Aircraft Books

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 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 #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 .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...

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 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 Profile & Scale #27: F-89 Scorpion

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...

Century Series Fighters

North American’s F-100 Super Sabre fighter began a line of exceptional high-performance USAF fighters in 1954 which would serve with distinction during the 1950s, 60s, 70s and even into the 80s and 90s. The so-called Century Series - comprising the...

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...

COM155 - Me 262 Units in Combat

An illustrated account of the first jet-powered combat aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262, and its short but action-packed career during World War 2. Powered by the Jumo 004 jet engine, the Me 262 outclassed anything the Allies had in terms of speed and...

Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe 1943-45

A fully illustrated account of the Day Fighter Aces of the Luftwaffe from 1942 to 1945. Around 500 Luftwaffe fighter pilots were awarded the Knight's Cross, accumulating huge numbers of missions flown. A similar number achieved more than 40...

DUE144 - B-29 Superfortress vs Japanese Nightfighter: Japan 1944–45

An illustrated study of the clashes between B-29s conducting night raids on Japan and the Japanese nightfighters protecting the Home Islands from 1944–45. The USAAF's B-29-led strategic bombing offensive against Japan succeeded when XX Bomber Command...

DUE145 - Luftwaffe Bombers vs British AA Defences: Britain 1940–41

An illustrated study of the British Army's Anti-Aircraft (AA) Command's performance against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. When the Battle of Britain commenced in July 1940, the Luftwaffe committed more than 1,200 medium...

Eagles of the Luftwaffe 02: Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor

"Tempest Books has provided us with a new and impressive resource for the study of the Fw 200. The historical and technical content may hold some surprises for the reader, and it is definitely interesting to read. The excerpts from diaries and reports...

Flightcraft : Boeing 747 - The Original Jumbo Jet

Boeing’s 747 ‘heavy’ has achieved a fifty-year reign of the airways, but now airlines are retiring their fleets as a different type of long-haul airliner emerges. Yet the ultimate development of the 747, the -800 model, will ply the airways for many...

Flightcraft Avro Lancaster 1945-1964 - In British, Canadian and French Military Service

The Avro Lancaster, such a stalwart of the skies during the Second World War, also enjoyed a colorful and exciting postwar career. It is this era that the authors have chosen to focus on here, profiling the aircraft type across its many variants.Split...