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Merseyside can claim to have a greater variety of transport than anywhere else in Britain. It is these images, including road, rail, sea and other transport, that illustrate the key aspects of the richly varied scene. This book gives a full-color view of the historic transport that was part of the Merseyside townscape from the 1950s to the 1970s.
This book follows the railway through the eye-catching scenery of the west of the county. Over 180 stunning full-color photos take the reader on a journey that starts in St Austell before moving on to the capital city, Truro. Nostalgically, the Hayle Wharves branch has been included and is the only line in the volume that no longer exists.
Following the routes of two main lines that enter Devon from the east, as well as exploring the branch lines that are still open in this part of the county, this book records the changes that have taken place over the last 35 years to both infrastructure and trains. With over 180 color photos, this book covers service trains and special workings.
A key component in any armed force, helicopters operate in a range of roles. Thanks to their ability to go anywhere, the helicopter adds a flexibility unknown to armed forces in the past. This book describes the evolution of the helicopter in British service. Lavishly illustrated throughout, it includes many previously unpublished photographs.
The Class 60 was the last truly British-built diesel locomotive design and 100 in total went to Railfreight. Towards the end of the 2000s almost all the locos were put into store. However, in the early 2010s, a small fleet of Class 60s were rebuilt. With over 190 photos, this volume looks at the Class 60s from the 1990s through the 2010s.
Set against a backdrop of Scotland's Highlands, this book illustrates the area's fascinating passenger and freight trains, railway infrastructure, stations and signalling over a 40-year period. This volume includes over 180 historic photographs, most of which have never been published before.
The Daimler Company was one of the oldest established builders of PSV chassis in the UK and enjoyed a reputation for quality and innovation, particularly with the fluid flywheel. Ownership of the company changed several times over the years. With over 100 color images, this title provides insight into the history of Daimler through the years.
Although in the late 1970s they were frowned upon for replacing a number of loco-hauled services, the High-Speed Train was a mainstay for many train operators in the UK. It was in the former Western Region of BR that they first served. In 2019, they were withdrawn. With over 190 photos, this book details the WR locations where the HSTs operated.
In-flight refueling has allowed not only the longest bombing missions in history but also persistence in air defense, transport reach and flexibility in ground-attack tasks. Covering a range of refuelers, this book details the history of air-to-air refueling and celebrates the key role played by tanker aircraft in air power around the world.
This book follows the fortunes of the great Soviet airliners over the last three decades and looks at what happened to this immense fleet of Antonovs, Ilyushins, Tupolevs and Yaks. Illustrated with 220 photos, and supported by many anecdotes, facts and figures, this book conveys the nostalgia and wonder of this tumultuous time in aviation history.
When introduced, the F-111 was a revolutionary aircraft and extremely popular. Capable of delivering a wide variety of ordnance, it was arguably one of the best tactical aircraft of its time. With 180 photos, this book covers the operational period of the F-111 Aardvark and EF-111 Raven from the 1960s through to eventual retirement in the 1990s.
The US Department of Homeland Security was created in 2001. The department's aviation assets comprise those of the US Coast Guard and the US Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Operations. This title is fully illustrated with over 120 color photos and provides insight into the creation, history, aircraft, and operations.
Multiple units are the unsung heroes of the modern railway system. Their many advantages include higher capacity, less track damage and lower operating costs, making them an ever more popular choice for modern, cost-conscious, railway operators. This volume details the history of the major unit types that have operated on the UK's rail network.
In December 2020, the first Sukhoi Su-57, codenamed Felon by NATO, entered service with the Aerospace Forces, making it Russia's most recent combat aircraft. It is a multirole aircraft. With over 170 photos, this book describes the trials of the T-50 prototypes and the implementation of the Su-57 into series production.
Two of the RAF's most memorable aircraft are the English Electric Lightning and the McDonnell Phantom. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs, this book covers in great detail the Lightning and Phantom fighter aircraft and the part they played in the latter stages of the Cold War.
Although first designed as a fighter, during 1944 and 1945 the Hawker Typhoon gained a tremendous reputation and true fame as a ground-attack aircraft and tank-buster. This work, fully illustrated with over 180 photographs, gives this heavyweight machine a well-deserved volume of its own.
The first widely used commercial jet, the Boeing 707, brought America into the 'Jet Age' of the 1950s and created the template for worldwide air travel today. The 707 remained in production until 1978, then was retired to make way for more-modern jetliners. This book provides looks at a wide range of Boeing 707 variants in service around the world.
Illustrated with over 180 color photos, this first of two volumes covering the railways of the South East concentrates on locomotive-hauled traffic and details a wide range of trains. An extensive range of different liveries are shown. There is also a small selection of DEMUs in some of the areas they once operated.
London Transport 1970-84 covers the declining years of London's bus operations, during which the venerable RT and Routemaster types were compelled to give way to modern buses. These enjoyed less success, however. In this book, 120 stunning color images are accompanied by informative captions, giving the full picture of this time of huge change.
The West Yorkshire Road Car Company's routes are some of the most scenic in Great Britain. The enduring Yorkshire landscape, which has been used for many films and TV programs, complements the little-changed street scenes and villages to give a fascinating backdrop to this collection of more than 170 photos, taken from the 1950s to the 1970s.
During World War One, the role of the aeroplane evolved from a stable, lumbering observation platform to a more agile fighter. Rapid developments in aeroplane technology led to an array of ever-advancing aircraft seeing service during this time. This book includes various aircraft that contributed to the iconic events between 1914 and 1918.
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