LUFTWAFFE IN ACTION is a new concept. Between the covers of this book can be found some of the finest German wartime photographs ever taken. There is no text to speak of, since we feel there are enough publications available describing the aircraft in detail, but lacking the photo coverage that the discriminating collector and model builder is seeking. Each of the photos is unique in the sense that only operational aircraft are whown. These are not manufac­turer's publicity photographs that have been seen time after time, but propaganda shots originally meant to be published in German wartime publications. At least 90 percent of the pictures in this book have never been published before and it is our hope that you, the reader, will enjoy them for what they are.

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Gunslingers in Action. The story of the modern day gunfighter - Helicopter gunships in Vietnam. Covers the origins of the gunship, gunship tactics, and the various helicopters employed as gunships and scouts. 99 photos, 10 detail drawings, 9 color photos and paintings; 50 pages.

Photobook on the history of the Grumman A-6 Intruder naval attack aircraft, which was still in active service in 1975. An introductory chapter by Donald Boecker related the story of his experiences in Vietnam.

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In the tradition of the "In Action Series" these titles provide outstanding photographic coverage over a wide range of aircraft types. Images are drawn from many private collections and archives to depict the title feature in its historical surroundings. In addition, each volume features original cover art, full color profiles, detailed scale drawings, scrap art and essential descriptive text to bring these histories to life. This book tells the story of the the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter which was a single-engine, high-performance, supersonic interceptor aircraft originally developed for the United States Air Force by Lockheed at their famous Skunk Works. One of the Century Series of aircraft, it served with the USAF from 1958 until 1969, and continued with Air National Guard units until it was phased out in 1975. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) flew a small mixed fleet of F-104 types in supersonic flight tests and spaceflight programs until they were retired

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The Luftwaffe's twin-engined strategic fighter in all its day fighter variants. Covers Bf 110 involvement in Poland, the Battle of Heligoland Bight, Operation Weserubung, operations in France and the Low Countries, the Battle of Britain, operations in the Blakans, Greece, and Africa, Barbarossa, and the final defense of the Reich. 109 photos, 56 detail drawings, 13 full-color drawings. 50 pages.

The first F-14A rolled out of the Grumman plant in late 1970. The Tomcat became a combat-proven air superiority fighter and continued the U.S. Navy's long tradition of strike fighters. The Tomcat attained speeds greater than Mach 2 with its twin afterburning turbofan engines. The versatile aircraft performed the role of fleet air defense, fighter escort, tactical air reconnaissance and air-to-surface strike fighter. Filled with black and white, and some color, photos and illustrations.

In 1938 the United States Army Air Force issued a circular proposal which called for a twin-engined medium attack bomber. On September 20 1939 a production contract valued at $11,771,000 was awarded to North American for 184 aircraft to be designated as the B-25. The B-25 featured a five man crew. Internal bomb storage was provided in the fuselage beneath the center section for a ton and s half of bombs. The B-25's top speed was 332 mph. The name Mitchell was given to the B-25 honoring the late General Billy Mitchell whom many consider the father of modern military aviation.

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"""B-36 Peacemaker In Action

Issued on 15 February 1934, the request by the new Reichsluftfahrtsministerium (RLM/Air Ministry) for a single-seat daytime air combat fighter with a top speed of 400 km/h, brought a new lease of life to the financially strapped Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (BFW). BFW began work on the plane, its first military aircraft, that December, and in May 1935 the Bf 109 V1 prototype took to the air - 10 months before the flight of the first Spitfire - launching the career of an iconic fighter plane whose numerous versions would serve the Reich until the end of the Second World War.

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Was used as both a bomber and fighter throughout WWII. 82 photos, 31 detail dwgs, two pages of scale drawings, 13 full-color paintings. 50 pages.

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Written and illustrated by Lou Drendel, SR-71 Blackbird In Action comes in the standard Squadron/Signal in action format: lots of photographs, nice colour art -by the author himself here-, some detail drawings and a bit of text. Much about the aircraft was of course still classified information in 1982.

Part Two of the Messerschmitt 109 story begins with the Bf 109F and covers every variant through to the Bf 109 K 4. The book provides some coverage of the postwar Czech Avia S 90 and the Spanish HA 1112 MIL, both of which evolved from the Messerschmitt 109. It also features 98 photographs, 13 color paintings and numerous line drawings.

A concise, illustrative history of the development of Japan's best known fighter plane of the Second World War, the Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

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The Douglas SBD Dauntless, the Slow But Deadly Dauntless, was easily the most famous bomber of World War II, and possibly the most important dive bomber flown by any combatant during World War II. The Dauntless was already considered obsolete even before the United States entered the war. Obsolescence not with standing, The Dauntless sunk more enemy shipping during 1942 than all other aircraft combined and destroyed the cream of the Japanese aircraft carrier fleet during the Battle of Midway, a blow from which the Japanese Navy never recovered.

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Flown by five different nations, the portly Brewster Buffalo was designed as a carrier borne fighter, but was to see combat only from land bases. As a US Naval fighter it was too-little-too-late, but in the hands of Finnish Air Force pilots on the Eastern front it achieved a higher kill ratio than more modern and higher performance fighters. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 3 pages of scale drawings, 13 full color paintings. 50 pgs.

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New cover art! The Bristol Blenheim opened WW II for RAF, flying the first operational sortie of a British bomber in WW II. Used in every theater where the British fought, the Blenheim saw action over Europe, the North African deserts, and the jungles of Asia. Blenheim's were adapted to many roles not envisioned by its fighter, photo reconnaissance, floatplane, and night fighter. Over 101 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full color paintings. 50 pages.

A detailed look at the equipment and history of the Vietnam era US Army armed observation and intelligence collection a/c. Includes full color prtofiles, B&W line art, technical data, and numerous B&W photos. 50 pages.

The SPAD company was one of the leading French manufacturers to produce Fighter Aircraft in WWI. Includes the Spad A.2, Spad 7.C.1, Spad 12.Ca.1, Spad 13.C.1, Spad 17, Spad 21, Spad 14, Spad 22, and Spad 24 variants. Also covers the British Spad 7s, as well as Spads in American service. 118 b/w photos, 39 line drawings, 10 full-color drawings. 50 pages.

Developmental history of the T-6 trainer - from its ancestoral NA-16 to the armed light attack and FAC a/c of the Cold war era. Also includes coverage of the RAAF Wirraway, the P-64 fighter, A-27 attack a/c, and Brtisih Commonwealth Harvards. Over 100 B&W photos, detailed line drawings, 10 full color profile paintings, and three color cover paintings. Davis; 56 pages.

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This book traces the history of the Stirling bomber from the Stirling Mk I/P1 to the Stirling Mk V in words, drawings, and photographs.

Fokker DR 1 In Action

Book by Mesko, Jim

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A photographic and illustrative history of one of the most versatile fighter planes to see combat during the Second World War - the Lockheed P-38 Lightning.

It could be argued that the aircraft built at Thomas Sopwith's factory at Kingston-on-Thames contributed more to the Allied cause during the First World War than those of any other aircraft company. Of these, the Sopwith Camel is the best remembered. These aircraft made a great contribution to the development of the aircraft as a fighting machine at a time when the very science of flying was in its early stages - the world's first controlled flight having been made by the Wright brothers only some thirteen years before the first Sopwith Pup took to the air, The single seat Pup was to be the predecessor of a whole range of single seat fighters which were to continue as far as the limits of the rotary engine permitted.

Book by Hans-Heiri Stapfer

Developmental history, actual pilot interviews and unique capabilities of the stealth weapons system which had a major role in the Gulf. Over 80 photos, two 3-view dwgs, 16 detail dwgs, plus color paintings. 50 pages.

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Hawker Sea Fury in Action- Squadron Signal #117. B & w photos, color plates, history and specs. The book is in excellent shape almost new. The pic is of the book you will 50 Squadron/Signal Publications; 1st edition (June 1992) 0897472675 978-0897472678

Developed as a replacement for the Douglas A-4, the A-7 Corsair II has seen combat with both Navy and Air Force in Vietnam, Grenada and during Operation Desert Storm. Includes the A-7A, A-7P, A-7B, A-7C, NA-7C, TA-7C, EA-7L, YA-7H, A-7D, A-7E, A-7G, A-7H, YA-7F, and A-7K variants. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full-color drawings. 50 pages.

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Built and operated in large numbers by the British Royal Flying Corps during WWI. Used as fighters, reconnaissance aircraft, artillery spotters & bombers. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full-color paintings. 50 pages.

"""Mosquito In Action Part 1

58 pages. Profusely illustrated in b&w and color.

"""A-26 Invader in Action"" Aircraft Book No. 134 Squadron/Signal Publications. Jim Mesko Softcover with slick coating. Provides extensive coverage on the design

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One of the first all weather missile armed fighter/interceptors to enter US Naval service. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full color paintings. 50 pages.

The primary tactical reconnaissance/army cooperation aircraft used by the Luftwaffe on the Eastern Front. Over 100 photos, 40 detail drawings, 2 pages of scale drawings, 13 full-color paintings. 50 pages.

MiG Design Bureau first shocked the world with the infamous MiG-15 during the Korean War. The Soviets continued development of this concept with the MiG-17 and then the first Soviet supersonic plane, the MiG-19. "Farmer" is the NATO code word used for this plane. Not as many MiG-19's were built as the MiG-15, but this was a very capable and dangerous opponent. Fast, maneuverable, easy to manufacture, this plane gave US pilots a tough time during the Vietnam War and the Israelis in 1967/73 Wars. This is another in the fine series of "In Action" books, Squadron Signal format is to provide the readers with a bit of narrative, plenty of clear black and white photos, and many line drawings to show each version of this fighter. 2 pages of color plates help the modelers see the different paint schemes used. This book is perfect for modelers or those who are interested in an introduction to Soviet aviation history. Yefim Gorden wrote the definative book on the Mig-19, but it more expensive. I highly recommend this book, I have read it and referenced it many times.

This book is dedicated to all the brave men and women who have served the US military in troubled times, particularly the WWII Naval and Marine aviators who fought so hard and gave so much to keep our country free. US Navy Designation: F-Fighter; 4-fourth fighter design; U-Chance Vought (mfr). FEATURES: Author: Jim Sullivan Color By: Tom Tullis and Don Greer Illustrations: Joe Sewell FRONT COVER: F4U-1A loaded with a 1,000 lb. bomb (March 1944) BACK COVER: F4U-1 of VMF-124 takes off from Munda Island (August '43) F4U-4 of VMF-312 landing on the USS Bataan, off Korea (April '51) Historical, accurate information Black and White photographs with captions (picture descriptions) Learn about the (F4U1, F4U-2, XF4U-3, F2G,F4U-4, F4U-5, Au-1-F4U-6, F4U-7) SPECS: 11"" x 8.25"" 1/11/95sk ir/jl

H32 Choctaw in Action

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C47 Skytrain in Action

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Second Library copy- San Diego Air and Space Museum

Saw combat service in the air-sea rescue role with the USAF, USN and Coast Guard. Service began with the Korean War and extended into Vietnam. The Albatross was widely exported & used all over the world. Over 100 photos, 13 color paintings, numerous line drawings. 50 pages.

A lavishly photographic and illustrative history of one of the most successful First World War fighter planes, the Fokker DVII.

"""AH-1 Cobra In Action

Book by Peter Cooksley

The primary torpedo bomber of the British Royal Navy during the first half of WW II. Fought during the Bismarck, Channel Dash & Taranto actions, then served in the ASW role. Approximately 100 photos, numerous line dwgs, 10 color profiles, 3 cover paintings, 50 pgs.

Covers the WWII Italian fighter Re.2000/2001/2002/and 2005. Includes Re.2000 in Italian, Hungarian, and Swedish service, Re.2001, Re.2002 and Re.2005 in Italian service. Also covers Re.2000 service on the Eastern Front. Extensively illustrated with 100 b/w photos. line drawings, 10 full-color profiles and 3 cover paintings. 50 pages.

B-2 Spirit in Action. The USAF's latest bomber combining both stealth and flying wing characterstics. Complete photographic coverage from factory to flight line. Detailed photos of cockpit, landing gear, bomb bays, colors, markings & more. Over 80 photos, numerous line drawings and two pages of color. Includes pilot interviews of operations over Yugoslavia & strike photos. 50 pages.

SS 1179 - Bone B-1 Lancer in Action (Aircraft in Action Ser., Vol. 179)

Petlyakov Pe-2 in Action

"Heinkel He III In Action," Squadron/Signal Publications, George Punka. Paperback book with slick covers and pages. Details all aspects of the Heinkel He III aircraft. Heavily illustrated with period black-and-white photos. Line drawings with pointed details. Close-up photos. Filled with facts explaining each photo. Colored drawings are provided to display different paint schemes and markings of various nations' He III aircraft. An excellent reference. 57 Pages - 11" x 8.25" Squadron Signal Part SSP1184

Germany's Ju 52 Transport was developed during the 1930's and saw service throughout WWII on all Fronts. Over 90 B&W photo's, numerous line drawings, 10 full color profiles, 3 cover paintings, 50 pages.

"""French Bombers of World War II In Action

As the primary fighter of the Navy and Marines during early WWII, the Wildcat bore the brunt of the fighting during the critical opening battles of WWII. History of the F4F's development and operational service. Includes the XF4F-2, XF4F-3, F4F-3, Xf$F-6, F4F-3A, F4F-3P, F4F-7, F4F-3S, XF4F-5, F4F-4, Xf4F-4, XF4F-8, FM-1, FM-2, G-36A, Martlet Mk I, Mar tlet Mk II/G-36B, Martlett Mk III, Wildcat Mk IV (F4F-4B), Wildcat Mk IV variant. Also covers Wildcat exports to Finland, Belgium, and Iran. 100 photos, 10 color profiles. Author Richard S. Dann; 49 pages with text.

P-3 Orion in Action (SC). Dann/Burgess. Chronicles the development, design and operational history of the P-3. Includes full color profiles, B&W line art, technical data, and numerous B&W photos. 50 pgs

Extensive photos and illustrations of this aircraft type inside and out, showing variations, models, and configurations.

"Fieseler Storch in Action," is the Aircraft Book No. 198 by Squadron/Signal Publications. Jerry Campbell An excellent paperback reference. Details the design and development of the Storch, as well as provides a good history of the aircraft. Heavily illustrated with black-and-white photographs and multi-view line art (drawings). Photos are accompanied with detailed captions. Centerfold containing 10 full color paintings with various markings and paint schemes. 49 Pages 11" x 8.25" Squadron Signal Part SSP1198

The Fairey Firefly was a British WWII naval fighter that served in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. These more advanced naval aircraft superceded the older Fairey Fulmars. The Firefly remained in British Service well into the mid-1950s, while the book includes many of the Firefly the F.1, F.1A, FR.1, NF.1, T.1, TT.1, NF.2, T.2, F.3, T.3, FR.4, TT.4, NF.4, FR.5, NF.5, AS.5, T.5, TT.5, AS.6, TT.6, AS/T.7, T.7D, U.7, T.8, U.8, and U.9. This book also looks at Firefly operations in the WWII Pacific Theater, as well as during the Malayan and Korean conflicts. Fireflies also served with several other British Colonial and Allied forces.

The first F-14A rolled out of the Grumman plant in late 1970. The Tomcat became a combat-proven air superiority fighter and continued the U.S. Navy's long tradition of strike fighters. The Tomcat attained speeds greater than Mach 2 with its twin afterburning turbofan engines. The versatile aircraft performed the role of fleet air defense, fighter escort, tactical air reconnaissance and air-to-surface strike fighter. This all-color In Action book is the perfect complement to the author's other book, Tomcat! This reissue features four new pages with color photographs and On Display locations. The book features more than 100 color photos, line drawings, color paintings and seven color profiles. 56 all-color pages.

It was known by several names - officially the Thunderbolt, but it was also called the Jug, ?Bolt, T-Bolt, Juggernaut, and other names by the Germans that can?t be mentioned. The P-47 was the biggest, most heavily armed, and one of the fastest single engine fighters developed during World War II. Indeed, several P-47 experimental aircraft topped 507 mph, and several pilots claim to have flown the big fighter into transonic speed ranges. More than 100 photographs, line drawings and color profiles. 60 pages.

Updated and packed with 20 new pages. Probably no other aircraft type in the inventory of the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) can rival the reputation of the Martin B-26 Marauder. The B-26, nicknamed Flak Bait, was the only US bomber to accomplish more than 200 missions during WWII. More than 60 percent of the Marauders that started bombing operations from English bases during the summer of 1943 were still operational a year later. A total of 129,943 Marauder sorties over Europe were recorded by the USAAF at the cost of 911 B-26s lost in combat. The Marauders belonging to the 9th and 12th Air Force dropped a total of 169,382 tons of bombs, mainly on tactical targets, such as bridges, enemy strong points, and marshaling yards, but also on V1 flying bomb sites in northern France. Between November 1940 and March 1945, a total of 5,266 B-26s were built. Many senior pilots of the 22nd Bomb Group in Australia, the outfit that pioneered the Marauder, recalled the B-26 as "the best damn airplane the Air Force ever had." There is nothing more to add.

The Messerschmitt Me 262 became the first operational jet fighter in the world. In addition to its Jumo 004 turbojet powerplants, its swept wings were a further innovation that made the Me 262 one of the most extraordinary designs of World War II. The Me 262 A-1a achieved the incredible speed for its time of 497 mph - almost 125 mph faster than the North American P-51 Mustang. The Me 262 not only enjoyed superior speed, but it also had deadly a total of (4) Mk.108 30 mm cannon were mounted in the nose of the fighter variant. Its operational service, however, was hampered by its temperamental engines and under-strength undercarriage. A total of 1,433 Me 262s were built during World War II. Covers the production and development of the Me 262 with more than 100 photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings. 52 pages.

During its long, active life with the military, the C-141 Starlifter has carried troops and equipment in the Vietnam War, Operation Urgent Fury in Granada, Operation Just Cause in Panama, Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operations in Afghanistan. Despite the Starlifter's long history, the struggle to acquire what would become the C-141 was a long story in itself. Thanks to the fight Lt General William Tunner, the Military Air Transport Service's commander from 1958 to 1960, waged to obtain an aircraft dedicated to carrying cargo and troops, the Starlifter did come to fruition. The first C-141 rolled out of the Lockheed Plant in Georgia on 22 August 1963 to much fanfare. From there, in war and peace, the C-141's story has been lifted to the stars of aviation history. Illustrated with over 150 color and 8 b/w photographs, 3-view drawing, 3-scheme color camouflage art, and color profiles. 58 pages.

The development of unmanned aerial vehicles actually predates the development of piloted aircraft. Although manned aircraft more than overtook the unmanned variety in importance throughout the 20th Century, unmanned aerial vehicles or UAVs are now poised to become a key component of 21st Century air warfare. UAV evolved extensively and saw extensive action during Operation Desert Storm - the war against Iraq in 1991 - and since then the floodgates have been opened. The US Navy sees two main advantages in using UAVs - endurance and cost effectiveness. UAVs can stay aloft 2 or 3 days and ground operators can be rotated on a regular schedule; they also use less fuel thus reducing operating costs. Newer roles, such as bombing, are also being considered for UAVs, some of which will be equipped to carry a weapon pod or bomb rack, a valuable attribute over high-risk battlegrounds. Illustrated with 170 photographs, plus color profiles and detailed line drawings.

The A-10 Warthog, a twin engine US Air Force ground attack jet, was designed and built from the wheels up for the sole purpose of supporting ground forces. Outwardly ugly and ungainly, the A-10 is one of the most efficient aerial killers ever to take to the sky. Sheathed in 900 pounds of titanium armor, the Warthog - whose official name is the Thunderbolt II - can survive direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles as large as 23mm. It has triple redundancy in its flight control systems, allowing pilots to fly and land when hydraulic power is out or part of a wing has been shot off. Introduced in the mid-1970s, the A-10 has seen service in the Gulf War of 1990-1991; in the Balkans, later in the 1990s; in Afghanistan after 2001; and in the occupation of Iraq, beginning in the spring of 2003. Illustrated with more than 106 photographs, 11 full color paintings, 43 detail drawings and 2 pages of 3-view drawings. 56 pages.

The B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs than any other US aircraft in WWII and is arguably the iconic bomber of that epic conflict. During the 10 years in which it was produced, a total of 12,731 of the B-17 heavy bombers rolled off the assembly lines of Boeing, Douglas Aircraft, and Lockheed’s subsidiary Vega. First flown in 1935, the aircraft was repeatedly modified, upgraded, and perfected in response to combat experience. Also highlights the roles played by individual aircraft and their crews, including Memphis Belle, which completed 25 missions over enemy territory; Stage Door Canteen, christened by Winston Churchill’s daughter; and All American, which demonstrated the incredible toughness of the Flying Fortress by returning safely to base despite having its tail nearly sheared off by a Messerschmitt.

The North American B-25 Mitchell was one of the premier US warplanes of WWII. It gained immortality early in the US involvement in the war when a small group of B-25Bs under Lt Col. Jimmy Doolittle took off from the deck of the USS Hornet and executed a surprise attack on military targets on the Japanese island of Honshu. Subsequently, Mitchells saw service in every theater of war, doing duty as tactical bombers, coastal patrol aircraft, photo-reconnaissance and photo-mapping planes, and, when fitted with additional guns and rockets, superb ground- and shipping-attack platforms. The US supplied B-25s to the British Royal Air Force and to the Soviet Union, which flew them against the Nazis on the Eastern Front. The career of the Mitchell is covered from the experimental NA-40 prototype to the final production B-25J model. US Marine Corps PBJ versions are also chronicled. Eight all-new pages of photos and information fill out this latest edition.