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Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years of Lockheed

Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years of Lockheed

by Ben R. Rich, Leo Janos

An insider's story of Lockheed's Skunk Works, the supersecret facility that developed the U-2 American spy plane and other high-technology aircraft, follows the period of the author's career from 1975 to 1990. Reprint. NYT.

Flyboys

by James Bradley

This acclaimed bestseller brilliantly illuminates a hidden piece of World War II history as it tells the harrowing true story of nine American airmen shot down in the Pacific. One of them, George H. W. Bush, was miraculously rescued. The fate of the others-an explosive 60-year-old secret-is revealed for the first time in FLYBOYS.

Flying Machine (Eyewitness Guides)

by Andrew Nahum

Each title in the "Eyewitness" series is an account of the world around us. Illustrated with colour photographs of objects from the natural world, from specialist museums and from rare private collections, the series offers a fresh approach to the mysteries of nature, history, science, arts, crafts and pastimes. This study examines the machines that have enabled man to conquer gravity, tracing the development of... (more)

Night Bomber (Warpath)

by J. Eldridge

John Smith, a 19-year-old flight engineer, has survived two horrific crashes in which his crewmates were killed or badly injured. He's seen as bad luck and struggles to be accepted. Things get worse when his plane is badly damaged on a mission.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft: 1914 To the Present

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft: 1914 To the Present

by Enzo Angelucci

this encyclopedic volume is a complete panorama of "flying machines" from the drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci to the most sophisticated military aircraft of the present and future. Includes detailed analyses of over 800 significant examples of military aircraft throughout history and 700 accompanying 3-D drawings.

Aircraft of World War II: A Visual Encyclopedia

Aircraft of World War II: A Visual Encyclopedia

by Mike Sharpe

The Aviation Book: A Survey of the World's Aircraft

The Aviation Book: A Survey of the World's Aircraft

by Fia O Caoimh

In an incredible combination of personal passion and exhaustive research, Fia O Caoimh presents a visual encyclopedia of aircraft, with special emphasis on obscure or forgotten planes. In exquisite illustrations of planes and helicopters, each accompanied by detailed technical specifications, the author recreated the progression of aircraft, beginning with the early days of flight. Included are the Bücker Bü-133... (more)

Military Aircraft of Wwii (The Story of Flight, 6)

Military Aircraft of Wwii (The Story of Flight, 6)

by Ole Steen Hansen

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY.

Fighters of the 20th Century -Vital G (Vital Guide)Jim Winchester

Fighters of the 20th Century -Vital G (Vital Guide)

by Jim Winchester

The Encyclopedia of World Military Aircraft

Specifications, Weaponru and Performance Profiles of over 2000 Warplanes.

Modern Fighting Aircraft Ah 64 (Modern Fighting Aircraft)Doug Richardson

Modern Fighting Aircraft Ah 64 (Modern Fighting Aircraft)

by Doug Richardson

Propellerhead

by Antony Woodward

'Nick Hornby meets Jeremy Clarkson -- acutely funny.' Mariella Frostrup. 'Antony Woodward goes up tiddly up up!A must read for everyone, everywhere.' Alex James, Blur Antony Woodward wasn't interested in flying, he was interested in his image. So in his world of socialising and serial womanising, a microlight plane sounded like the ideal sex aid. So why -- once he discovers that he has no ability as a pilot, it... (more)

Modern Combat Aircraft (Concise Color Guides Series)Jeff Daniels

Modern Combat Aircraft (Concise Color Guides Series)

by Jeff Daniels

Observer's Directory of Military AircraftWilliam Green, Gordon Swanborough

Observer's Directory of Military Aircraft

by William Green

Allied Fighters 1939-1945 (The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)

Allied Fighters 1939-1945 (The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)

by Chris Chant

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Allied fighter aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, The Essential Identification Guide: Allied Fighters 1939--45 is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Allies fighter units throughout the war. Organized by theatre of operations, the book describes in depth the various units that were fighting on the front at... (more)

Encyclopedia of Aircraft of WwiiPaul Eden

Encyclopedia of Aircraft of Wwii

by Paul Eden

Biggles Story Collection: " Biggles in France " , " Biggles Defends the Desert " , " Biggles, Foreign Legionnaire "

Biggles Story Collection: " Biggles in France " , " Biggles Defends the Desert " , " Biggles, Foreign Legionnaire "

by W.E. Johns

35 Miles from Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980

35 Miles from Shore: The Ditching and Rescue of ALM Flight 980

by Emilio Corsetti

On May 2, 1970, a DC-9 jet with 57 passengers and a crew of six departed from New York’s JFK International Airport en route to the tropical island of St. Maarten, but four hours and 34 minutes later the flight ended in the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean. It was, and remains, the only open-water ditching of a commercial jet. The subsequent rescue of survivors took nearly three hours and involved the coast... (more)

Allied Bombers 1939-45 (The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)

Allied Bombers 1939-45 (The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide)

by Christopher Chant

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Allied bomber aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, The Essential Identification Guide: Allied Bombers 1939--45 is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Allies bomber units throughout the war. Organized by theatre of operations, the book describes in depth the various units that were fighting on the front at key... (more)

The Lore of FlightJohn W. R. Taylor

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