Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 9070932237, 1930607431
Количество страниц: 36
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The tenth installment in the exceptional LOCK ON series, this volume takes a rare full color look at the F-4 Phantom II while still in RAF service, in this case the F-4J, the FGR.1, and the FGR. 2. The aircraft are extensively documented, from the different style cockpits and Rolls Royce Spey engines, to the standard equipment of most Phantoms, such as landing gear, ejection seats, armament, and external fuel tanks. Many of the brilliant photographs capture the aircraft in flight, a very nice touch which really rounds-out this very attractive book. Whether you are an avid scale aircraft modeler, or a dedicated Phantom Fanatic, this valuable book belongs in your collection.
Автор: Lewis Pruneau, Bob Letterman
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 9070932202
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The eighth installment in the LOCK ON series, this volume highlights the classic gun-nosed McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II. Carrying on the LOCK ON tradition, this book is loaded with a wealth of information in the form of beautiful full color photographs with highly descriptive captions. Details covered include airframe, radar, armament, engines, cockpits, landing gear, maintenance, and more. Geared toward the serious scale aircraft modeler, this book will equally satisfy any aviation enthusiast or Phantom Fanatic!
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 9070932229
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The ninth installment in the popular LOCK ON series, this volume focuses on the Chance-Vought single seat A-7D and two seat A-7K Corsair II. The stunning photographs found in this book are of the attractively camouflaged aircraft which served with 174th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 185th Tactical Fighter Group of the Iowa Air National Guard based in Sioux City, Iowa as they appeared while touring NATOs Brustem air base of the Belgian Air Force in the late 1980s. Details covered by the photographs in this publication include avionics bays, landing gear, cockpits, engine, radar, and much more, all supplemented with highly informative captions. Many of the photographs depict aircraft undergoing routine maintenance, revealing details which are rarely seen by the general public. This book provides a unique and fascinating look at a very attractive aircraft, and it belongs in the collection of any scale aircraft modeler or aviation enthusiast.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1990
isbn: 9070932172
Количество страниц: 37
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This seventh edition of the LOCK ON series focuses attention on the tank busting Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II. The crisp color photographs cover all physical details of this enigmatic jet, including general airframe details, landing gear, avionics, cockpit, external stores, engine, gun, and ammunition loading system. The book is concluded with an updated description of plastic model kits of this airplane, as well as Verlinden Productions Detail Sets designed to improve them. This book is a ‘must-have’ for anyone who wishes to detail an accurate model of the A 10, and is also invaluable for aviation enthusiasts.
Автор: Patrick J. Sheahan
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 1930607105
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This thirteenth installment in the popular LOCK ON series focuses on the AH-64A Apache attack helicopter of the U.S. Army. Stunning full color photography captures the details and characteristics of this powerful weapon, all accompanied by highly informative captions. Some of the details covered include the cockpit, engines, hellfire missiles, avionics, sensors, the M-230E1 30mm machine gun, and full airframe coverage. This comprehensive manual will satisfy not only scale modelers, but also military veterans and aviation enthusiasts.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 907093230X
Количество страниц: 37
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This twelfth addition to the popular LOCK ON series takes a very rare look at the brutish Panavia Tornado, which proved its lethality in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, officially known as Operation Desert Storm. Jointly developed in the late 1960s by BAC of England, MBB of Germany, and Aeritalia of Italy, slightly different versions of this aircraft serve with the air forces of all three of these nations, and each is represented in this interesting book. Details such as landing gear, engines, external stores, cockpits,in-flight refueling probe, avionics bays, different camouflage schemes, and more are well documented by the typically stunning photography of this series. All photographs are accompanied by informative captions which guide the reader through a wealth of information. This book makes an excellent addition to the collection of any scale aircraft modeler or aviation enthusiast.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1994
isbn: 1930607210
Количество страниц: 36
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This 24th installment in the popular LOCK ON series deals with the world famous Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress of WWII vintage. The B-17G of the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England, was meticulously photographed in all of its splendor for this fine publication. All of the details are well documented, such as the cockpit, bombardier/navigator station, ball turret, waist-gunners station, bomb bay, landing gear, tail gunners station, and various external airframe details. This book belongs in the collection of every scale modeler, as well as history buffs, military and aviation enthusiasts, and WWII veterans.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1994
isbn: 1930607202
Количество страниц: 36
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This 23rd installment in the popular LOCK ON series focuses on the S-3B VIKING anti-submarine aircraft of the U.S. Navy. Crammed with beautiful full color photographs, this book is the prime reference source for modelers who wish to gain accurate information about the lines and systems of this unusual aircraft. Such details as avionics bays, landing gear bays, wing-fold mechanisms, D-704 buddy refueling pod, bomb bay, cockpit, and ECM pods and antennae are all thoroughly documented. This book belongs in the collection of any aviation enthusiast, scale modeler, or USN veteran.
Автор: Даффи П., Кандалов А.
Издательство: Московский рабочий
Год издания: 1999
isbn: 5-239-02089-2
Количество страниц: 264
Язык: русский
Формат: DJVU
В русском издании книги английского и русского авторов с разных позиций рассматривается творческая жизнь великого русского авиаконструктора Андрея Николаевича Туполева. Сделан анализ особенностей «туполевской» школы создания авиационной техники. Приведены данные о соратниках и учениках А.Н. Туполева. Дан огромный фактический материал по характеристикам самолетов от АНТ-1 до Ту-334. Английское издание книги вышло в свет в 1996 году и высоко оценено специалистами и читателями. Издание богато иллюстрировано, в том числе редкими фотографиями уникальных конструкций. Адресовано ученым и специалистам, учащимся высших учебных заведений, а также всем, кому интересны история России и история отечественной авиации.
Автор: Robert Senkowski, Cezary Piotrowski, Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1992
isbn: 193060713X
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book takes you around the outside, up into the engine compartments, down into both cockpits, and finally into the crew cabin. The captions do an excellent job of explaining what it is that you're looking at while also giving you a little developmental history.