Aircraft Books

AFL226 - Marin XB-48

In 1944, the Army issued requirements for a jet-propelled medium bomber which eventually spawned four aircraft. These were the North American B-45 (see Air Force Legends 224), Convair XB-46 (see Air Force Legends 221), Boeing B-47, and the Martin XB-48...

AFL227 - North American YF-93A Penetration Fighter

North American's oft-forgotten YF-93A (NA-157) was an advanced version of the F-86A Sabre day fighter designed for the penetration fighter reqirement. It was originally designated the F-86C and was designed around NACA flush inlets and a 8,000 lb thrust...

AFL228 - Northrop F-20 Tiger Shark

The F-20 was conceived as the next evolution of the Fighter for Export (FX), a concept that had been in place for over 50 years and a formalized U.S. government policy for over 25 years.  Northrop invested $1.2 billion of its own money on that policy...

AFL229 - DouglasXB-42/42A Mixmaster and XB-43 Jetmaster

During WWII, the unsolicited Douglas Aircraft proposal for a contra-rotating pusher propeller powered light bomber would become the most unusual and iconic U.S. military aircraft built during the war. Shades of “Buck Rogers” to be sure. Amazingly, no...

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 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 #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 #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

Airframe & Miniature No .23 The Junkers Ju-88 Part 1: V1 to A-17

A Complete Guide to the Luftwaffe's Legendary Twin by Richard A. Franks.The Junkers Ju 88 has become a very popular aircraft modelling subject in recent years and this latest book will go some way towards unpicking the bewildering choice of variants and...

Airframe & Miniature No .24 The Junkers Ju-88 Part 2: Ju88C to Ju88T

The Junkers Ju 88 has become very popular aircraft modelling subject in recent years and our latest book will go some way towards unpicking the bewildering choices of variants and schemes that apply to the type. This twenty-fourth book in our...

Airframe Detail No. 04 - Supermarine Swift, A Technical Guide

-A wealth of historical photographs-Walkaround detail period pictures-A mass of period diagrams from original flight manuals-Detailed study of structure, equipment and armament-Colour profiles and camouflage and marking detail by Richard J Caruana-Lists...

Airframe Detail No. 09 - The Westland Lysander Second Edition

The Westland Lysander Airframe Detail Second Edition-Now expanded to 144 pages. Build of the Airfix 1/48th scale Mk I/III kit Updated walkaround with more than 55 added images 50 plus historical images added to the introduction and markings...

Airmark Modellers Airguide 23: Douglas SBD Dauntless

The Airmark series is a smaller, one stop, full colour book of a specific aircraft, with background details, walk arounds, colour side profiles and model builds, ideal for the enthusiast and modeller alike

Airmark Modellers Airguide 26: The Grumman F-14 Tomcat Volume 2

Airmark Modellers Airguide 26: The Grumman F-14 Tomcat Volume 2

Airmark Modellers Airguide 29: Douglas A-20 Havoc & Boston

Airmark Modellers Airguide 29: Douglas A-20 Havoc & Boston

Airmark Modellers Manual 10: Lockheed P-38 Lightning

Airmark Modellers Manual 17: F4F Wildcat

Airmark Modellers Manual is a exciting series looking at the history of the aircraft, detailed scaled drawings, colour schemes and modelling the aircraft. In full colour, photos and illustrations.

Airmark Modellers Reference Guide 7: USAF/US Navy Red Air Aggressors

Airmark Profile & Scale #27: F-89 Scorpion

Airmark Profile & Scale #30: Boeing AH-64 Apache

AVG003 - Sopwith Camel

A British icon of World War I aerial combat, just as the Supermarine Spitfire is for World War II, the Sopwith Camel might more aptly be compared to the equally iconic (if one is Japanese) Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero. A superb dogfighter in the hands of pilots...

AVG005 - Albatros D.I–D.II

In 1916 German aerial domination had been lost to the French and British fighters. German fighter pilots requested an aircraft that was more powerful and more heavily armed, and the Albatros design bureau set to work on what was to become an iconic...

Aviation in Scale Orange Series #1 - Modelling the RAF in World War II

CAM414 - Convoy PQ-17 1942: Disaster in the Arctic

A gripping account of the most famous convoy operation of the war, which marked a high-water mark for the German naval campaign in the Arctic. The Arctic was a vital conduit for transporting supplies directly from Great Britain to Russia. The British...

Colour & Scale: 01 - P-47D Razorback. Normandy 1944

Part of the Colour & Scale series, this book is a fantastic resources for modelers. P-47D Razorback variants are shown, an aircraft used over Normandy in 1944. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in both 1/72 and 1/48...

Colour & Scale: 02 - NAA Mustang III. Europe 1944-1945

Mustang III variants are shown, in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales. Mustang III variants are shown, aircraft used over Europe. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales. It includes 12-14 color profiles,...

Colour & Scale: 03 - Messerschmit Bf 109 F. Luftwaffe Aces

From the Colour & Scale series, the Bf 109 F aircraft is shown in detailed scales. The Bf 109 F aircraft flown by the Luftwaffe aces are shown. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales. It includes...

Colour & Scale: 04 - Messerschmit Bf 109 G. Finnish Air Force

The Bf 109G aircraft used in the Finnish Air Force are shown. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in both 1/72 and 1/48 scales. It includes 12-14 color profiles, providing a visual guide to various markings. Captions are...

Colour & Scale: 05 - Potez 63-11. France 1940

“The book fully lives up to its title. The first three pages consist of port, starboard, ventral and dorsal scale drawings. The remaining 13 pages are large captioned color plates of 19 different aircraft. …it’s is a useful reference.” -Aeroscale The...

Colour & Scale: 06 - Henschel Hs 126. Luftwaffe

“…this series is all about delivering color profiles and black and white plans. Excellent work.” -Historical Miniatures Gaming Society The Henschel Hs 126 aircraft used by the Luftwaffe during WW2 is featured here. This book consists of 16 pages and...

Colour & Scale: 07 - Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21R. Polish Air Force

The Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21R, recce aircraft used by Polish Air Force are shown. This book consists of 16 pages and features detailed scale plans in 1/72 scale. It includes 12-14 color profiles, providing a visual guide to various markings. Captions are...

COM028 - Air War in the Falklands 1982

The Falklands War (1982), fought between the United Kingdom and Argentina for the possession of the Falkland Islands, was probably the last 'colonial' war that will ever be undertaken by the British. This book shows how the key to British success was the...

COM056 - RAF Jaguar Units in Combat

An illustrated account of the development and action-packed service history of the Jaguar attack jet, featuring first-hand accounts from the pilots that flew it into combat. Developed as a joint venture between Britain and France, the SEPECAT Jaguar was...

COM153 - Kawanishi H6K ‘Mavis’ and H8K ‘Emily’ Units

An illustrated account of the little-known operations of the Imperial Japanese Naval Air Force's flying boat units during World War 2. Respectively codenamed the 'Mavis' and 'Emily' by the Allies, Japan's H6K and H8K flying boats outstripped their RAF...