Author: James GouldingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Camouflage and Markings
Author: James GouldingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
Camouflage and Markings
Author: James GouldingPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The Era of World War II
Author: Louise A. Arnold-FriendPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Spitfire
Author: John DibbsPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472815505
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Published to coincide with the 80th birthday of the Spitfire this is a gripping and visually spectacular volume, which celebrates the life of Britain's most iconic military aircraft. The Spitfire turns 80 on 5 March 2016, and the passion for the RAF's best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than 50 Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them 'on the wing' in his breathtaking style. This eye-catching book combines a unique collection of stunning photos with poignant first-hand accounts of flying the aeroplane in combat, from some of the most famous aces to ever pilot the Spitfire, and from some of the pilots forgotten by history. Illustrated with photographs from the world's most experienced photographer of Spitfires in the air, this is a highly collectable book for anyone with a love for the Flying Legend.
Special Bibliography
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Military art and science
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Catalog of Copyright Entries. Third Series
Author: Library of Congress. Copyright OfficePublisher: Copyright Office, Library of Congress
ISBN:
Category : Copyright
Languages : en
Pages : 1620
Book Description
A Bibliography of British History, 1914-1989
Author: Keith RobbinsPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198224969
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 962
Book Description
Containing over 25,000 entries, this unique volume will be absolutely indispensable for all those with an interest in Britain in the twentieth century. Accessibly arranged by theme, with helpful introductions to each chapter, a huge range of topics is covered. There is a comprehensiveindex.
Special Bibliographic Series
Author: US Army Military History Research CollectionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 536
Book Description
The National Union Catalogs, 1963-
Author: Meteor I vs V1 Flying Bomb
Author: Donald NijboerPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782003010
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
A total of 10,500 missiles were launched as part of the V1 attack, of which 3,957 were destroyed by the defences. Indeed, it could have been much worse, for by the end of the war the Germans had manufactured close to 32,000 flying bombs. The defences put forward to guard against the V1 were formidable – 23,000 men and women with their guns, radar and communications networks were installed on coastal sites. Squadrons of Britain's newest Spitfires, the F XIVs, and Hawker Tempest Vs were kept at home to battle the new menace. Rushed into action in July 1944 to help counter the V1 threat, Britain's Gloster Meteor I was the first jet fighter to enter RAF service. On 4 August the Meteor scored its first V1 victory. Having just closed in on a flying bomb, its officer squeezed the trigger but his guns jammed. Using the Meteor's superior speed, he was able to overtake the missile and, using his wing tip, he tipped the craft over and sent it crashing into the ground. The interceptions between the V1 and Britain's Gloster Meteor were historic, and ushered in a new era of aerial combat.