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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 In 2019, they were withdrawn.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.
The Canadian Pacific Railway was built to unite all the Canadian Provinces. Many obstacles were encountered during construction including the Rocky Mountains. Illustrated with unique photos, this book covers the line from Exshaw to Golden. The variety of traffic found on the line is shown against a backdrop of stunning scenery.
As loco haulage declined in the UK, British Rail fans began to look at the railway networks of other countries. For many, their first port of call was Europe. However, worldwide favorites came to include the USA and India. Featuring over 160 color photos, this book summarizes some of the popular destinations and locos that they travel for.
The Splendid city of York lies on flat, arable land called the Vale of York. Once out of the city and into the Vale of York, many beautiful small country villages are hidden away that dominates the area and farms line the roads.
The Class 47 diesel loco was a mainstay of British Rail. They worked passenger and heavy freight trains as well as more mundane local passenger and wagon-load freight all over Britain. This book records 1982 to 1985 and many days spent trying to travel behind all 507 of the Class 47s that were still in traffic.
The Fairey Firefly emerged from troubled beginnings to become one of the most widely used and effective aircraft of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. It formed part of several embryonic naval air arms in the Cold War and performed a vital combat role in Korea in the 1950s. This book has more than 160 photographs accompanied by a detailed commentary.
For Operation Telic, the UK was the junior partner alongside their American allies but still contributed a substantial force. Beginning with 3 Para's entry into Basrah, it then moves to 1 Para at Baghdad, securing the British Embassy. With over 200 color photos, it shows the reality of British forces in a modern-day war.
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