An excellent paperback reference. Complete coverage, inside and out, of the US Navy and Marines' highly praised 'Gun Fighter' with the sole use of color and black-and-white photographs. Each photograph is accompanied with a detailed caption. Line a rt (drawings) accompanied with specs. 80 Pages. ''F-8 Crusader'' is the Walk Around No.38 Book from Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Ed
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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 experim ental 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-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, an d 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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Paperback with gloss coating. Provides extensive coverage on the Martin PBM Mariner flying boats including the Martin P5M Marlin, JRM Mars and P6M SeaMaster. Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photographs. Technical data and line drawi ngs with pointed details. Close-up photos accompanied with detailed captions. Centerfold containing full color artwork and profiles. An excellent reference!. 58 Pages. This is the ''PBM Mariner in Action'' Aircraft Number 74 Book
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The Rockwell (Boeing North America since 1996) B-1B Lancer, popularly known as the ''Bone'', (a derivation of B-One), was a veteran of some of the toughest, life-threatening fighting long before it saw combat. Tracing its genesis to the 1960s, the B-1 began life as a US Air Force-funded 1965 study for the Advanced Manned Strategic Aircraft. 50 page glossy softcover book. Includes information on all aspects of the B-1 Lancer aircraft. The book is filled with specifications,
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An excellent paperback reference, which covers the design and developmental history of the C-130, including special operations operations and gunship variants. Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs and multi-view line art (drawings). Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Centerfold containing 8 full color paintings with various markings and paint schemes.. ''C-130 Hercules in Action'' is the Aircraft No.47 Book Squadron/Signal Publications.
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Line drawings of F9F development. Information from various sources that have been declassified plus photos supplied by various. archivists. 49 page glossy softcover book. Includes detailed information on the F9F-2, F9F-2KD, F9F-5KD, F9F-2P, F9F-5P, F9F-8B, F9F-8P, F9F-8T, F9F-3, FPF-6, F9F-4, F9F-5, QF-9J,. F9F-6P, F9F-7, F9F-8. Details on wing fold, landing gear, cockpit arrangement, armament system, rudder development, and nose section development. The book is filled with
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Includes information on all aspects of the SR-71 Blackbird aircraft. The book is filled with specifications, facts and photos, including a two-page color center section showing the different markings and configurations. A very handy guide for model ers trying for true scale appearance!. ''SR-71 Blackbird In Action'' - 50 Pages - 11'' x 8.25''. This is ''SR-71 Blackbird In Action'', a Book from Squadron/Signal
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Includes; This ''In Action'' book documents the Hawker Hurricane - hero of the RAF's battle against the German Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain. The book shows all the major production variants from the prototype through the Mk IV, and depict s the aircraft in all its common paint schemes. The final section of the book details the development and use of the sea-based variants of the Hurricane and its use from aircraft carriers.. Each volume of the Squadron ''In
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Includes; This ''In Action'' book covers the Junkers Ju-87 Stuka dive bomber, one of the major instruments of the German Blitzkrieg against Poland and Western Europe. Nevertheless, it proved woefully inadequate against British Spitfires and Hurrica nes during the Battle of Britain. In addition to the early Ju-87B this book covers the more streamlined Ju-87D used later in the war, plus the heavily-armed Ju-87G tankbuster.. Each volume of the Squadron ''In Action'' series of
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The Spads were French bi-wing, single-engine airplanes from early 1917. Information on the Spad Fighter series aircraft. The book is filled with specifications, facts and pictures, including a two-page color center section showing the different mar kings and. configurations. This is a very handy guide for the modeler trying for that true scale appearance!. One ''Spad Fighters In Action'', Book. This is ''Spad Fighters In Action'', by Squadron/Signal
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Paperback book with glossy covers and pages. This book details all aspects of the U.S. Army Apache. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photos. Line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos. Each photo has a paragraph containing i ts information. Centerfold containing colored drawings of the different paint schemes and markings of various Apache helicopters. An excellent reference!. 50 Pages. This ''AH-64 Apache'' Book Is from Squadron/Signal Publications'
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Author; Al Adcock. Color By; Don Greer. Illustrations; Perry Manley. Number of Pages; 49. FRONT COVER; TBD-1 of Torpedo Squadron after attacking a Japanese carrier. BACK COVER; TBD-1 of VT-5s and an 8-T-14 flown by ENS George Gay. Historically accu rate information, pictures, and specifications. Contents; Information about the TBD-1, specifications for the Douglas TBD-1 Davastator, the TBD-1A, combat history, wing bomb racks. Read about the Battle of the Coral Sea, the
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Paperback with gloss coating. Provides extensive coverage on the Junker JU-88. Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photographs. Technical data and line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos accompanied with detailed captions. C enterfold containing full color artwork and profiles. An excellent reference!. 58 Pages. This is the ''Junkers JU-88 in Action'' Aircraft Number 113 Book (Part 2) from Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Brian
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During November of 1950, United Nations fighter pilots over North Korea encountered a formidable swept-wing high performance jet fighter, which was quickly identified as the Soviet-built MiG-15. Almost overnight the name MiG became infamous in the West, as Sabres and MiG-15s clashed over ''MiG Alley''. The MiG-15 was the first jet fighter mass produced by the MiG Design Bureau and over time the name MiG has become virtually synonymous with Soviet fighters. The name ''MiG''
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Paperback with slick coating. A detailed look at the Vietnam era US Navy carrier based attack a/c. Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photos. Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Technical data and black-and-white line ar t. Centerfold containing full colored profiles. An excellent reference!. ''A-7 Corsair II in Action'' Aircraft Number 120 Book, Squadron/Signal Publications. Author; Al
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Nearly fifty years after the end of the most destructive war in history, veterans of WWII still recall the finer points of the aircraft they flew. The passage of time probably makes them remember the aircraft's good qualities far more than the bad; quite understandable. A lot also depends on the aircraft being recalled. The de Havilland Mosquito had very few bad qualities to begin with! ''Mossies'' are still held in high esteem by British, Dominion, and American aircrews
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The backbone of the US Army helicopter force. Also serves the USAF as a combat rescue helicopter & the USN in the anti-submarine warfare role. An excellent paperback reference. A detailed look at the development and use from its first flight th h the Gulf War covered in depth. Heavily illustrated with over 100 black-and-white photographs, and tons of multi-view line art (drawings). Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Centerfold containing 10 full color
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Softcover with gloss coating. Provides extensive coverage on the design, development, and history of this WWII USAAF bomber. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photographs. Technical data and line drawings with pointed details. Close-u p photos accompanied with detailed captions. Centerfold containing full color artwork and profiles. An excellent reference!. 50 Pages. This is the ''A-26 Invader in Action'' Aircraft Number 134 Book from Squadron/Signal
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Paperback book with glossy covers and pages. This book details all aspects of the F/A-18 Hornet. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photos. Line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos. Each photo has a paragraph containing its information. Centerfold containing colored drawings of the different paint schemes and markings of various Hornets. An excellent reference!. 50 Pages. This ''F/A-18 Hornet'' Book Is from Squadron/Signal Publications' In Action
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With the ongoing flight testing of the Mosquito prototype, official Air Ministry skepticism over the capabilities of the wooden aircraft quickly melted away, and suddenly the aircraft was required for every conceivable operational role. One of the more important envisioned for the Mosquito was that of high-speed night fighter, to replace the aging and slow Blenheim IF, plus supplement the Bristol Beaufighter. Information on the Mosquito aircraft. The book is filled with
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An excellent paperback reference. A detailed look at the development of the DB-7 and its revisions. The DB-7s, A-20s, and Havocs saw action in almost every major theatre of operation during WWII. Heavily illustrated with over 100 black-and-white ph otographs, and 40 detailed, multi-view line art (drawings). Each photo is accompanied with a detailed caption. Centerfold containing 10 full color paintings with various markings and paint schemes. 50 Pages. ''A-20 Havoc in
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PACKAGE INCLUDES; 1- Book, ''Fokker Eindecker In Action'', by D. Edgar Brannon. **Color By; Don Greer Illustrated By; J. Sewell & R. Toepfer. This book covers Fokker's early years and his production of various versions of the Fokker Eindecker s s, the E.I, E.II, E.III, and E.IV. These aircraft introduced a new dimension to warfare - air
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50 pages. Includes information on the following; A Brief History of the Aircraft, Usage in Vietnam, Armament, Usage in Worldwide Conflict, and a Global Inventory of the Location of Remaining Cobras. Heavily illustrated with black and white photogra phs and black and white diagrams. Two pages of color diagrams. Full color front and back covers. One 8-1/4'' X 11'' paperback book. ''AH-1 Cobra In Action'', covers the Cobra in action in Vietnam and also recent usage. By author
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Information on the Focke-Wolf 190A, F, and G series aircraft. The book is filled with specifications, facts and pictures, including a two-page color center section showing the different markings and. configurations. This is a very handy guide for t he modeler trying for that true scale appearance!. One ''FW-190 In Action'', Book. This is ''FW-190 In Action'', by Squadron/Signal
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The TSR II was designated to carry torpedoes, bombs, depth charges, or aerial mines, and carry out dive-bombing attacks. The aircraft crashed while on a test flight from the Torpedo Trials Unit at Gosport, England, February 1935. However, the TSR I I was rebuilt and flew the next year. For all intents and purposes this aircraft became the Swordfish prototype. 50 page glossy softcover book. Includes information on all aspects of the Fairey Swordfish aircraft. The book is
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Approximately 80 percent of the B-2's structure is built from composite materials, primarily consisting of glass, carbon, or graphite fibers woven into either a cloth or tape format. Radar Absorbent Materials are incorporated into the external stru cture. The load bearing internal structure consists of titanium and aluminum. 50 page glossy softcover book. Includes information on all aspects of the B-2 Spirit aircraft. The book is filled with specifications, facts and photos,
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The F2H Banshee was developed from the FH-1 Phantom, the Navy's first fighter aircraft. Banshees were used as fighter-bomber and reconnaissance aircraft in Korea, and became the Navy's standard carrier-based all-weather fighter for much of the 1950 s. The F2H-3 and F2H-4 were among the first Navy aircraft to be launched from the USS Hancock during initial tests of the new steam catapult. F-Fighter H-McDonnell (mfr). Includes information on all aspects of the FH/F2H Banshee
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The North American Bald Eagle has long been the symbol of freedom and power of the United States of America. It was only fitting that when the first McDonnell Douglas F-15 air superiority fighter rolled off the assembly line in 1972, it was also na med the Eagle. Includes information on all aspects of the F-15 Eagle aircraft. The book is filled with specifications, facts and photos, including a two-page color center section showing the different markings and configurations.
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Paperback book with glossy covers and pages. This book details all aspects of the Heinkel He III aircraft. Heavily illustrated with actual black-and-white photos. Line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos. Filled with facts explaining eac h photo. Colored drawings are provided to display the different paint schemes and markings of various country's He III aircraft. An excellent reference. 57 Pages. ''Heinkel He III In Action'', by Squadron/Signal Publications,
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