Resultados de búsqueda: Cold War Aircraft from Viceroy Books

Harpia Publishing, 2014. New book, 256 pages with 112 black & white pictures, 110 colour pictures, 7 maps, 16 tables, 10 diagrams and 54 artworks. On 6 October 1973, the Egyptian and Syrian air arms launched an attack on Israeli military installations on the Sinai Peninsula and in the Golan Heights. For Israel, it was a war that started with a surprise and alarming losses in men and material, and was characterised by the deployment of advanced electronics, computers and guided missiles. For the Arabs it was a war of revenge, in the best traditions of ‘guts and glory’. Clearly written and illustrated with a rich and unique collection of exclusive photography and original illustrations, Arab MiGs Volume 5 provides a detailed record of aerial warfare during the opening phases of the October 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. Drawing on extensive research, declassified information, and interviews with dozens of participants, it recounts the origins, operational history, and battle performance of… Leer más

Harpia Publishing, 2011. New book, 256 pages, 207 B&W photos, 27 photos, 2 maps and 31 colour profiles. Largely based on original, previously unavailable documentation from official archives, as well as interviews with participants and eyewitnesses, the second volume in this series is an unprecedented study of the developments of the Egyptian, Iraqi, Syrian, Algerian, Lebanese and Jordanian air forces during the late 1950s and 1960s.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Harpia Publishing, 2014. New book, 256 pages with 112 black & white pictures, 110 colour pictures, 7 maps, 16 tables, 10 diagrams and 54 artworks. On 6 October 1973, the Egyptian and Syrian air arms launched an attack on Israeli military installations on the Sinai Peninsula and in the Golan Heights. For Israel, it was a war that started with a surprise and alarming losses in men and material, and was characterised by the deployment of advanced electronics, computers and guided missiles. For the Arabs it was a war of revenge, in the best traditions of ‘guts and glory’. Clearly written and illustrated with a rich and unique collection of exclusive photography and original illustrations, Arab MiGs Volume 5 provides a detailed record of aerial warfare during the opening phases of the October 1973 Arab-Israeli conflict. Drawing on extensive research, declassified information, and interviews with dozens of participants, it recounts the origins, operational history, and battle performance of… Leer más

Harpia Publishing, 2013. New book, 256 pages with 157 black and white pictures, 48 colour pictures, 6 maps and 32 colour drawings. Volume 4 in Harpia Publishing's highly successful Arab MiGs series expands the history of the major Arab air forces that became involved in the wars with Israel during the period 1967 to 1973. It solves the intractable complexity of this violent period by dispassionately outlining the sequence of political and military events - in chronological and geographic order.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Harpia Publishing, 2009. New book, 256 pages. Starting in 1955, and for the following 20 years, MiG-15 and MiG-17 formed the backbone of several Arab air forces. They played a prominent role in four major wars and dozens of minor incidents. Covering the first decade of this period, this study - Arab MiGs, Volume 1, the first in a series of publications - provides a unique and previously unavailable insight into the service history of both types with five Arab air forces. Even more so, it tells the story of the people that flew MiG-15s and MiG-17s in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq and Syria. Several of whom became dominant political figures in the recent history of these countries. The reason why Arab countries began purchasing MiGs and thus became embroiled in the Cold War is approached and discussed from an entirely new and original - Arab - point of view. Details about combat operations during three major wars between Arabs and Israel, as well as the war in Yemen of the 1960s, are reconstructed on basis of… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2004. New book, 96 pages, COM44. The MiG-21 provided the backbone of frontline Arab air combat strength for many years and remained the Arabs’ only real hope of challenging Israeli air supremacy. This book provides a detailed history of the MiG-21 in Egyptian, Syrian and Iraqi service. It includes numerous photographs, most of which have not been seen outside the Arab world and a large proportion of which have never previously been published anywhere. The material is drawn from official sources and from the private collections and recollections of men who flew, or met, these aircraft in combat.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Styling, Mark. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Harpia Publishing, 2015. New book, 256 pages with 119 black & white pictures, 81 colour pictures, 7 maps and 45 artworks. Arab MiGs Volume 6 continues Harpia Publishing’s renowned coverage of air actions by Arab air forces during the October 1973 Arab-Israeli War. After researching in the Middle East for more than 40 years, interviewing and discussing the fighting in detail with pilots, participants and eyewitnesses from almost every unit involved, the authors provide the first ever coherent narrative of this air war. While it has often been argued that air power did not play a dominant role in the conflict, it eventually proved critical to its outcome. Moreover, thousands of combat experiences that were learned during this war - and paid for in blood by both sides - proved extremely influential for the development of new aircraft types and new weapons systems. The October 1973 conflict was one of the best examples of the ever increasing importance of electronic warfare and unmanned aircraft… Leer más

Harpia Publishing, 2013. New book, 256 pages with 157 black and white pictures, 48 colour pictures, 6 maps and 32 colour drawings. Volume 4 in Harpia Publishing's highly successful Arab MiGs series expands the history of the major Arab air forces that became involved in the wars with Israel during the period 1967 to 1973. It solves the intractable complexity of this violent period by dispassionately outlining the sequence of political and military events - in chronological and geographic order.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Dalrymple & Verdun, 2010. New book, 112 pages, 154 photos, 28 colour photos. This book details the development and history of the Avro Lancaster, Lincoln, and York in post war RAF service.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Dalrymple & Verdun, 2005. New book, 112 pages, 120 photos. The first in a series of detailed and well illustrated accounts of classic aircraft in service from the prototype to the few remaining preserved examples. The introduction to the book is written by an ex-Shackleton pilot who was the first to be on the scene at the fire and sinking of the Lakonia and was instrumental in saving many lives. The book contains over thirty-five specially commissioned accurate side, 4 view and squadron badge illustrations in full colour, with many previously unpublished photographs. A full listing of all airframes and their histories is also included.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Caruana, Richard J.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Osprey Pub Co, 2019. New book, 96 pages, COM130. One of the most dramatic bombers of its day, the Convair B-58 came to epitomise the Cold War power of Strategic Air Command. Introduced only 12 years after the sound barrier was first broken, this iconic plane became the first large long-range supersonic bomber to take to the skies, a feat which had seemed far-fetched only a few years previously. Outstripping its contemporaries in terms of speed, and agile enough to escape most interceptors, the B-58 was a remarkable feat of engineering, setting 19 world speed records and collecting a host of trophies. The first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 at 63,000 feet, it was able to evade hostile fighters and represented a serious threat to targets across the Soviet Bloc. Supported by contemporary first-hand accounts, photography, and full-colour illustrations, this study explores the history of this ground-breaking aircraft from its conception to its little-known testing for use in the Vietnam War.. Soft… Leer más

Osprey Pub Co, 2019. New book, 96 pages, COM130. One of the most dramatic bombers of its day, the Convair B-58 came to epitomise the Cold War power of Strategic Air Command. Introduced only 12 years after the sound barrier was first broken, this iconic plane became the first large long-range supersonic bomber to take to the skies, a feat which had seemed far-fetched only a few years previously. Outstripping its contemporaries in terms of speed, and agile enough to escape most interceptors, the B-58 was a remarkable feat of engineering, setting 19 world speed records and collecting a host of trophies. The first operational bomber capable of Mach 2 at 63,000 feet, it was able to evade hostile fighters and represented a serious threat to targets across the Soviet Bloc. Supported by contemporary first-hand accounts, photography, and full-colour illustrations, this study explores the history of this ground-breaking aircraft from its conception to its little-known testing for use in the Vietnam War.. Soft… Leer más

Lanasta, 2014. New book, 48 pages, 90 photos, 9 colour profiles. The Blackburn Buccaneer was the first jet aircraft specially designed for flying very low under the radar at high subsonic speeds. It was developed in the fifties and entered service at the Royal Navy in 1962. Later it also flew as an attack bomber at the R.A.F. and it even played a role in the Gulf War in 1991 before being retired in 1994 after an operational career that spanned three decades.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brandic, S.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanasta, 2014. New book, 48 pages, 90 photos, 9 colour profiles. The Blackburn Buccaneer was the first jet aircraft specially designed for flying very low under the radar at high subsonic speeds. It was developed in the fifties and entered service at the Royal Navy in 1962. Later it also flew as an attack bomber at the R.A.F. and it even played a role in the Gulf War in 1991 before being retired in 1994 after an operational career that spanned three decades.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brandic, S.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanasta, 2014. New book, 48 pages, 90 photos, 9 colour profiles. The Blackburn Buccaneer was the first jet aircraft specially designed for flying very low under the radar at high subsonic speeds. It was developed in the fifties and entered service at the Royal Navy in 1962. Later it also flew as an attack bomber at the R.A.F. and it even played a role in the Gulf War in 1991 before being retired in 1994 after an operational career that spanned three decades.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Brandic, S.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanasta, 2016. New book, 56 pages, 110+ photos and illustrations. Built by Boeing, designated as B-47 and named the Stratojet it was a quantum leap in aircraft development. Boeing entered initially the unknown when they started this project, but soon it would be evident that Strategic Air Command would have its multi-engine jet bomber with a speed performance similar to the latest jet fighters.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Lanasta, 2016. New book, 56 pages, 110+ photos and illustrations. Built by Boeing, designated as B-47 and named the Stratojet it was a quantum leap in aircraft development. Boeing entered initially the unknown when they started this project, but soon it would be evident that Strategic Air Command would have its multi-engine jet bomber with a speed performance similar to the latest jet fighters.. Soft Cover. As New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Philedition, 2020. New book, 48 pages. The Bristol Brigand was developed at the end of WW2 as a replacement for the Bristol Beaufighter. Initially developed as a torpedo-fighter, the design was modified after the war in the aim to use the Brigand as a light bomber. The Brigand was later deployed overseas and served in the Middle East and the Far East, participating to the Malayan Emergency in the early fifties with Nos. 45 and 84 Squadrons, while in UK it was used in its training versions. This book is illustrated with 40 photos and 5 colour profiles. The Bristol Buckingham and Buckmaster are also covered in this book. Colour Profiles: VS816/A - 8 Sqn; RH829/OB-M - 45 Sqn; RH776/K - 84 Sqn; RH811/G - 84 Sqn; RH823/P - 84 Sqn.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Marie, Gaetan. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Philedition, 2020. New book, 48 pages. The Bristol Brigand was developed at the end of WW2 as a replacement for the Bristol Beaufighter. Initially developed as a torpedo-fighter, the design was modified after the war in the aim to use the Brigand as a light bomber. The Brigand was later deployed overseas and served in the Middle East and the Far East, participating to the Malayan Emergency in the early fifties with Nos. 45 and 84 Squadrons, while in UK it was used in its training versions. This book is illustrated with 40 photos and 5 colour profiles. The Bristol Buckingham and Buckmaster are also covered in this book. Colour Profiles: VS816/A - 8 Sqn; RH829/OB-M - 45 Sqn; RH776/K - 84 Sqn; RH811/G - 84 Sqn; RH823/P - 84 Sqn.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Marie, Gaetan. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Philedition, 2020. New book, 48 pages. The Bristol Brigand was developed at the end of WW2 as a replacement for the Bristol Beaufighter. Initially developed as a torpedo-fighter, the design was modified after the war in the aim to use the Brigand as a light bomber. The Brigand was later deployed overseas and served in the Middle East and the Far East, participating to the Malayan Emergency in the early fifties with Nos. 45 and 84 Squadrons, while in UK it was used in its training versions. This book is illustrated with 40 photos and 5 colour profiles. The Bristol Buckingham and Buckmaster are also covered in this book. Colour Profiles: VS816/A - 8 Sqn; RH829/OB-M - 45 Sqn; RH776/K - 84 Sqn; RH811/G - 84 Sqn; RH823/P - 84 Sqn.. Soft Cover. As New. Illus. by Marie, Gaetan. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.