Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1989
isbn: 9070932156
Количество страниц: 41
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This book is the genesis of a very popular series dedicated to military aircraft. Focusing mainly on details for modelers, this book contains a wealth of information about the AH-1S Cobra. A modelers guide and exquisite scale drawings round it out into an overall treasure chest of information for the scale modeler, as well as the aviation enthusiast.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1991
isbn: 9070932288
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This eleventh installment in the unprecedented LOCK ON series takes a rare and comprehensive look at the French built Avions Dassault Mirage V serving in the Belgian Air Force. Stunning photography is accompanied by very detailed descriptions to help the reader become familiarized with this enigmatic aircraft. Details pointed out in these pages include, but are not limited to, the Snecma Atar 9C jet engine, the twin 30mm DEFA cannon array, the Martin Baker BRM4 and Mk 10 ejection seats, the Matra Magic missile, and the seven tube LAU 32 B/A rocket launcher. This is a unique opportunity to study a very prolific aircraft. Recommended to any scale aircraft modeler or aviation enthusiast.
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: John Schlight
Издательство: Air Force History and Museums Program
Год издания: 1999
isbn: 091279951X
Количество страниц: 425
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
United States Air Force in Southeast Asia Series. Documents the Air Force's support of the ground war in South Vietnam from 1965 to early 1968. Includes sections on the air campaign conducted during the Communists' siege of the Marine camp of Khe Sanh. Also contains several appendices, a glossary, and bibliographical notes.
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.