Military aircraft books

The English Electric Lightning (later known as BAC Lightning) is the first British fighter to achieve twice the...  Read More >>

During the late 1920s, the South American nation of Argentina began building a powerful naval fleet to defend its...  Read More >>

"Packed with never-before-seen photos, plans and meticulous new digital artwork, this is the first history of the...  Read More >>

Using maps, contemporary photographs, and new artwork, this book examines the Hellcat and the naval aviators who...  Read More >>

This book is a concise, visual history of this iconic RAF WWII bomber by noted aviation historian Ron Mackay.  Read More >>

The KC-135A made its maiden flight on 31 August 1956 and was still in front line service some 60 years later. What...  Read More >>

Explains how the F-14 Tomcat and the F-15 Eagle were an integral part of the aerial component of the conventional...  Read More >>

Describes the outstanding contribution made by the Hurricane.  Read More >>

Using the diaries of Luftwaffe commanders and other previously unpublished sources, and augmented by a selection...  Read More >>

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With over 180 photographs, both black and white and colour, this book, the third in a series on British combat aircraft...  Read More >>

This book covers the history and aircraft of the EdA from its inception to the present day.  Read More >>

Focusing on the squadrons of the US Navy and Marine Corps, and illustrated with over 150 images, this book delves...  Read More >>

Containing over 170 images, many previously unseen, and detailed information supplied by the people who flew, maintained,...  Read More >>

With over 230 images, this book covers all the aircraft types used in the water bomber role World War Two fighters...  Read More >>

With over 130 photographs, this book describes the evolution of the aircraft that provided the airlift capacity...  Read More >>

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Drawing on rare, historical photography and specially commissioned artwork, Matthew Willis explores the heroic feats...  Read More >>

They built thousands of Spitfires, hidden in garages, bus depots, shed and barns… but nobody ever knew  Read More >>

This book provides a full overview of the Chinese ‘Flanker’ family, describing the genesis of this family and providing...  Read More >>

Volume 2 of our two-volume visual history of the North American B-25 Mitchell.  Read More >>

This untold story of early jet development, surviving the collapse of the Reich, and starting over in America is...  Read More >>

Volume 1 of our two-volume visual history of the North American B-25 Mitchell  Read More >>

The definitive history of Flak-Bait, the most accomplished American bomber of the Second World War.  Read More >>