Aircraft and aviation

This work is an attempt by the authors to give as full and detailed a history as possible of the confrontation between Soviet fighters and the principal strike force of the United States Far East Air Force – the B-29 ‘Superfortress’ bombers during the course of the Korean War between 1950-1953.

How two British World War I-era planes came to be found many decades later in India and returned to their former glory.

Hawker Aircraft Ltd at Kingston was arguably the most successful and long-lasting manufacturer of military aircraft in Great Britain and Europe.

A series of personal accounts by highly trained helicopter pilots, including those with distinguished careers in the military and commercial flying, who with divers, ensured that essential staff could operate in North Sea oil exploration and oil supply.

A series of personal accounts by highly trained helicopter pilots, including those with distinguished careers in the military and commercial flying, who with divers, ensured that essential staff could operate in North Sea oil exploration and oil supply.

Many people may know about the blazing crash of the Hindenburg in 1937 but are possibly unaware that it had made 62 flights before its final journey (including one transporting author Leslie Charteris, creator of The Saint).

Many people may know about the blazing crash of the Hindenburg in 1937 but are possibly unaware that it had made 62 flights before its final journey (including one transporting author Leslie Charteris, creator of The Saint).

The airline industry is fundamental to the workings of the global economy.

The airline industry is fundamental to the workings of the global economy.

With its fleet of large transport aircraft, the United States military can put personnel and equipment anywhere on the globe within hours.

This book describes one of the world's longest serving and most widely used military helicopters.

'Captivating' Daily Telegraph'Stunning' James Holland'Superb' Daily Express'Wonderful' John Nichol'Remarkable' RAF News_________________________________Built of lightweight wood, powered by two growling Rolls-Royce Merlin engines, impossibly aerodynamic, headspinningly fast and armed to the teeth, the de Havilland Mosquito was the war-winning wonder that should never have existed: the aircraft the RAF didn't think it wanted then couldn't do without.

An expert examination of the evolution of military aviation and its profound impact on warfare-from the employment of balloons during the French Revolutionary wars to the use of aircraft in World War I.

First envisioned by Leonardo da Vinci and first deployed in World War II, the helicopter is now a universal icon of modern warfare, a key component of combat planning around the world, and one of the military's most versatile and effective tools.

Designed and produced by North American Aviation in response to a British order for aircraft in 1940, the P-51 Mustang went on to become one of the most successful aircraft in the Second World War and beyond.

In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the people involved.

"e;The rich and diverse history of the British aircraft industry is captured in superb detail by the author in this weighty tome.

A history of the British airline company, featuring details on the aircrafts, routes, and operations, as well as stories from the crews and staff.

A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "e;Highly recommended.

Archive-based historical analysis of UK military aerospace collaboration.

Compiled by the Federal Aviation Administration, this handbook is the ultimate technical manual for any flight instructor who must teach inexperienced students how to fly helicopters.

An in-depth look at some of the 20th century's notoriously terrible aircraft.

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición del certificado de profesionalidad "TMVO0109.

A lavishly illustrated celebration of the golden age of aircraft, cars, ships and locomotives from 1900 to 1941 by the author of the bestselling Empire of the Clouds.

Flight to St Antony is a modern accurate aviation mystery/thriller where the detective Peter Talbert, an aviation insurance expert, is instrumental in solving the reason why an airliner with over two hundred people on board is forced to ditch at night in the Caribbean near the island of St Antony.

Was haben das Vinci und George Cayley mit Hubschraubern zu tun?

This work is an attempt by the authors to give as full and detailed a history as possible of the confrontation between Soviet fighters and the principal strike force of the United States Far East Air Force – the B-29 ‘Superfortress’ bombers during the course of the Korean War between 1950-1953.

In July 1969, while the world was expectant about the upcoming first manned landing on the moon, two little-known Central American States crossed sabers in what was derogatorily coined by the media as 'The Soccer War'.

In West with the Night Beryl Markham chronicles her unconventional, free-spirited girlhood in Kenya and her adventures as a rescue pilot, mail carrier, and bush pilot, scouting game for safaris all over Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

The stories of the daredevils who attempted to fly over the English Channel-a history filled with triumphs, tragedies, and colorful characters.

An in-depth history of the controversial airplane, from its design, development and service to politics, power struggles, and more.

Fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen (the Red Baron) lacked innate aerobatic ability.

A pictorial study of the USN aircraft between 1922 and 1962.

Victor was born before WWII, grew up during the war in England and was greatly influenced by watching the Battle of Britain first hand.

The Spitfire XVI is one of the Spitfire mark to have been so far little covered in depth.

Paradoxically, the Mk.

BROKEN WINGS reveals the tragedy of Alaska civil aviation from early bush pilots to modern jetliners, providing a unique perspective on the technology and human factors involved in aircraft mishaps.

Aviation performance is an important cog in modern globalized economies, which demand flexibility, mobility, efficiency, and dependability.

Over the last several years, the value of stocks in both the airline and the telecommunications industries have dropped catastrophically.

Flying is an extremely safe way to travel.

Die Rega ist im Inland verehrt, geliebt und bewundert, im Ausland als Organisation und Partnerin respektiert.

A history of the British airline company, featuring details on the aircrafts, routes, and operations, as well as stories from the crews and staff.

An in-depth history of the controversial airplane, from its design, development and service to politics, power struggles, and more.

An illustrated history of the renowned fighter aircraft, ideal for modelers and aviation enthusiasts: "e;Highly recommended.

"e;The rich and diverse history of the British aircraft industry is captured in superb detail by the author in this weighty tome.

A comprehensive account of the origins, design, and history of the A-10A Warthog: "e;Highly recommended.