Air forces and warfare

Tommy Broom is one of the RAFs most legendary and popular heroes of World War II.

This is the story of the fighter aces who flew throughout the war in many different operational theatres.

The posthumous memoirs of a World War II Pathfinder pilot and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient who flew target-marking missions in enemy territory.

Following the recent unveiling of the monument to Bomber Command in London's Green Park, the publication of this lovingly crafted account of the exploits of oft-overlooked 1 Group is set to be a timely one.

The Wooden Wonder was probably the most versatile combat aircraft that operated on all fronts in World War Two and was still giving valuable service in first-line service after 1945 when it enjoyed a limited renaissance both at home, in Germany and abroad until the advent of jet aircraft.

As a young man Stuart Young endured the horrors of the Japanese prisoner-of-war camps and survived.

A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford.

On 1 June 1943 Flight 777, a Douglas DC-3, en route from Lisbon to Britain, was shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German aircraft.

This WWII guidebook brings the momentous drama of D-Day to life with an in-depth study of the fighting on Normandy's Sword Beach.

"e;A first-class work detailing the work of the elite British Commandos and their American counterpart the Rangers .

The young men who flew with RAF Bomber Command in World War Two were a complex mixture of individuals but they all shared the gift of teamwork.

"e;A fascinating insight into one of the Cold War's most interesting concept aircraft .

A WWI historian and Verdun battleground guide shares her knowledge and expertise in this series ten of walking tours.

The V 1, or Doodlebug or Flying-bomb came into use in June 1944 and, together with the V 2 Rocket, was Hitlers final hope in face of the advancing Allied forces sweeping across Europe towards Germany.

As a young man Stuart Young endured the horrors of the Japanese prisoner-of-war camps and survived.

The Tornado has been the backbone of the RAF within its many different theaters of operation.

The Starfighter was once described as a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you.

This is the second volume of a comprehensive five part work on D-Day that includes a multitude of personal military accounts from both Allied and German Aviation personnel who were there.

For the Allies as well as Germany, it will be the longest day'.

This is the third volume of a comprehensive five part work, detailing every aspect of air and paratroop operations on the night of 5/6 June 1944.

The saga of a squadron, a plane, and the action, triumphs, and tragedies they saw during World War II-includes photos.

Drawn from newly-available historical archives, this German air force history is "e;packed with many fascinating revelations.

This versatile single-seater aircraft was a joint development between the UK and France.

For many years the worlds finest aerobatic team, the RAFs Red Arrows, have thrilled millions with their demonstrations of this fine aircraft's agility and maneuverability.

The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940.

The UK has some of the most dramatic landscapes for NATO pilots to exercise the increasingly important military art of high-speed low flying.

The Middle East is potentially the worlds major and most dangerous trouble spot.

The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict.

Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamour of the aircraft.

The author begins this fascinating book by tracing aircraft carrier development between the Wars.

A pulsating account of the young RAF and American fighter boys who flew Spitfires, Hurricanes, Thunderbolts and Mustangs during 1940-45.

There has been bookshelf after bookshelf of books compiled, written and published about British aircraft, the Royal Air Force and the activities of its pilots during World War Two.

On 1 June 1943 Flight 777, a Douglas DC-3, en route from Lisbon to Britain, was shot down over the Bay of Biscay by German aircraft.

Massacre on the Marne is a graphic reconstruction of the experiences of a small closely knit group of fighting men - the 2/5th Battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment - in the Great War.

As World War Two drew to a close, jet-powered aircraft were beginning to be introduced into service.

A World War II memoir of a clerk who put down his pen and took up a weapon, rising through the ranks to become an elite Special Air Service soldier.

Originally conceived as a carrier-born maritime attack aircraft, the Blackburn design included many original features such as Boundary Layer Control, a system which blew hot air over the flying surfaces to increase lift when landing.

The invasion was launched to round off Hitlers Balkan Campaign against Crete in May 1941.

A pulsating account of the young RAF and American fighter boys who flew Spitfires, Hurricanes, Thunderbolts and Mustangs during 1940-45.

"e;The tragic final year of Hitler's once highly effective U-Boat campaign against Allied shipping is graphically and grippingly told here.

The author begins this fascinating book by tracing aircraft carrier development between the Wars.

First published to acclaim in 1983, this book is set to impact upon the book-buying public, eager for accounts of this period of World War history.

Throughout the relatively short yet highly distinguished history of the Royal Air Force there has been a tendency for the men and women of the Service to be overshadowed by the glamour of the aircraft.

The Avro Vulcan was the last V Bomber to see active service in its primary role during the Falklands conflict.

The V 1, or Doodlebug or Flying-bomb came into use in June 1944 and, together with the V 2 Rocket, was Hitlers final hope in face of the advancing Allied forces sweeping across Europe towards Germany.

This is a guide to the existing WWII aircraft to be found in aviation museums throughout the world.

The British Army is the UK's second largest operator of military aircraft, fielding more than 300 armed helicopters, fixed wing surveillance aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Vought F4U was the best carrier based fighter of WW2.

A new assessment of the life of one of the most famous and controversial airmen of the Second World War, this book covers Guy Gibson's sometimes troubled upbringing and the impact on him of his time at St Edward's School, Oxford.

John Severne joined the RAF in 1944 and gained his wings two months after World War II ended.