Flight Artworks

Flight Artworks
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Total Pages :
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ISBN-10 : 1320369170
ISBN-13 : 9781320369176
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Flight Artworks by : Gary Eason

Collected in book form for the first time – and also available as an ebook – are some of Gary Eason's acclaimed Flight Artworks: carefully researched and crafted photorealistic pictures of historical air combat. This first volume presents images of WWII scenes, selected from artworks created since 2011."From my point of view as a pilot for the last 43 years and an RAF fighter pilot for 30 years, the realism he captures is uncanny ...". - Squadron Leader Clive Rowley MBE RAF (Retd)Third edition, September 2015

Apollo's Warriors

Apollo's Warriors
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Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Total Pages : 388
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ISBN-10 : 0788149830
ISBN-13 : 9780788149832
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Apollo's Warriors by : Michael E. Haas

Presenting a fascinating insider's view of U.S.A.F. special operations, this volume brings to life the critical contributions these forces have made to the exercise of air & space power. Focusing in particular on the period between the Korean War & the Indochina wars of 1950-1979, the accounts of numerous missions are profusely illustrated with photos & maps. Includes a discussion of AF operations in Europe during WWII, as well as profiles of Air Commandos who performed above & beyond the call of duty. Reflects on the need for financial & political support for restoration of the forces. Bibliography. Extensive photos & maps. Charts & tables.

Mosquito Missions

Mosquito Missions
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Publisher : Pen and Sword Aviation
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1781591679
ISBN-13 : 9781781591673
Rating : 4/5 (79 Downloads)

Synopsis Mosquito Missions by : Martin W. Bowman

The 'Wooden Wonder' was probably the most versatile combat aircraft that operated on all fronts in World War Two and was still giving valuable service in first-line service after 1945 when it enjoyed a limited renaissance both at home, in Germany and abroad until the advent of jet aircraft. The author's well-tried formula of using background information interspersed with scores of RAF and Dominion and overseas pilots and navigators' personal narrative is evident once again, as a previously unpublished selection of crew tales takes you raid by raid on night-fighter, fighter-bomber, anti-shipping, path finder, photo-reconnaissance and precision bombing and low-level ground attack operations while carrying full bomb loads or rockets or cannon and machine guns, or no armament at all on photo-reconnaissance missions, in the Middle East and jungles of the Far East where post-war, the Mosquito served as an interim night-fighter and bomber and saw action in a 'messy little war' against Indonesian extremists in the jungles of the Dutch East Indies until 1946. Mosquitoes were operated as a maid of all work on 'Pampa' Met flight duty, reconnaissance and mapping and survey work as well as a high-speed courier service and Sea Mosquitoes were operated by the Royal Navy. Civil Mosquitoes also operated throughout the world and RAF record-breaking attempts saw many more Mosquito achievements in the late 1940s. In the early fifties many Mosquitoes were refurbished for use by foreign air forces. The last RAF Mosquitoes to see RAF service anywhere were the PR. 34As of 81 Squadron at Seletar and the very last Mosquito sortie was a 'Firedog' reconnaissance sortie against two terrorist camps in Malaya on 15 December 1955; fourteen years and three months since the first ever Mosquito operation on 17 September 1941 when another PR machine had photographed Brest and the Spanish-French border.

Bomber Command 1936-1968

Bomber Command 1936-1968
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Publisher : Pen and Sword
Total Pages : 311
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ISBN-10 : 9781844151837
ISBN-13 : 1844151832
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Bomber Command 1936-1968 by : Ken Delve

This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Bomber Command from its formation on 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable bombing raids, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The five main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational groups, aircrew training and technical details of each aircraft type. Lengthy Annexes cover personnel. the squadrons in World War II, accuracy of attacks, orders of battle for each wartime year, maps of airfields locations, tonnage of bombs dropped and nuclear weapons carried in the post-war years.

Mosquito

Mosquito
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Publisher : Crecy Pub
Total Pages : 540
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ISBN-10 : 0947554416
ISBN-13 : 9780947554415
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Mosquito by : C. Martin Sharp

Filled with the Mosquitos operational record and supplemented with tables, drawings, maps and charts. Describes every operational sortie, verifying battle claims wherever possible against Luftwaffe records. Sharp and Bowyer combine their talents to produce this exceptional record of de Havillands legendary Wooden Wonder. Foreword by Sir Geoffrey de Havilland. Fully revised and up-dated.

Zero Night

Zero Night
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 318
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ISBN-10 : 9781250073747
ISBN-13 : 125007374X
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Synopsis Zero Night by : Mark Felton

Non-fiction that reads like a novel! A thrilling, moment by moment account of an epic escape and the real-life adventures that followed.

The Aeroplane

The Aeroplane
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 904
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015080126421
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (21 Downloads)

Synopsis The Aeroplane by :

A Unique Flight

A Unique Flight
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Publisher : New Holland Publishers
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1741107687
ISBN-13 : 9781741107685
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis A Unique Flight by : Michael V Nelmes

This book showcases stunning photographs of the aircraft in action, detailed colour scheme notes, internal features and stories from the Royal Australian Air Force.

Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures

Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures
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Publisher : CRC Press
Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 9781466580473
ISBN-13 : 146658047X
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures by : Rikard Benton Heslehurst

The advantages of composite materials include a high specific strength and stiffness, formability, and a comparative resistance to fatigue cracking and corrosion. However, not forsaking these advantages, composite materials are prone to a wide range of defects and damage that can significantly reduce the residual strength and stiffness of a structure or result in unfavorable load paths. Emphasizing defect identification and restitution, Defects and Damage in Composite Materials and Structures explains how defects and damage in composite materials and structures impact composite component performance. Providing ready access to an extensive, descriptive list of defects and damage types, this must-have reference: Examines defect criticality in composite structures Recommends repair actions to restore structural integrity Discusses failure modes and mechanisms of composites due to defects Reviews NDI processes for finding and identifying defects in composite materials Relating defect detection methods to defect type, the author merges his experience in the field of in-service activities for composite airframe maintenance and repair with indispensable reports and articles on defects and damage in advanced composite materials from the last 50 years.