made.

Aircraft in Detail 019: Atlas A400M

The first close-up look of the new European military transport in detail and action. Aircraft of all current operators are included.

Aircraft in Detail 020: Sukhoi Su-35s Flanker E

The first close-up look at the newest version of the Flanker, recently taken into service by the Russian Air Force. Including spectacular, never before seen details such as cockpit, thrust-vectoring engine exhausts and more.

Aircraft in Detail 022: C-160 Transall

The first close up look at a true workhorse in European Military aviation. The Transall, a two-engine transport aircraft is seen in every detail, inside and out as well in spectacular action with the Luftwaffe, Armée de l'Air and Turkish AF. Includes a...

Aircraft in Detail 023: Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter

A complete photographical portrait of the SU-22 Fitter, the export version of the Russian Su-17; Russia's first swing-wing fighter.

Aircraft Pictorial #01 - USS Midway Air Wings

The newest release in our groundbreaking Aircraft Pictorial series covers all of the aircraft flown off of the US Navy aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY CV-41.  As with all books by this author, you will see many photographs of aircraft flown from the MIDWAY...

Aircraft Pictorial #02 - SB2U Vindicator

The newest release in our groundbreaking Aircraft Pictorial series covers the Vought built US Navy carrier deployed dive bomber aircraft, SB2U Vindicator.  As with all books by this author, you will see many photographs of details of this aircraft type...

Aircraft Pictorial #05 - P-40 Warhawk

The newest release in our groundbreaking Aircraft Pictorial series covers the early "long-nosed" versions of the Army Air Corps' P-40 Warhawk. Digging through records at the National Archives and the National Air and Space Museum, author Dana Bell has...

Aircraft Pictorial #06 - F-4BPhantom II

Pete Clayton, CDR USN (Ret) is one of the leading authorities on this topic of US Navy aircraft and a major contributor to the US Navy Tailhook Association Newsletter.  He has put together a photo history of the F-4B & N variants from their initial...

Aircraft Pictorials 9: Aircraft Painting Guide Volume 1

Focke Wulf Fw 190 & Ta 152 - EURO0020

Legends of Flight: Airbus A300/310

Airbus A300/310 : A Legends of Flight Illustrated HistoryWolfgang Borgmann By producing the A300—the first twin-jet, wide-body airliner in the world—the European Airbus consortium succeeded in joining the league of leading aircraft makers. The path was...

Legends of Flight: Boeing 707

Boeing 707 : A Legends of Flight Illustrated HistoryWolfgang Borgmann Beginning in the late 1950s, the Boeing 707 revolutionized passenger aviation like almost no other aircraft, as the elegant four-engine aircraft made it possible to serve...

Legends of Flight: Boeing 747

Boeing 747 : A Legends of Flight Illustrated HistoryWolfgang Borgmann More than half a century ago the Boeing 747 took to the air for the first time; it is considered the first large-capacity civilian airliner. Lovingly nicknamed the “Jumbo Jet,” the...

Legends of Warfare: A-20 Havoc

A-20 Havoc : Douglas’s Attack Bomber / Night Fighter in WWIIDavid Doyle Chronicles the design, development, and wartime use of this famous American attack bomber. The A-20 Havoc, known to the British as the Boston, was built by Douglas and Boeing during...

Legends of Warfare: A-6 Intruder

A-6 Intruder : Grumman’s All-Weather Interdictor from Vietnam to the Persian GulfDavid F. Brown The Grumman A-6 Intruder was the US Navy and Marine Corps' primary carrier-based, all-weather attack aircraft from 1963 to 1997. Famous for its combat...

Legends of Warfare: AD and A-1 Skyraider

AD and A-1 Skyraider : Douglas's "Spad" in Korea and VietnamDavid Doyle Now AvailableDesign work on the Skyraider began at the behest of the US Navy late in WWII. Production began in 1946, and the type made its combat debut in the hands of naval aviators...

Legends of Warfare: B-17 Flying Fortress Volume 1

B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 1 : Boeing’s Model 299 through B-17D in World War IIDavid Doyle The B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book, the...

Legends of Warfare: B-17 Flying Fortress Volume 2

B-17 Flying Fortress, Vol. 2 : Boeing's B-17E through B-17H in World War IIDavid Doyle The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history. Through a broad range of photos gathered from around the world, this book—the...

Legends of Warfare: B-26 Marauder

Even today the Martin B-26 Marauder continues to look sleek and streamlined. Although receiving less wartime publicity than America's other medium of WWII, the B-25, in the European theater the B-26 delivered twice the tonnage of bombs and had a lower...

Legends of Warfare: Corsair

The F4U Corsair, designed by Vought and produced by that firm, as well as, Goodyear and Brewster Aeronautical Corporation, would not only rack up an impressive 11:1 kill ratio against its foes in WWII, but go on to serve through the Korean War as well...

Legends of Warfare: De Havilland Mosquito Volume 2

De Havilland Mosquito, Vol. 2 : The Bomber and Photo-Recon Marques in World War IIRon Mackay This second of two volumes on de Havilland's "Wooden Wonder" covers the World War II bomber and photoreconnaissance variants of the deadly Mosquito. Along with...

Legends of Warfare: E-8 JSTARS

E-8 JSTARS : Northrop Grumman's Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar SystemSérgio Santana This book is the first dedicated exclusively to Northrop Grumman’s E-8 Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System—JSTARS—America’s current-day ground...

Legends of Warfare: F-111 Aardvark

F-111 Aardvark : General Dynamics' Variable-Swept-Wing Attack AircraftJohn Gourley The General Dynamics F-111 was one of aviation history's most promising planes when it came out in the early 1960s. Despite a rocky service career, political changes in...

Legends of Warfare: F-14 Tomcat

It has been said that "bombers make history; fighters make movies." In the case of the Grumman F-14 Tomcat, both are true. It made history as a fleet defender, reconnaissance platform, and strike fighter. The Tomcat was also featured in such Hollywood...

Legends of Warfare: F-15 Eagle

F-15 Eagle : McDonnell Douglas Strike FighterDavid Doyle Available on Jul 28, 2023The McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle is one of the most successful fighter designs of the 20th century. The type first flew in 1972, transitioning directly from the drawing...

Legends of Warfare: F6F Hellcat

F6F Hellcat : Grumman’s Ace Maker in World War IIDavid Doyle Now AvailableThe Grumman F6F Hellcat formed the backbone of America’s carrier-based fighter force as the Allies pressed the war toward Japan. Powered by a massive and reliable Pratt &...

Legends of Warfare: Fokker Dr. 1

Fokker Dr. 1 : Germany's Famed Triplane in World War IMark C. Wilkins This book presents the evolution and development of perhaps the most iconic German fighter of WWI—the Fokker Dr. 1 triplane or “Dreidecker.” The Dr. 1 was born from experiments in...

Legends of Warfare: Grumman F4F Wildcat

The F4F and FM Wildcat aircraft was the US Navy’s front-line fighter in the early days of WWII. This iconic aircraft was designed and produced by Grumman, as well as the newly-formed Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors. As larger and more...

Legends of Warfare: Grumman J2F Duck

Grumman J2F Duck : US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard Use in World War IIDavid Doyle The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America’s over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records...

Legends of Warfare: Heinkel HE 111

Heinkel He 111 : Luftwaffe Medium Bomber in World War IIRon Mackay Masquerading as a civilian airliner during the mid-1930s, the Heinkel He 111 medium-range bomber saw its first combat in 1936 with Germany’s Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War...

Legends of Warfare: Legacy Hornets

This book is a concise, illustrated history of the US Navy and Marine Corps’ most versatile jet strike fighter, the Boeing F/A-18 A-D Legacy Hornet. Presenting an historical perspective of the Legacy Hornet from its origins through today’s use in the...