Military, AviationThis superb new book is the fourth and final volume completing the in-depth analysis of the 2nd TAF's operations from its initial formation in 1943 through to the ultimate defeat of Germany in May 1945. The informative text is interspersed with rare personal accounts from pilots as well as ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryA detailed account, by one of Britain's leading aviation writers, of the part played by the fighter pilots of the American 8th and, from October 1943, 9th Air Forces in the great conflict in the European theatre of operations. Supported by over 150 historic photographs, the book recounts the ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryThis is the story of the first military aviation facility in Ireland: the Royal Naval Air Service airships which patrolled the waters between Ireland and Scotland during the 1st World war combating the German U-Boast menace. This is also an important piece of local history as the airships flew from ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryThroughout aviation history there have been many aircraft designs that have, for a variety of reasons, failed to progress beyond the drawing board. Indeed, the aircraft that have taken to the skies represent, ultimately only a relatively small percentage of those planned. The latest title in the ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryThe story of army aviation in Ulster dates back to September 1913 when Captain George Dawes of the Royal Flying Corps landed on the beach at Newcastle, co Down. This book begins with an account of that historic occasion and continues with a brief history of army aviation dating back to 1878. It ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryAlongside the Valiant and Victor, part of Britain's V-bomber fleet which projected the country's independent nuclear deterrent, the Avro Vulcan was one of the most famous aircraft designed and built in the United Kingdom in the postwar years. Between 1952 and 1964, 136 of the delta-winged aircraft ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryA collection of archive photos arranged group by group, with each entry including details of codes, bases, missions, losses, component squadrons and claims to fame. | |
Aviation, MilitaryAlfie Martin was born at Finaghy, Belfast in 1920. In 1938, like many young men at that time, he was hit by a feeling of patriotism. Forbidden by his mother from joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve 'it was too dangerous!' in January 1939 he instead joined the Antrim Fortress Company, ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryIt was the four months that changed history, when Britain stood alone against Nazi tyranny and invasion. The few took to the skies and against all odds prevailed over the mighty Luftwaffe. It was to be Britain's Finest Hour. | |
MilitaryAlthough a huge setback the fall of Britain's last foothold in the northeast Mediterranean in May 1941 was not a wholesale German success either. Heavy losses meant it would be the last time German paratroops were to be used for such an assault while the six week delay in launching the invasion of ... | |
MilitaryAlthough a huge setback the fall of Britain's last foothold in the northeast Mediterranean in May 1941 was not a wholesale German success either. Heavy losses meant it would be the last time German paratroops were to be used for such an assault while the six week delay in launching the invasion of ... | |
Aviation, MilitaryDuring the interwar years, military planners sought new strategies to pursue in the event of any future war. Both in Britain and in particular, in Germany there were exponents of the theory that a major contribution to winning such a war could be made by exploiting the potential of bombers to ... | |
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