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An excellent perfect bound paperback reference in landscape format Author Floyd S. Werner Jr. describes in caption format prototypes, armament, instrumentation, mechanical, military applications, various paint schemes and much more relating to theOH-58D Kiowa Color photos and drawings. OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Walk Around No. 50 softback book. This is the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Walk Around No. 50 Book from Squadron Signal
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An excellent perfect bound paperback reference in landscape format Colored and black-and-white photographs Captions describe each photograph Line drawings and color profiles. Douglas A-26 Invader Walk Around No. 51 softback book. This is the Douglas A-26 Invader Walk Around No. 51 Book from Squadron Signal Publications. Author; Jim
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An excellent perfect bound paperback reference in landscape format Colored and some black-and-white photographs Captions describe each photograph Line drawings and color profiles. AH-64 Apache Walk Around No. 52 softback book. This is the AH-64 Apache Walk Around No. 52 Book from Squadron Signal Publications. Author; Jonathan
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This 80 page fact filled book has beautiful photographs, drawings and color profiles Cover is by Don Greer, Profiles by Tom Tullis and Illustrations by Ike Anderson. (1) E-2 Hawkeye Walk Around 53 book from the Color Series book. This is the E-2 Hawkeye Walk Around 53 book from the Color Series by Ken Neubeck from Squadron Signal
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An excellent perfect bound paperback reference in landscape format. This picture book focuses completely on the 18 submarines of the Ohio class (SSBN). Heavily illustrated with over 200 color and black-and-white archival photographs. Captions describe each photograph. Line drawings and color profiles. 80 Pages. This is the ''Ohio-Class Submarine On Deck'' Book from Squadron/Signal Publications Author; Jim
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An excellent 80-page, perfect bound paperback reference in landscape format. With the use of 200 color and black-and-white photos, you will trace the history of the Douglas DC-9 and its descendants. Line drawings and color profiles.. This is the ''Douglas DC-9/MD-80 At the Gate'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Jodie
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Includes information on the following; Development, Fall 1939-Spring 1942, Battle Of France II, Balkans Campaign II, Barbarossa, Invasion Of Russia, The First Winter, Summer 1942-Summer 1943, Drive To The South, Manstein Offensive, Summer 1943-Summer 1944, Citadel, Retreat To The Dnieper, Retreat From Russia, Summer 1944-Spring 1945, Battle Of France III, The Ardennes Offensive, and the Last Offensive. 80 pages. Illustrated with black and white photographs and black and
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Includes information on the following; in addition to the real life stories- Top Gun Aircrafts, US Navy MiG Killers, and Sukhoi Killers. 104 pages. Illustrated with black and white and color photographs and color diagrams. Full color front and back covers. One 8-1/2'' X 11'' paperback book. ''.. And Kill MiGs-Air To Air Combat From Vietnam To The Gulf War'', by author Lou Drendel, features real-life stories of pilots who were
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Boeing delivered their first B-17F on 30 May 1942, just two days after the last of the 512 B-17Es had rolled off the production line. The vast majority of the first 300 B-17Fs served overseas with the Army Air Forces' combat units. Survivors were relegated to other duties in the various war theatres or returned home to serve as trainers. 64 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions & Information. The book is filled with Historical facts and pictures. This very interesting book also
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''Camouflage'', from the French ''camoufler'' (to diguise), is the painting and/or concealing of objects with nets, foliage, etc., so as to hide them from the enemy and thus prevent an accurate assessment of military strength by enemy observers. Camouflage has two primary functions; concealment and/or confusion. Informative and well written text that describes various camouflage schemes and markings of U.S. Navy Aircraft from 1940-1945. Many excellent color and black and
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An excellent 64 page, perfect bound paperback reference. 21 foreign nations including Belgium, Denmark, Turkey, Egypt and Israel have the F-16, making it the most popular fighter in the world! Full-color depiction of the varied national insignia, squadron markings and camouflage. Color profiles and over 200 color photos!.. This is the ''F-16 Worldwide Markings'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Lou
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An excellent 64 page, perfect bound paperback reference Full-color depiction of the varied national insignia, squadron markings and camouflage Full of colored photos.. This is the ''Tomcat The Grumman F-14'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Lou
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An excellent 64 page paperback reference. Provides extensive coverage on the development and use of the B-24. Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs accompanied with a detailed caption. 8 pages of full color paintings with various markings, nose art and paint schemes.. The ''B-24 Liberator,'' is a Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Bill
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Dana Bell is the noted camouflage and markings expert. Paperback with gloss coating. Covers the development and application of US Army Air Corps camouflage markings from the post WWI timeframe to early WWII. Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photographs and line art. Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. 16 pages containing full color insignias, paint scheme variations, markings and nose art. An excellent reference!. 96 Pages. This is the ''Air
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An excellent 80-page, perfect bound paperback reference covering the USAAF's 31st Fighter Group, and its outstanding flying record. Approximately 200 black-and-white photos, with captions. 40 full-color profiles.. This is ''The 31st Fighter Group in World War II'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Ron
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An excellent 80-page, perfect bound paperback reference covering the USAAF's 4th Fighter Group, and its outstanding flying record during WWII. Over 250 black-and-white photos, with detailed captions. 10 full-color profiles.. This is the ''4th Fighter Group in World War II'' Book by Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Larry
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An excellent perfect bound, paperback reference. A compilation of modeling techniques for builders of armored vehicles and other military equipment. Covers basic construction, painting, weathering, converting, and super-detailing of models rangingfrom World War II armored cars to modern hovercraft. From simple out-of-the-box projects to scratch building. More than 1,200 color photos. 200 Pages. This is the ''Applied Modeling Encyclopedia; Military Vehicles Volume'' Book
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Five years to the day after the first Phantom made its initial flight, the first F-4C took off from Lambert Field on May 27, 1963. It exceeded Mach 2 on its maiden flight, and was immediately accepted by the Air Force. Thus begins this story of the early Air Force Phantoms. Glossy softcover 72 page book. Informative and well written introduction that describes various designs of each early Phantom and talks about its history. Many excellent color and black and white
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Glossy softcover 72 page book. Informative and well written introduction that describes various designs of the F6F Hellcat and talks about its history. Many excellent color and black and white photographs, each depicting a certain aspect of the aircraft. Features an interview with Cpt David McCampbell, USN (Retired), the US Navy's all-time leading fighter ace. Includes a modelers summary with descriptions and reviews of kits from various companies. Highly educational and
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Part 1; Prototype through P-51C. Focuses on the many physical details of the aircraft such as cockpit interiors, radar and avionics equipment, armament, landing gear,. and ejection seats. Close-up photography (color and black-and-white) and line drawings. Special consideration is given to the detail differences between this aircraft's variants and sub-variants. Differences are discussed in. the text and are illustrated with photographs. Scale drawings that show five full
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Includes information on the following; Developmental History, P-47 Variants, XP-47B, P-47B, P-47C, P-47D, P-47G, Experimental Thunderbolts, P-47M, and P-47N. Includes details on the following; Canopy, Cockpit, Props, Landing Gear, Wing and Tail Details, and World War II Colors and Markings. Number of Pages; 80. Includes a special section for scale modelers. Illustrated with black and white and color photographs and black/white scale diagrams. Front and back covers are in
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Includes information on - Developmental History, Corsair Variants, Cockpit and Engine Details, Landing Gear Details, Wing Details, Armament, Guns, Tail Details, XF4U-1, F4U-1, F4U-1A, F4U-1C, F4U1-D, F4U-2, XF4U-3, and F2G Illustrated with black/white and color photographs and black/white and color diagrams Includes a section for scale modelers Full color front and back coversdh. 8.5'' X 11'' paperback book - 80 Pages. ''F4U Corsair In Detail And Scale, Part 1,'' provides a
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The P-38 Lightning represented a dramatic leap forward for fighter planes of its time. It was faster, bigger, and more heavily armed compared to other fighters, and easily recognizable with its distinctive twin tail booms. Part 1 covers the experimental models through the P-38H, along with a discussion of the related reconnaissance versions of the plane. 80 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is filled with specifications, facts, and pictures. This is a very
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The P-38 Lightning represented a dramatic leap forward for fighter planes of its time. It was faster, bigger, and heavily armed compared to other fighters and easily recognizable with its distinctive twin tail booms. Part 2 covers the P-38J through P-38M, including the Droop Snoot, Pathfinder, and other special versions of the plane. 80 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is filled with specifications, facts, and pictures. This is a very interesting book that, by
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The American public first learned of the B-25 Mitchell in 1942. The first production B-25 was not painted in the standard Olive Drab and Neutral Gray camouflage scheme as subsequent Mitchells, and it flew with several different vertical tail designs. Interesting and detailed information on the B-25 Mitchell models in 11'' x 8.5'' paperback form. The book is filled with many facts, specifications, and pictures on this aircraft, which includes detailed drawings. The
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The P-40 Warhawk was Curtiss' well-recognized WWII warplane. The book details the P-40D through XP-40Q, the models created after the larger engine was installed. 80 Pages of Photographs w/ Captions. The book is filled with specifications, facts, and pictures. This is a very interesting book that, by putting the Info w/Pictures, is Educational as well. A great resource for scale modelers, it even includes reviews of popular plastic models. One ''P-40 Warhawk In Detail And
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Although P-39s were one of the most brilliantly designed and engineered fighters of WWII, they became one of the most controversial and disappointing American aircraft of that era. It was conceived as a fast interceptor designed around a hard hitting 37-mm cannon that fired explosive shells, ensuring the destruction of any enemy aircraft. But after promising flight tests by the XP-39, the US Army Air Corps mandated removing the turbo-supercharger. This short-sighted and
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The B-24 Liberator was one of the most modified aircraft in military history. Including the Navy's PB4Y-2 Privateer, no less than ten different versions were produced, and these had numerous variations depending on which version was involved, where they were built, and where they may have been modified in the field. The design of the bomb aiming windows, and even how the anti-glare panel was painted on natural metal aircraft, varied even on the same version of the Liberator
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When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, our most modern Navy fighter was the Grumman F4F Wildcat. Although it was small, it was not as fast or maneuverable as the Japanese Zero Fighter, but it was a very durable machine. And in the hands of an experienced pilot, the Wildcat could best the feared Zero. Thankfully, the Grumman fighter was able to fend off the enemy until the more powerful Hellcat was available about a year later. Glossy softcover 80 page
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