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Airline Confidential: Lifting the Lid on the Airline Industry
Author: Richard Haver
Price: £10.99
ISBN-13: 978-0750943802
A hilarious, amazing and sometimes even downright worrying insight into the weird and wonderful world of commercial aviation.
People behaving badly, or bizarrely, are not the only things that make airlines and air travel so fascinating. Flying is fun, air travel is glamorous and it's the source of more than its fair share of amusing incidents. Packed full with stories, anecdotes, trivia and salacious gossip, this is an ideal read for anyone who knows what it's like to experience the often extraordinary world of air travel.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 1 Feb 2008 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Paperback |
| Page |
: 304 pages |
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Concorde: The Complete Inside Story
Author: Brian Trubshaw
Price: £19.99
ISBN-13: 978-0750939546
The inside story of this world-famous supersonic passenger jet by the former British chief test pilot.
When British Airways and Air France announced that Concorde was to be retired from service in October 2003, it signalled the end of nearly three decades of supersonic passenger flights. Concorde had flown for years without a major incident. But in July 2000, an Air France Concorde crashed near Paris, killing all 109 people on board and four on the ground. By the time the modified aircraft went back into service in November 2001, both BA and Air France faced mounting problems, which spelled the end for Concorde. As the former British chief test pilot, Brian Trubshaw’s close association with Concorde placed him in the unique position of being able to write the inside story of this world-famous supersonic passenger jet. He piloted the world’s first (and only) supersonic passenger transport aircraft on its British maiden flight from Filton in 1969, and remained a key member of the Concorde programme after the aircraft entered airline service in 1976. Brian was closely involved in the exhaustive investigations into the 2000 tragedy. Illustrated with 200 photographs and illustrations, including 100 in colour, this updated edition covers the Paris crash, Concorde’s brief return to service and its decommissioning in 2004.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 23 Sep 2004 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Paperback |
| Page |
: 224 pages |
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Royal Air Force Handbook 1939-1945
Author: David Wragg
Price: £25.00
ISBN-13: 978-0750943611
Formed on 1 April 1918 from the merger of the Royal Naval Air Service with the Royal Flying Corps, the Royal Air Force was the first fully autonomous military air arm in the world. This book is a comprehensive, single-source reference on the RAF and the vital part it played in the Second World War.
It opens with a brief history of the service, followed by a chapter that reviews its situation on the outbreak of war. The chapters that follow look at the structure of the RAF, from the Air Ministry and Chief of the Air Staff down to squadron level, to include each of the Commands, including Transport Command (a creation of the war years). The main aircraft types used are listed, as well as a full listing of squadrons and airfields in the British Isles. The training of personnel, and such matters as uniforms, rank insignia, medals and life on a typical airfield, are also covered. The main battles or campaigns in which the service was involved are also described.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 18 Jan 2007 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Hardback |
| Page |
: 336 pages |
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The Avro Vulcan: A History
Author: Peter Dancey
Price: £12.99
ISBN-13: 978-0752440897
The delta-wing design of the subsonic Avro Vulcan bomber was years ahead of its time when the Ministry of Defence accepted the proposal in 1947.
The first prototype flew on 18 May 1951 and it went on to serve in the RAF from 1952 to 1984. During this time it carried Britain’s first nuclear weapon, the gravity bomb, and played an important part of the deterrence policy of the Cold War. This book provides a complete illustrated history of the Avro Vulcan, covering the period from 1947 to 1984, when it was finally withdrawn due to mounting costs. The history includes chapters on trials and development, taking flight, the Vulcan B.2 and the Black Buck attacks during the Falklands War. This account will appeal to the many Avro Vulcan enthusiasts in the UK, and to anyone interested in Britain’s aviation history.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 10 Feb 2007 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Paperback |
| Page |
: 160 pages |
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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Author: Richard Winslade
Price: £19.99
ISBN-13: 978-075093151
One of the world's most important collections of airworthy historic aircraft showcased in a selection of stunning photographs.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - otherwise known as the BBMF or simply ’the Flight’ - is based at Coningsby in Licolnshire. It showcases classic aircraft of the Second World War, including an Avro Lancaster, seven Supermarine Spitfires, two Hawker Hurricanes, a Douglas Dakota and two de Havilland Chipmunks. Richard Winslade presents a detailed study of this important airworthy historic aircraft collections. This superbly illustrated book uses Richard’s own original high quality colour photography - much of it air-to-air - together with carefully researched and well-informed extended captions. The author examines restoration processes and the constant engineering work necessary to keeping these aircraft in fully operational order.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 19 April 2007 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Hardback |
| Page |
: 160 pages |
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The Harrier Story
Author: Peter R. March
Price: £7.99
ISBN-13: 978-0750944878
A lavishly illustrated account of the popular 'Jump-jet', which has served the RAF and US Marinie Corps well for over 30 years.
The ’Jump-jet’ was the world’s first vertical/short take-off and landing (VSTOL) operational jet aircraft (VSTOL). Developed using the revolutionary Pegasus engine, the Harrier has served the RAF and US Marine Corps well for over 30 years. Here, vividly told, is the fascinating story from tentative hovering by the Hawker P1127 in 1960 to today’s frontline Harrier GR9 and AV-8B warplanes. A naval version, the Sea Harrier, entered service with the Royal Navy in 1979. Alongside the RAF Harrier it saw action in the Falklands War in 1982. More recently, Harriers have seen combat over Kosovo, Bosnia and Iraq. In the USA, a license-built version (the AV8-A/B) equips the US Marine Corps and is in service today in Iraq. Harriers also equip air forces in Spain and Thailand. This competitively priced, full colour hardback is packed with clear and accessible information and is the latest in a series including The Concorde Story and The Spitfire Story.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 15 Mar 2007 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Hardcover |
| Page |
: 128 pages |
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The Hurricane Story
Author: Peter R. March
Price: £7.99
ISBN-13: 978-0750944533
A fully illustrated guide to this versatile and deadly combat aircraft and its role during the Battle of Britain.
The Hawker Hurricane won lasting fame in the service of the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Over 11,700 examples were eventually built of this versatile and deadly combat aircraft, fulfilling an incredible number of contrasting roles. Its design, development and production are described in detail, as are the Hurricane’s widely varied operational roles during the Second World War, both at home and overseas. Full details are given of production figures, production variants, and operational service with all RAF and RN squadrons and units.
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: Available |
| Publication Date |
: 21 Jun 2007 |
| Imprint |
: The History Press Ltd |
| Binding |
: Hardback |
| Page |
: 128 pages |
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