Автор: Arthur Steffen
Издательство: Midland Publishing
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 1857801172
Количество страниц: 114
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Increasing consolidation in the international aviation industry has lead to the loss of yet another famous name when in early 2001, the last of the McDonnell Douglas MD-11s was rolled out. This title is a fitting tribute to the last of a long and famous line of aircraft to carry the McDonnell Douglas name.
The MD-11 was a follow-on to the DC-10 and proved less successful in terms of numbers produced. However, it has seen service with many airlines and is entering a second phase as a pure freighter conversion. This Aerofax volume details every aircraft and operator. Almost all of the illustrations are full color and show a wide range of schemes and operators.
Автор: Yefim Gordon
Издательство: Midland Publishing
Год издания: 2002
isbn: 1857801075
Количество страниц: 145
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
During the 1950s, the Soviet Union produced and used around 9,000 MiG-17s. First flown in January 1950, it is an extensively upgraded MiG-15 with a redesigned scimitar wing and lengthened fuselage, and known to NATO as "Fresco." The type was built under various designations including the Polish Lim-5P and Lim-6bis and the Czech S-105, and served not only with the Soviet armed forces but with the military in other Warsaw Pact nations, and further afield including Afghanistan, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Morocco, North Korea, North Vietnam, and Syria. The Chinese built the MiG-17 as the Shenyang F-4.
The type saw combat in the Middle East against Israel, in North Vietnam, and in Nigeria during the Biafran War. As the later MiG-19 was introduced, the MiG-17 was relegated mostly to the ground-attack role, replacing the MiG-15.
Автор: Francois Verlinden
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 1930607458
Количество страниц: 26
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This seventeenth installment in the popular Warmachines series provides a unique look at the WWII era German Jagdpanzer IV tank destroyer, as well as various other German vehicles and equipment. All of the full color photographs were taken in the field with careful attention paid to historical accuracy. Authenticity is maintained through the diligent efforts of WWII re-enactors decked out in full battle gear. Detail photographs are accompanied by personnel manning the various systems, giving a valuable insight into the workings of German military technology of WWII. Along with activities such as refuelling and reloading, details ranging from the internal fighting compartment, engine compartment, crew access, sighting equipment, armament, running gear, and more are revealed in fully restored vehicles. The re-enactors, decked out in full battle dress and demonstrating the application of the various weapons and equipment, give an added sense of historical authenticity.
Автор: Phil Butler, Tony Buttler
Издательство: Midland Publishing
Год издания: 2006
isbn: 1857802306
Количество страниц: 147
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This is the first ever in-depth history of one of the most successful British aircraft of all time, the British Gloster Meteor, whose strong popularity is evidenced by the recent release of several brand new model kits of the type. The Gloster Meteor first flew during World War II, and a few hardy survivors are still airworthy into the 21st century. It served with 16 overseas air forces as well as with the Royal Air Force. This book thoroughly covers the craft's design, development, and initial flight testing, as well as night fighter variants, construction information, service both in the United Kingdom and abroad, test beds and trials aircraft. The authors have had access to a wealth of material in the United Kingdom's Public Record Office which was not previously available to researchers on the aircraft. As a result, the book contains a great deal of previously unpublished information, many detailed photos in both color and black & white, and data tables and information on the serials carried by the aircraft.
Автор: Willy Peeters
Издательство: Verlinden Publications
Год издания: 1992
isbn: 1930607091
Количество страниц: 38
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
This special edition in the WARMACHINES series takes a rare look at some of the military vehicles operated by U.S. forces during WWII. All of the vehicles documented have been painstakingly restored to the utmost accuracy. Beautiful color photography captures the details of such vehicles as the omnipresent 1/4 Ton 4X4 Willys Jeep, the 3/4 Ton 4X4 Dodge Weapons Carrier, the 3/4 Ton 4X4 Dodge Command Vehicle, the M274 1/2 Ton Platform Utility Truck, the Cushman 2-Wheeled Scooter, the M3A1 Scout Car, several versions of the 2 1/2 Ton 6X6 GMCDuece-and-a-Half, and the 4 Ton 6X6 Wrecker Diamond T. This book is invaluable not only to scale modelers, but also to historians, veterans, and military enthusiasts.
Автор: Steve Wiper
Издательство: Classic Warships Publishing
Год издания: 2000
isbn: 0965482987
Количество страниц: 64
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Chronicles the Yorktown class aircraft carriers of WW 2, with many excellent photos showing the overall ship and detailed deck shots, The three ships of this class of aircraft carriers were CV-5 USS Yorktown, CV-6 USS Enterprise, and CV-8 USS Hornet. They would play a crucial role in turning the tide of the Pacific War in 1942, by devastating the Japanese carrier force at the Battle of Midway. Although losing two of the three in that year, the Enterprise, would carry on, participating in almost all of the major battles throughout the rest of the war. She would become the most decorated ship in the U. S. Navy, winning 18 battle stars.
Автор: Paul A. Schweizer
Издательство: Airlife Publishing Ltd.
Год издания: 1998
isbn: 184037022X
Количество страниц: 225
Язык: english
Формат: PDF
The three Schweizer brothers, Ernest, then aged 18, Paul (16) and William (12), completed and flew their first glider at Peekskill, New York, in June 1930. After they had designed, built and flown four further gliders, and following their graduation in aircraft engineering, Ernie and Paul in partnership founded the Schweizer Metal Aircraft Company in 1937. Bill joined the company after his own studies in science were completed in 1941, by which time Ernie and Paul had moved to Elmira, NY, and the Schweizer Aircraft Corporation had been incorporated. In 1996 this was the only American aircraft design and production company with a continuous record of operations under the same family ownership and management.
The text of this book, written by Paul Schweizer and edited and expanded by Martin Simons, who also made the drawings, brings together the combined recollections and knowledge of the three brothers to tell the story of the gliders and sailplanes Schweizers designed and built over a period of sixtyfive years. Data, accurate three-view drawings and photographs supplement and illustrate the text.
Автор: E. Bartholomew
Издательство: Shire Publications
Год издания: 1988
isbn: 0852639082
Количество страниц: 34
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
Armoured cars were the first armoured fighting vehicles.This book traces their development from the first improvised designs to the turreted armoured cars in service during the First World War.The emphasis is mainly on British vehicles, but foreign armoured cars are also included.The book is illustrated with photographs from the archives of the Tank Museum at Bovington in Dorset.
Автор: Geoffrey Carter
Издательство: Maritime Books
Год издания: 2001
isbn: 0907771807
Количество страниц: 98
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
First in a series of books featuring the activities of the Royal Navy at its various bases. Here, ninety full-page images record the ships based at or visiting Portland during the 20th Century, from the training ship BOSCAWEN which remained in Portland Roads from 1866 to 1905, visiting Russian and US warships, establishment of a helicopter station and use by weapons research vessels.
Автор: Gerard Keijsper
Издательство: Midland Publishing
Год издания: 2003
isbn: 1857801377
Количество страниц: 146
Язык: english
Формат: PDF (scan)
The Saab Gripen, first flown in 1988, entered service with the Swedish Air Force in June 1996. It represents one of the most advanced fighters in production today, and follows a distinctive line of Swedish jets including the Viggen and Draken. The Gripen is now raising particular interest in enthusiasts, as the program has become a joint SAAB/BAe Systems venture, and sales have now been made to the air forces of South Africa, and more recently to Hungary and the Czech Republic, with prospects of further sales.
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