U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45 (Bauernfeind Ingo)(Pevná vazba)

U.S. Aircraft Carriers 1939-45 (Bauernfeind Ingo)(Pevná vazba)

A comprehensive account of the development of American aircraft carriers up to and during World War II.This extensively illustrated volume tells the dramatic yet successful story of US aircraft carriers in World War II by class, ranging from early pre-war designs to escort carriers built from

German Bomber Aircraft of World War II: 1939-45 (Newdick Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Thishighly illustrated guide to the main types of aircraft used by the German Luftwaffe during World War II is perfect for aviation buffs and military modelers. From the Junkers Ju 87A Stuka dive bomber and the Dornier Do 17Z-2 used in the invasion of Poland, to the more sophisticated Arado Ar

Luftwaffe Squadrons 1939-45 (Bishop Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with detailed artworks of World War II-era German aircraft, this is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Luftwaffe's combat units. Organized by theater of operations and the many campaigns fought by the Luftwaffe, this richly illustrated volume describes in

British Aircraft Carriers: Design, Development and Service Histories (Hobbs David)(Pevná vazba)

The most comprehensive treatment of the subject ever published Authoritative text by a highly regarded expert Heavily illustrated, including colour

How Carriers Fought: Carrier Operations in WWII (Celander Lars)(Pevná vazba)

In November 1921 the first purpose-built aircraft carrier was launched by the Japanese, followed a year later by the launch of the British Hermes. The conversion of battlecruisers into aircraft carriers after World War I required the consideration of issues including handling aircraft on the flight

American Aircraft Development of WWII: Special Types 1939-1945 (Norton William)(Pevná vazba)

Focusing on the U.S. military's development of special aircraft types during World War II, including many experimental aircraft and one-off secret projects, this book shows how U.S. aviation designs and weapons progressed under the pressure of global warfare. From the state-of-the-art aircraft at

US Navy Aircraft Carriers 1942-45: Wwii-Built Ships (Stille Mark)(Paperback)

Dominating the seas during World War II, the US aircraft carrier played a crucial role in every major naval combat of the war. Development of the Essex class began in 1941, and was the largest class of carrier ever built. During the Pacific War it formed the backbone of any fighting force and

German Jet Aircraft: 1939-1945 (Diedrich Hans-Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Germany was one of the leading developers of jet propulsion during the Second World War - in August 1939 the world's first jet aircraft, the Heinkel He 178, took to the air on its maiden flight. This new book examines all of the developments, production and aircraft types: He 280, Me 262, Ar 234,

Moose's Book Bus (Moore Inga)(Pevná vazba)

Aircraft Book - The Definitive Visual History (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Rail Atlas 1939-1945(Pevná vazba)

Japanese Aircraft of World War II: 1937-1945 (Newdick Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945. Organized alphabetically by

Surviving Fighter Aircraft of World War Two (Berliner Don)(Pevná vazba)

Somerset Cricketers 1919-1939 (Hill Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Soviet Tank Units 1939-45 (Porter David)(Pevná vazba)

A highly illustrated and informative guide to the main armored fighting vehicles used by the Red Army during World War II. Packed with 250 full-color artworks and photographs with exhaustive specifications, this compact volume offers a comprehensive survey of Soviet-employed armored fighting

Britain's Aircraft Industry: Triumphs and Tragedies Since 1909 (Ellis Ken)(Pevná vazba)

The Royal Aircraft Factory (Hare Paul)(Pevná vazba)

The story of the Royal Aircraft Factory at Farnborough, forerunner of the World's premier aeronautical research establishment wherein were designed a diversity of aircraft including many of those that equipped the RFC, RNAS and RAF during the First World War.Originally established to build

German Naval Guns 1939-1945 (Skwiot Miroslaw)(Pevná vazba)

German and Russian Tank Models 1939-45 (Eens Mario)(Pevná vazba)

Fully illustrated guide to creating realistic and highly detailed finishes on models of WWII German and Russian tanks.The Second World War is a favorite for modelers, and this comprehensive guide to techniques suitable for 1/72, 1/48 and 1/35 scale tank models will be invaluable to modelers wanting

The Spitfire Pocket Manual: 1939-1945 (Robson Martin)(Pevná vazba)

Stealth: The Secret Contest to Invent Invisible Aircraft (Westwick Peter)(Pevná vazba)

On a moonless night in January 1991, a dozen U.S. aircraft appeared in the skies over Baghdad. To the Iraqi air defenses, the planes seemed to come from nowhere. Their angular shape, making them look like flying origami, rendered them virtually undetectable. Each aircraft was more than 60 feet in

Aircraft of World War I 1914-18 (Herris Jack)(Pevná vazba)

Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, this reissue from the Essential Identification Guide series is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914-18. Packed with more than 200 color profiles of every major type of combat aircraft

All at War: Photography by German Soldiers 1939-45 (Jeffrey Ian)(Pevná vazba)

- A unique selection of German wartime photography drawn from personal photo albums of German soldiers - A fascinating look at the daily lives of the soldiers during the War - Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of images from the collection of the Archive of Modern Conflict, Canada, which this book

Aircraft Systems: Mechanical, Electrical, and Avionics Subsystems Integration (Moir Ian)(Pevná vazba)

This third edition of Aircraft Systems represents a timely update of the Aerospace Series' successful and widely acclaimed flagship title. Moir and Seabridge present an in-depth study of the general systems of an aircraft - electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, emergency systems and flight control