Air Forces & Warfare


"Rhetoric and Reality in Air Warfare"

The Evolution of British and American Ideas About Strategic Bombing, 1914-1945

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"Princeton Studies in International History and Politics" series; Examines how Anglo-American ideas about strategic bombing were formed and implemented. This book argues that ideas about bombing civilian targets rested on - and gained validity from - widespread but substantially erroneous assumptions about the nature of modern industrial societies and their vulnerability to aerial bombardment. New ed. Paperback, 416 pages. Size: 229 x 152 mm. Weight: 571g.
Author:  Biddle, Tami Davis
ISBN:  0691120102
Publisher:  University Presses of California, Columbia and Princeton
Date:  2004  (United States)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Air Forces & Warfare

"Merlin Power"

The Growl Behind Air Power in World War Ii

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This volume covers the history of the development of the Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine, from its conception through to its two-speed, two-stage, supercharged final form. The author examines 22 Merlin powered aircraft which includes their development, design, construction and operation. With 145 b&w photographs and 32 line drawings, bibliography, index. New ed. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 247 x 188 mm. Weight: 526g.
Author:  Bingham, Victor
ISBN:  1840374365
Publisher:  The Crowood Press Ltd
Date:  2003  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"The Avro Vulcan"

Britain's Cold War Warrior

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The Vulcan was the most famous of the three types known, along with the Victor and the Valiant as the V-bombers, which maintained Britain's strategic nuclear deterrent during the early years of the Cold War. This title features images from throughout its service career and celebrates the Vulcan's return to flight. With 150 colour & mono photographs. Hardback, 128 pages. Size: 261 x 292 mm. Weight: 848g.
Author:  Birtles, Philip
ISBN:  1857802691
Publisher:  Ian Allan Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Luftwaffe Squadrons 1939-45"

The Spellmount Aircraft Identification Guide

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Illustrated with detailed artworks of German aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, this book studies the equipment and organisation of the Luftwaffe's combat units. Describing the various units that were fighting on the front at key points in the war, it is useful for modellers. With 500 artworks & 10 photos, index. Hardback, 192 pages. Size: 240 x 189 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author:  Bishop, Chris
ISBN:  1862273308
Publisher:  The History Press Ltd
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Bomber Bases of World War 2, Airfields of 1st Air Division (Usaaf)"

Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire

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"Aviation Heritage Trail Series" series; Bomber Bases of World War 2, Airfields of 1st Air Division (USAAF): Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire. Covers the units who flew the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress. With 60 photos plus 15 maps. Paperback, 192 pages. Size: 216 x 135 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Bowman, Martin
ISBN:  184415453X
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Sepecat Jaguar"

Tactical Support and Maritime Strike Fighter

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Tactical Support and Maritime Strike Fighter. The first in-depth reference to this long-serving aircraft. With 200 b&w & colour photographs, 20 colour profiles. Hardback, 224 pages. Size: 246 x 172 mm. Weight: 994g.
Author:  Bowman, Martin W.
ISBN:  1844155455
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Stratofortress"

The Story of the B-52

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The Story of the B-52. Covers the entire 50 year history of the world's largest bomber. With 200 colour illustrations. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 246 x 172 mm. Weight: 730g.
Author:  Bowman, Martin W.
ISBN:  1844152340
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Lockheed F-104 Starfighter"

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"Crowood Aviation" series; Also known as the Flying Coffin and the Man with a Missile in it, the F-104 Starfighter served as a frontline fighter for over 30 years. Martin W. Bowman describes its design, development and service record in this illustrated volume. With colour and b&w illustrations. Hardback, 200 pages. Size: 280 x 220 mm. Weight: 1096g.
Author:  Bowman, Martin W. Vogelsang, Matthias
ISBN:  1861263147
Publisher:  The Crowood Press Ltd
Date:  2000  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"The Stirling Story"

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Details summaries of Stirling Squadrons, bases, training units, bombing sorties, performance graphs and monthly production figures. With 200+ b&w photographs. Hardback, 400 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 788g.
Author:  Bowyer, Michael J.F.
ISBN:  0947554912
Publisher:  Crecy Publishing
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Project Emily"

Thor Irbm and the Raf

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A history of the 4-year period from 1959 to 1963 when RAF bomber command operated 60 Thor Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles as part of the UK nuclear deterrent force. It illustrates with aerial photographs of the missile bases alongside photographs, maps and diagrams of sites and the launch pad. With 30 illustrations. Paperback, 208 pages. Size: 235 x 156 mm. Weight: 296g.
Author:  Boyes, John
ISBN:  0752446118
Publisher:  The History Press Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"The Influence of Air Power Upon History"

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A truly original explanation of the many different ways in which aviation has affected war and peace since man first flew. Hardback, 448 pages. Size: 228 x 150 mm. Weight: 818g.
Author:  Boyne, Walter J.
ISBN:  1844151999
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"The Tiger Moth Story"

A Complete History

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A bestseller since 1964, this edition is fully revised, updated, indexed and includes many new black and white photographs, plus a new colour section. With 100+ b/w & 20 colour photos. 5 rev ed. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 246 x 189 mm. Weight: 994g.
Author:  Bramson, Alan E.
ISBN:  0859791033
Publisher:  Crecy Publishing
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Aircraft Down"

Landings, Crash Landings and Rescues

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Landings, Crash Landings and Rescues. Includes extraordinary true tales of survival from near disaster that span Twentieth Century aviation. With 80 illustrations, 10 charts. Hardback, 240 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 123g.
Author:  Brew, Alec
ISBN:  1844152405
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Screaming Eagles"

The 101st Airborne Division

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"Military Power" series; Formed at the beginning of World War II, the 101st Airborne Division has fought in nearly every major conflict in the world. From parachute and glider infantry to air-assault force, this book takes you inside training, combat, and action on land, sea and air: a close-up, multi-faceted portrait of courage and skill as a fact of everyday life. With 100 colour and 25 black and white illustrations. Paperback, 128 pages. Size: 269 x 206 mm. Weight: 512g.
Author:  Bryant, Russ
ISBN:  0760331227
Publisher:  Motorbooks International
Date:  2007  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

"Tupolev Tu-22 Blinder"

Supersonic Bomber, Attack, Maritime Patrol and Electronic Countermeasures Aircraft

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Supersonic Bomber, Attack, Maritime Patrol and Electronic Countermeasures Aircraft. With approx 100 - colour and mono, plus 50 line drawings and 20 colour prof. Hardback, 256 pages. Size: 246 x 172 mm. Weight: 973g.
Author:  Burdin, Sergey Dawes, Alan E.
ISBN:  1844152413
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Air Forces & Warfare

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