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This fully illustrated volume looks at the classic jet fighter, the Hawker Hunter. The type's development, entry into service and operations are examined in detail.
This fully illustrated book looks at the German Luftwaffe's famous bomber, the Ju 88, in all its variants. Chapters on bombers, heavy fighters, night fighters and reconnaissance sub-types are included, along with a look at foreign operators.
The first half of the 20th century saw the birth of the airplane and its development as an instrument of war and commerce.
This book will cover the Ka-52 Hokum B and it's uses in various military operations.
This book follows the history of the Class 50s and their service on the UK's railways.
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, most of the current locomotives in use on the national network were becoming very tired and ever more unreliable. It was during this time that EWS took over the large bulk of freight operations in the UK, and they quickly realized that major changes were needed.
The invention of the jet engine had a profound social effect on the world. Commercial jet aircract revolutionized travel, opening up every corner of the planet. Few know the jet engine was invented by an Englishman in 1929, with the first jet airliner being the British de Havilland Comet.
The preserved heritage museum railways of Britain are thriving. This book contains information to help the reader find and enjoy these lines. It also includes the statuses and current liveries of rolling stock, expansion plans and refreshment facilities. This book is a vital guidebook for anyone looking to explore Britain's preserved railways.
Beginning operations in 2007, Grand Central runs its routes along the ECML. Initially running HSTs, Class 180s joined the fleet in 2009. With over 200 images, this book illustrates the wonderful landscapes of Grand Central's routes, the types of trains operated, including the iconic HSTs, and some rare locations not often seen by the public.
This book explores the reconnaissance aircraft used by the British armed forces in the 1970s and '80s, namely the Avro Shackleton, Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, Fairey Gannet and English Electric Canberra. With over 180 photos, this book looks at the aircraft used in the reconnaissance or AEW roles.
Starting in 1923, Aero Oy, later rebranded as Finnair, is one of the oldest surviving airlines in the world, initially flying domestically and to the Nordic and Baltic regions. Soon, flights to Asia became its main source of income. With over 140 images, this book charts Finnair's history and shows how it has survived through the years.
Over the last two decades, the Aéronautique Navale has grown into a powerful force equipped with a large inventory of naval aircraft and helicopters. Its well-trained crews perform a wide range of missions over land and sea, both in France and abroad. With over 200 images, this book depicts the everyday life of modern-day French Navy units.
This book covers the air force of Colombia, the aircraft it flies and its history.
With over 200 images, this is a visual journey around the Emerald Isle, showing the various traction, locomotives and stations that have made Ireland's railways what they are today.
Exploring many significant British aircraft types that were active between World Wars One and Two, focusing on modern-day survivors and replicas, this volume tells the story of how aviation changed during the period. Covering both civil and military aircraft types, the story is told with over 200 images of surviving, replica and restored aircraft.
Bradford trolleybuses were first introduced in 1911 and last used in 1972. With over 180 images, this book, the first of two volumes on Bradford trolleybuses, showcases the trolleybuses at work on different routes around the city, returning them to their heyday of 1961.
This book showcases over 150 images of some of the best restored World War Two aircraft that have been made airworthy again. The history, specifications, war stories, and restoration journeys of these aircraft are covered. Delve into this richly detailed look at the deserving aircraft that have been rightfully restored to their former glory.
With informative captions explaining the locos, their routes, and the best places for rail enthusiasts to see these trains for themselves, this is the ultimate guide to the railways of Southern California.
Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the pre-eminent military actor in US nuclear policy from the start to the end of the Cold War. Illustrated with over 170 photographs, this book provides an examination of SAC, covering its aircraft, operations, people and locations.
For 40 years, the High-Speed Train (HST) was the mainstay of express services for many train operators in the UK. This book covers their service across the UK.
Norfolk enjoyed loco-hauled passenger trains for many years, with Great Yarmouth being a popular destination. A wide range of locos were used over the years. These culminated in the hugely popular Greater Anglia 'short set'. They finally ended in September 2019. With 180 color images, this title celebrates these workings over a 25-year period.
The US military stores more than 3,000 aircraft in the Arizona desert at AMARG, the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group facility. AMARG is much more than a place where aircraft come to die. Bringing the reader up to date with recent activities at AMARG, this book presents new images that provide a visual tour of the "Boneyard."
The North American Mustang is one of the most well-studied aircraft. This book examines the history of the aircraft, as well as the changing nature of World War II. The Mustang found its niche and, through this new study, it is hoped that the significance of this vital aircraft can finally be appreciated.
Go-Ahead began life after the privatization of the National Bus Company in 1987. It has since acquired operations across England. It also operates Govia Thameslink Railway. Recently, it has established an overseas presence and runs franchised operations. Illustrated with over 150 color photographs, this book looks at its first 25 years in detail.
The hardback collectors' edition of the 13th annual Hornby Magazine Yearbook offers a spectrum of modeling features including a full tour of Britain's Biggest Model Railway, Hornby magazine's latest exhibition layout build, a review of new models from 2020, a look forward to 2021 and a host of step by step guides.
Produced annually, The Modern Railway 2021 offers a comprehensive review of the UK rail industry, together with an overview of events in Europe. It provides an in-depth examination of this mode of transport. As well as editorial coverage, it includes a directory of almost 3,000 suppliers and businesses involved in the UK rail.
The history of the battle has been recounted many times, but this book offers a new approach, through razor-sharp contemporary imagery of restored Battle of Britain warbirds, combined with extensive archive material that is previously unpublished.
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