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Valkyrie: the North American XB-70

The USA's Ill-fated Supersonic Heavy Bomber

by Graham M. Simons ...

"A fascinating insight into one of the Cold War's most interesting concept aircraft . . . [with] new information, photographs and first-hand accounts." —FlypastDuring the 1950s, plans were being drawn at North American Aviation in Southern California for an incredible Mach-3 strategic bomber. The concept was born as a result of General Curtis LeMay's desire for a heavy bomber with the weapon load ... Read more

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"A fascinating insight into one of the Cold War's most interesting concept aircraft . . . [with] new information, photographs and first-hand accounts." —FlypastDuring the 1950s, plans were being drawn at North American Aviation in Southern California for an incredible Mach-3 strategic bomber. The concept was born as a result of General Curtis LeMay's desire for a heavy bomber with the weapon load
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Operation Lusty

The Race for Hitler's Secret Technology

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A fascinating overview of the Allies' post-WWII program to gain access to advanced Nazi war machines and the technology they ultimately recovered.Prior to the Allied D-Day assault on Normandy, France, rumors had already been circulating that high-tech Nazi super-weapons ( wunderwaffe) had reached or were near completion. At the war's end, a mad scramble ensued to discover the enemy's secrets, ... Read more

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A fascinating overview of the Allies' post-WWII program to gain access to advanced Nazi war machines and the technology they ultimately recovered.Prior to the Allied D-Day assault on Normandy, France, rumors had already been circulating that high-tech Nazi super-weapons ( wunderwaffe) had reached or were near completion. At the war's end, a mad scramble ensued to discover the enemy's secrets,
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Fighters Under Construction in World War Two

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There has been bookshelf after bookshelf of books compiled, written and published about British aircraft, the Royal Air Force and the activities of its pilots during World War Two. Tales of derring do, bravery and gallantry quite rightly litter the bookshelves and libraries, but little has appeared in print about the could be called the unsung heroes, those that designed, built and maintained the ... Read more

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There has been bookshelf after bookshelf of books compiled, written and published about British aircraft, the Royal Air Force and the activities of its pilots during World War Two. Tales of derring do, bravery and gallantry quite rightly litter the bookshelves and libraries, but little has appeared in print about the could be called the unsung heroes, those that designed, built and maintained the
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B-17 Memphis Belle

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Series series Images of War
"A grand spread of images showing the aircraft, and more importantly the men who flew and maintained her . . . a must for 8th Air Force aficionados."— War History OnlineWithout doubt Boeing Flying Fortress B–17F 41-42285 Memphis Belle and her crew generate an image that is an all-American icon. Indeed, it has been claimed that the Memphis Belle is in the top five of the most famous American ... Read more

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"A grand spread of images showing the aircraft, and more importantly the men who flew and maintained her . . . a must for 8th Air Force aficionados."— War History OnlineWithout doubt Boeing Flying Fortress B–17F 41-42285 Memphis Belle and her crew generate an image that is an all-American icon. Indeed, it has been claimed that the Memphis Belle is in the top five of the most famous American
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Boeing 737

The World's Most Controversial Commercial Jetliner

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An in-depth history of the controversial airplane, from its design, development and service to politics, power struggles, and more.The Boeing 737 is an American short- to medium-range twinjet narrow-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a division of the Boeing Company. Originally designed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from the 707 and 727 ... Read more

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An in-depth history of the controversial airplane, from its design, development and service to politics, power struggles, and more.The Boeing 737 is an American short- to medium-range twinjet narrow-body airliner developed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, a division of the Boeing Company. Originally designed as a shorter, lower-cost twin-engine airliner derived from the 707 and 727
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Consolidated B-24 Liberator

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A pictorial history of the American World War II bomber, examining its design, engineering, development, and tactical use.The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was almost certainly the most versatile Second World War Bomber. Apart from its bombing role in all theatres of operation, the B-24 hauled fuel to France during the push towards Germany, carried troops, fought U-boats in the Atlantic and, ... Read more

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A pictorial history of the American World War II bomber, examining its design, engineering, development, and tactical use.The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was almost certainly the most versatile Second World War Bomber. Apart from its bombing role in all theatres of operation, the B-24 hauled fuel to France during the push towards Germany, carried troops, fought U-boats in the Atlantic and,
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Boeing B-17

The Fifteen Ton Flying Fortress

by Graham M. Simons, Harry Friedman ...

"Fascinating insight into the early development of the B-17 Flying Fortress . . . undoubtedly outshines other books on this significant WWII aircraft." —Air MailThe Boeing B-17 was the first American heavy bomber to see action in World War II when it was supplied to the RAF. The design originated in 1934 when the US Air Corps was looking for a heavy bomber to reinforce air forces in Hawaii, Panama ... Read more

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"Fascinating insight into the early development of the B-17 Flying Fortress . . . undoubtedly outshines other books on this significant WWII aircraft." —Air MailThe Boeing B-17 was the first American heavy bomber to see action in World War II when it was supplied to the RAF. The design originated in 1934 when the US Air Corps was looking for a heavy bomber to reinforce air forces in Hawaii, Panama
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De Havilland Enterprises

A History

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This fully illustrated biography examines the life, achievements, and brilliant aircraft designs of one of the great pioneers of powered flight.From his groundbreaking designs during The Great War to the illustrious company that bore his name, Captain Sir Geoffrey de Havilland was one of the most important engineers in the history of aeronautics. Here, Graham Simons charts the course of de ... Read more

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This fully illustrated biography examines the life, achievements, and brilliant aircraft designs of one of the great pioneers of powered flight.From his groundbreaking designs during The Great War to the illustrious company that bore his name, Captain Sir Geoffrey de Havilland was one of the most important engineers in the history of aeronautics. Here, Graham Simons charts the course of de
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Comet!

The World's First Jet Airliner

by Graham M. Simons ...

"A masterpiece of the most diligent research and extraordinary detail and surely represents the definitive study of the Comet . . . a terrific book."—Royal Aeronautical SocietyThis volume from the respected and well-regarded aviation historian and author Graham Simons is "a solid book of such scope that you'll probably consult it for a lot more than just Comet material" ( SpeedReaders.info) ... Read more

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"A masterpiece of the most diligent research and extraordinary detail and surely represents the definitive study of the Comet . . . a terrific book."—Royal Aeronautical SocietyThis volume from the respected and well-regarded aviation historian and author Graham Simons is "a solid book of such scope that you'll probably consult it for a lot more than just Comet material" ( SpeedReaders.info)
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Lockheed TriStar

The Most Technologically Advanced Commercial Jet of Its Time

by Graham M. Simons ...

"A thoughtful, well-organized overview from the beginning to the twilight days of this iconic airliner" by the highly regarded aviation historian ( Large Scale Planes ).In April 1972, after six grueling years of design and development, the then Lockheed California Company (now Lockheed Martin) delivered the most technologically advanced commercial jet of its era, the L-1011 TriStar, to its first ... Read more

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"A thoughtful, well-organized overview from the beginning to the twilight days of this iconic airliner" by the highly regarded aviation historian ( Large Scale Planes ).In April 1972, after six grueling years of design and development, the then Lockheed California Company (now Lockheed Martin) delivered the most technologically advanced commercial jet of its era, the L-1011 TriStar, to its first
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Boeing 707 Group

A History

by Graham M. Simons ...

A definitive look at the plane that revolutionized air travel and its place in aviation history from the author of Comet! The World's First Jet Airliner.The Boeing 707 family—that includes the forerunner Model 367-80, the KC-135 series of military transports and the slightly smaller Model 720—was the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the B-47 military bomber ... Read more

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A definitive look at the plane that revolutionized air travel and its place in aviation history from the author of Comet! The World's First Jet Airliner.The Boeing 707 family—that includes the forerunner Model 367-80, the KC-135 series of military transports and the slightly smaller Model 720—was the pioneer of the sweptback wing, incorporating podded engines borrowed from the B-47 military bomber
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B-29 Superfortress

Giant Bomber of World War Two and Korea

by Graham M. Simons ...

"A well written history of a history-changing aircraft," the bomber that carried the two atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in WWII ( Aeromilitaria).The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engined heavy bomber flown primarily by the United States in World War Two and the Korean War. The name "Superfortress" was derived from that of its well-known predecessor, the B–17 Flying ... Read more

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"A well written history of a history-changing aircraft," the bomber that carried the two atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki in WWII ( Aeromilitaria).The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engined heavy bomber flown primarily by the United States in World War Two and the Korean War. The name "Superfortress" was derived from that of its well-known predecessor, the B–17 Flying
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