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  • Gresley and His Locomotives

    L & N E R Design History

    An in-depth look at the team who worked with the renowned British railway engineer, with numerous photos included.To renowned engineer Nigel Gresley must go great credit for many of the London and North Eastern Railway's achievements, but those around him have faded into obscurity and are now largely forgotten, even though their contributions were immense. To redress this imbalance, Tim Hillier ... Leer más

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  • The A4 Pacifics After Gresley

    The Late L N E R and British Railways Periods, 1942-1966

    In their book 'Gresley's Silver Link' the authors analyzed the evolution of the A4s Gresley's and their service up to Gresley's death in 1941. This book takes this compelling story from the early years of the war up to their demise in the 1960s After four years of service pulling the LNER's most prestigious trains the A4s took on a more utilitarian role and for six years worked hard to support ... Leer más

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  • Gresley's Silver Link

    The Evolution of the A4 Pacifics 1911–1941

    Series series Locomotive Portfolios
    Gresley's A4 Pacifics are arguably the most famous locomotives ever built, a status cemented by Mallard's record breaking run on the 3rd July '38. And yet only a year later the glamorous 'streaks' seemed likely to be cast into obscurity by the coming of another world war. So, for only four exhilarating years they were allowed to flourish as their creator had intended and in that time captured the ... Leer más

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  • Flying Scotsman, and the Story of Gresley's First Pacific Locomotives

    Herbert Nigel Gresley's first Pacifics, though notable in their day, were made universally famous by one of their number – 4722 Flying Scotsman. Throughout her life she has been feted and glamorised far more than any of her sisters and yet when appearing from the LNER Works at Doncaster in 1923 she was just another member of the class, but at some stage, early in her career, she acquired star ... Leer más

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  • Peppercorn, His Life & Locomotives

    Arthur Peppercorn, a vicar's son from Herefordshire, was the last L N E R Chief Mechanical Engineer. He managed his department for a very short time before it was swept away in the wholesale changes that followed Nationalisation of British Railways in 1948.Although a disciple and follower of Sir Nigel Gresley, he was his own man and developed his talent for production engineering that fully ... Leer más

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  • Heaven High, Ocean Deep

    Naval Fighter Wing at War

    **A stirring account of the Royal Navy's World War II heroics that "can be thoroughly recommended to anyone interested in the ' Forgotten Fleet.' "— The Aviation HistorianIn 1944, with the invasion of Europe underway and battles in the Atlantic and Mediterranean all but won, the Royal Navy's strength could be focused on the Far East and the Pacific where the Japanese were still a long way from ... Leer más

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  • Widowmaker

    Living and Dying with the Corsair

    The dramatic history behind one of WWII's most powerful—and dangerous—planes, "spiced with many first-hand accounts, American and British" ( Aeroplane).Despite everything, I felt very lucky to have flown Corsairs. They were the best, you know, even though it took me some time to realize this when so many friends died flying them. —Colin Facer, Corsair pilot, HMS IllustriousThe Vought-Sikorsky ... Leer más

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  • George Jackson Churchward, 1857-1933

    His Life, Leadership and Locomotives

    George Churchward is regarded by many, including the towering figures of Nigel Gresley, William Stanier and Andre Chapelon, as the most inventive, ingenious and successful steam locomotive designer there has ever been. When given the opportunity to comment these three exceptional engineers made their admiration for him and his many achievements a matter of historical fact.Now, a 100 or so years ... Leer más

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  • Manfred von Richthofen

    His Life and Times in Pictures

    “As an examination of what made Montgomery and Rommel tick, this offers excellent analysis. … a nice, fast, well-written read.” -Historical Miniatures Gaming SocietyIt is more than a hundred years since the First World War fighter ace Manfred von Richthofen was killed in combat on the Western Front. By then, due to a strange twist of fate, his name was becoming as well known in Britain, France and ... Leer más

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  • Locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway

    A Definitive Survey, 1854–1966

    Series series Locomotive Portfolios
    A pictorial history of the 19th and 20th century British rail line.Although closed to traffic in 1966, with most of its infrastructure swiftly destroyed by British Railways, this unique railway line still lives in the minds of many, some too young to remember it in its heyday. For more than a hundred years it courted disaster and could on a number of occasions have succumbed to overpowering ... Leer más

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  • The Vought F4U Corsair in The War Against Japan

    A Photographic Record of the 15th Naval Fighter Wing at War 1944-5

    Chronicles the Royal Navy’s 15th Naval Fighter Wing and the Vought F4U Corsair’s rise as a legendary carrier-based fighter.By mid-1944, the Allies, especially the United States, began preparing for a potential invasion of Japan. Churchill expected the Royal Navy to support the U.S. Navy in achieving aerial dominance. The Admiralty focused on strengthening its carrier forces, forming the 15th Naval ... Leer más

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  • G T 3 The Unrealised Dream

    The Story of Britain's Last Gas Turbine Locomotive

    Tells the story of John Hughes' persistent efforts to develop gas turbine locomotives, culminating in the creation of the GT3. During the 1930s, with the end of steam locomotion being actively considered, many looked to develop engines powered by diesel and electricity. But for the coming of war in 1939, and the acute recession that followed, much more might have been accomplished. Nevertheless, ... Leer más

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