Category Archives: Aviation

Legion Condor Aces (Aircraft of the Aces)

By the outbreak of World War 2, the Luftwaffe had acquired effective tactical battlefield experience from its involvement in the Spanish Civil War in 1936-1939, centered around the operations conducted by the Legion Condor, a force of some 19,000 ‘volunteer’ … Continue reading

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B-24 Liberator Units of the CBI (Combat Aircraft)

The B-24 Liberator was the mainstay of the US Army Air Force’s strategic bombing effort in the China-Burma-India (CBI) Theatre from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945. With longer range and a greater load-carrying capacity than the … Continue reading

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Heinkel He 219 Uhu (Monographs)

Heinkel’s highly effective ‘Owl’ twin-engine/twin-tail advanced night fighter was perhaps too little – too late for Germany in WWII, but it was a very significant design. This volume includes the aircraft’s design and development, prototypes, serial production and Luftwaffe service. … Continue reading

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Conflict in the Balkans 1991-2000 (Osprey Combat Aircraft 24)

Exposing the true scale and significance of the deployment of air power in the Balkans, this book details the activities of NATO and UN aircraft as well as local pilots in the former Yugoslavia. From bombing by B-2 stealth bombers … Continue reading

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Mil Mi-24 Hind Gunship (New Vanguard)

With its distinctive double-cockpit design, the Mi-24 ‘Hind’ is arguably the most recognizable war machine of the Cold War, and has achieved near-legendary status in the annals of military history. The first Soviet helicopter to function as both a gunship … Continue reading

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Mirage III vs MiG-21 (Duel)

Although the opposing forces of the Six Day War were both flying comparable third-generation Mach 2 jet fighters, the pilots were trained to different standards, and were expected to utilize different tactics. Using the latest research, first-hand accounts, and specially … Continue reading

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Mig-23 Mf (Topshots)

Topshots Series No 42. Photo essay covering the Soviet/Russian-built Flogger variable geometry, swept-wing fighter, interior and exterior all illustrated with 127 walk-around photos. Includes free decals for Polish Air Force in 1/32, 1/48 and 1/72 scale, English text with Polish … Continue reading

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Eurofighter Typhoon (Topshots)

Photo essay covering the European consortium-designed twin-engine, multi-role canard-delta strike fighter, interior and exterior all illustrated with 135 walk-around photos. Includes free canopy and wheel masks for Italeri and Revell kits, English text with Polish summary. Topshots Series No 41. … Continue reading

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F-16 C/D Block 52 Advanced (Topshots)

Photo essay covering the US-built fighter and strike aircraft, interior and exterior all illustrated with 145 full color walk-around photos. Includes decals for PAF service in 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale. English text with Polish summary. Topshots Series No 46. … Continue reading

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Nieuport 1-27 (Famous Airplanes)

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