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Aviation (newly released, available now):| This 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 ... | |
| For the 4th time since 2001 we welcome Corsairfly in the World Air Routes series. This program features the A330-200 on a transatlantic route from Paris to 2 Canadian destinations new to our series : Halifax & Quebec. Join your 2 pilots for a briefing in the operations office, an external ... | |
| Our 6th program on Air Atlanta features a lot of firsts in the World Air Routes! This is the 1st time an Airbus is presented at Air Atlanta, 1st time we've featured the A300-600F and 1st time we've flown to Ghana and Mali taking the total number of featured countries from 153 to 155 and 1st time ... | |
| Air Iceland operates a fleet of regional aircraft from its Reykjavik hub to desinations in Iceland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands. Icelandair operates a fleet of Boeing 757s from its hub at Keflavik Airport to destinations across Europe and the United States. | |
Aviation (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| X-Plane Crashes - Exploring Experimental Rocket Plane and Spy craft Incidents, Accidents and Crash Sites” is a hard cover glossy publication printed in A4 format by Speciality Press of the USA. The book is written by Peter W. Merlin who worked is an archivist and historian at NASA Dryden Flight ... | |
| The He177 was a formidable warplane with the potential to have been a lethal weapon for the Nazis. Unfortunately, it was ill-fated and suffered from serious problems such as an inherently poor engine design and ‘knee-jerk' role diversification by the commanders in charge. Nevertheless, the He177 ... | |
| The 2009 edition of this perennially popular guide reflects a significant period of change for the RAF and more generally, for Britain's military aviation scene over the past year. Continuing commitments remain, most notably in the South Atlantic and in the on-going war against terrorism and in ... From the series abc … | |
| The ever popular annual guide has once again been updated to reflect all the changes over the past year. Fully comprehensive the book also includes microlights, balloons, radio frequencies, airline flight codes and much much more. Last year saw considerable change in the aviation industry. ... | |
| The Wimpey, as the Wellington was known, was a bomber designed by the legendary Barnes Wallace before the war. In the early years of World War Two it was the mainstay of Bomber command – taking the Blitz back to Germany. It was still in service after the war, having served all over the world. The ... | |
| Three squadrons of Mosquito's streak over snow covered France at tree-top height; their target a prison full of Resistance Fighters and British Agents, their purpose to free them - or kill them. Desperate calls to London from the French Resistance told of 100 men and women due to be shot at dawn, ... | Expected: 15th April 2010 |
| Book (also available as CD-Rom ). Biz-Jets and Biz-Turboprops listed with cross reference sections. CD-ROM Edition also available. (Next Edition) |
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| CD-Rom (also available as Book ). Biz-Jets and Biz-Turboprops listed with cross reference sections. Printed Edition also available. (Next Edition) |
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| The complete and definitive history of the famous Mikoyan Design Bureau from its establishment in 1939 to the present day. Every type developed by the Mikoyan OKB is dealt with in detail, with descriptions of all known versions and a wealth of recently declassified data. For each major type ... | |
| The Handley-Page Victor was third and final aircraft in Britain's V-bomber fleet, built to carry the nuclear deterrent during the Cold War. Built during the 1950s and 1960s, the bomber was designed to fly higher and faster than contemporary fighter aircraft so that it could penetrate Soviet ... | |
| This comprehensive new book describes the current state of Russia's military air assets – the Air Force/Air Defence Force, the Naval Aviation, the air arms of the Border Guards, the Federal Security Service and the Ministry of Interior (the police). The book details the Russian Air Force's current ... | |
Buses (newly released, available now):| By popular demand we have updated the Notable Independents volume of our English Bus handbooks. The impressive list of fleets included in this 208 page volume includes the former municial operators along with all those popular independent fleets. Updated to late January 2009 | |
| The Lodekka was a double-deck bus chassis produced by Bristol Commercial Vehicles and bodied by Eastern Coach Works (ECW) of Lowestoft. Destined to be Bristol's final half-cab design, it represented the first successful attempt to produce a viable low-height double-decker without resorting to the ... | |
Buses (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| As a result of changes in the provision of funding for new bus acquisitions in the late 1960s, the production of traditional half-cab double-deckers ceased in 1970. By the late 1970s these buses were becoming increasingly rare, with the exception of the long-lived Routemaster in the Greater London ... | |
| Buses Restored 2009 is the authoritative annual guide to the many road transport museums throughout the British Isles. Compiled by the National Association of Road Transport Museums, the umbrella organisation for museums involved in the field of bus and coach preservation, the new 2009 edition is ... | |
| Southdown, based in Brighton, was one of the most important bus operators in southern England. Formed in 1915 from an amalgamation of three earlier operators, the company became a subsidiary of BET and survived as a separate operator until all of BET's subsidiaries were nationalised as part of the ... | |
Maritime (newly released, available now):| Athel Line: A Fleet History presents the specifications and history of every ship run by this major independent tanker operator, which was associated for some of its career with Tate & Lyle. The histories of 116 vessels are examined in detail with 100 photos covering most of their ships, and ship ... | |
| The story of the Leviathan, originally called Vaterland, is a fascinating one. She was a remarkable ship, but is frequently not given the credit she deserves for her contributions to the US Merchant marine and has been given short thrift by many writers who describe her only as a failure. Nothing ... | |
| Recognised as the first British company to operate regular sea cruises, P&O has a history that goes back to 1837. In more recent times, P&O has undertaken a shift away from line voyages to operating cruises full time. The purchase of Princess Cruises in 1973 led to the founding of the company we ... | |
| The entry of P&O into the ocean oil, bulk and gas trades marked a major shift of emphasis for the Group. New types of ship together with organisational changes are examined, along with the demise of the traditional cargo liner fleets. A blend of personal observation, technical and Company history, ... | |
Maritime (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| The White Star Line was one of the most illustrious and controversial names in the history of passenger shipping. Its origins lay in Liverpool in the early 19th century, chartering sailing ships to Australia, but financial difficulties led to its takeover by Thomas Ismay in the 1860s. He was the ... | |
Other (newly released, available now):| The concluding volume of this trilogy concentrates on two main aspects of the history of Cardiff Docks. The first is the ill-fated Cardiff Railway, built under considerable difficulty to tap the South Wales coalfield but blocked by its rival the Taff Vale Railway. The second main focus is a vivid ... | |
| This beautifully illustrated book uses hitherto classified photographs of outstanding quality to present a view of the 'secret' goings-on around Wavertree and Edge Hill. Here, in bombed-out factories and on waste ground around Smithdown Lane, Overbury Street, Crown Street, Queensland Road and ... | |
Railways & Tramways (newly released, available now):| Brits Abroad is the first book to take an in-depth look at the diesel and electric locos that have worked on our national network and, at some point in their lives, overseas as well. From the LMS shunters involved in the Second World War to the Bulgaria-bound 87s, and everything in between, this is ... | |
| Welcome to Austria. Today we are travelling from Rosenbach, on the Slovenian border near Jesenice, to Villach the second largest city in Carinthia. Here we join EC114 “Worthersee”- Klagenfurt to Dortmund, for our run over the Tauernbahn to Bad Gastein, our first stop north of the Tauern tunnel. ... From the series Ticket To Ride | |
| Welcome back to Austria with Ticket to Ride. We are travelling with EC 114 from Villach in the Austrian county of Carinthia to Salzburg. We are now at Bad Gastein the first InterCity stop north of the Tauern tunnel. The time is 11.20 and we are about to set off down the north ramp towards ... From the series Ticket To Ride | |
| This book is a collation of facts, opinions and inofrmation about Mexborough Loco Shed, its engines and its operations compiled from published and unpublished records written by distinguished railwaymen who spent much of their career at Mexborough. | |
| The railway was the archetypal creation of the Victorian age. It affected the whole social and intellectual fabric of Britain, figured in the literature of the age, inspired artists, transformed communications and expanded the horizons of ordinary folk. This absorbing book looks at every aspect ... | |
| Cheshire Railways is a detailed insight into the branch lines of Cheshire. Mike Hitches provides us with a rich pictorial history, highlighting the golden age of steam, through to the sad closure of many of the county's lines in the 20th century. Crewe is one of the most famous places for railway ... | |
| Warwickshire Railways is a fascinating account of the changes and developments which particularly characterized this stretch of railway. The struggles and battles between the various railway companies - the L&B, TVR, LNWR, GWR and NWR - for supremacy over some of the Warwickshire branches are here ... | |
| An all new 96 page colour photograph album depicting the 1970s with coverage of both steam and diesels from that great period of change on our railways. The captions include items of news, culture, music and personalities of the era to bring back the memories of youth. | |
| Archive film from the 1950s & 1960s is used to show each class on a variety of traffic. In addition, some of the survivors in preservation are included to bring the story up to date. Bulleids Pacifics & larger tender designs The ‘S15's including scenes from Southern days - The ‘H15's - ... | |
| The southern section of the Central Wales Line was a route of many contrasts. From the rural charm of Mid Wales, the line passed through the western fringes of the South Wales coal mining area which also boasted other spheres of industrial activity. Finally, by complete contrast, the last part of ... | |
| In their previous book, The St Andrews Railway the authors set out the history, from inception to closure, of the pioneering branch line that connected the ancient university and golfing town of St Andrews to the outside world. This book continues the story of the East Fife Railways and deals with ... | |
| Welcome to the eighth edition of our magazine for European rail enthusiasts. In this issue our major articles are: Villach. It's a beautiful city in a stunning alpine location. It's also where two major European rail axes cross: Poland, Vienna to Italy and the Balkans to Salzburg and Germany. ... From the series Between The Lines | |
| With the first of the future Class 31 design emerging over half a century ago in 1957, these adaptable locomotives have proved themselves to be among the most successful and long-lived of all Modernisation Plan diesels. Between 1957 and 1962 more than 250 locomotives were constructed, and despite ... | |
| Ever since the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened in 1825 the north-east of England has been at the heart of the railway system. Charlie Emett, ex-railwayman, author and historian, has collected a fascinating selection of over 250 photographs, all informatively captioned. His compilation takes ... | |
| The opening of Locomotion - the NRM at Shildon has created a revival of interest in railways in the North East. This updated edition of the popular book covering the area surrounding the museum is most opportune and welcome. Ken Appleby's first book is a timely review of the early history of east ... | |
| The definitive work on these vehicles, gives a general description, their numbering and types, and includes photographs and scale drawings. Specialised vehicles and those of the Dundalk, Newry and Greenore Railway are also covered. | |
| The true flavour of the glory days of steam is brought to life in this richly illustrated collection of tales and first-hand accounts from passengers and railwaymen across Britain.From the glamorous drivers on the great mainline locomotives to everyday commuters and trainspotting schoolboys, the ... | |
| A survey of many of the RHTT leaf clearing trains across the network during 2008 with a wide range of motive power from EWS, Chiltern Railways & Direct Rail Services. Class 20s, Class 37s, Class 57s, Class 67, Class 66 & Diesel Multiple Units all feature across the network during 2008. Stowmarket ... | |
| In the early 1970s the Midland Main Line had changed little since the days of steam. It retained semaphore signalling and signalboxes and had seen little in the way of modernisation or rationalisation. Join us for the final part of our ride along the Midland and completing the journey to ... | |
| The 4 Car 'Hastings' unit ran with a standard width Buffet car and was fully booked up. At Folkeston it made the usual 'photo' dummy departure. It surprised our London Filmmakes by being 30minutes early! This DVD also features Thumpers on long closed stations like Andover Town. Barcombe Mills and ... | |
Railways & Tramways (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| Southampton has long been famous for its docks, but the port also spreads along the banks of the rivers Test and Itchen. Here, lesser wharves have seen their share of rail traffic, and along the whole waterfront, cargoes were moved for over a hundred years by a varied assortment of locomotives ... | |
| No other guide on the market ever comes close to matching the annual edition of Railways Restored for coverage, content and clarity and the new 2009 edition is no exception. Completely updated with all the latest changes and additions to the railway preservation scene in the UK and with a stunning ... | |
| The GWR lines serving this rural part of Warwickshire took a long time to arrive. Opening in 1852, was a line from Birmingham to Oxford and the capital, and hard on its heels was a line to serve the small market town of Stratford-upon-Avon. Opening to passengers in 1908 was a third line creating ... | |
| Much of the former Rhymney Railway is included, along with the remnant of the Cardiff Railway. The docks and the numerous complex junctions are illustrated, along with many long lost stations. Coal trains and passenger services of all ages are shown in action, from the sea to the hills. | |
| The main line from Plymouth and the River Tamar to Truro was first opened in May 1859 and this beautiful new book explores the entire history of the main line from the earliest days of the Cornwall Railway through to the post-Privatisation era, and is published to co-incide with the 150th ... From the series Illustrated History of … | |
| Well known railway writer Adrian Vaughan, and author of the very successful title Railway Blunders, now turns his attention to what he considers to be the greatest blunder the railway industry has ever perpetrated, the privatisation of the 1990s. A personal polemic, he first gives a history from ... | |
| The sea wall at Dawlish is one of the most picturesque stretches of the railway network and has always been a popular site for railway enthusiasts and photographers for many generations. This new book is designed as a follow-up to The Railways at Dawlish colour album published in May 2007 and will ... | |
| The Carriage Works at Lancing have rarely been recorded in detail in the past and we are delighted that this can now be remedied aided by a number of unseen photographs and first hand accounts from former employees. Also scheduled for inclusion is a photo feature on the Plymouth, Devonport and ... | |
| The Welsh Highland Railway was the longest of the Welsh narrow gauge railways, running all the way from Dinas Junction to Porthmadog. The line's origins dated back to the 1870s when the first section of the line was opened as the North Wales Narrow Gauge Railway. The route's completion throughout ... From the series Illustrated History of … | |
| A chance opportunity in late 2008 provided the opportunity to access several hundred hitherto unseen views of the Southern Railway in the period 1939-45. A collection which taken as a whole reveals damage and destruction on a scale it is hard to imagine. Yet through all this the railway continued ... | |
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