The third volume of this four-part series on Operation ' Market-Garden' in September 1944 draws on many individual soldiers & airmen's narratives to tell the story of the ongoing fight to keep the Hell's Highway' open to relieve 1st Airborne at Arnhem & the brave attempts to re-supply them from the air. As in previous volumes this account offers a unique perspective on all aspects of aerial activity during this pivotal operation. This volume tells of the Allied effort to retain supremacy in the skies. Individual tales of gallantry work to humanize the account rooting the action very much in the human experience of conflict. Such tales include the never to be forgotten story of the ' Angel of Arnhem' & the acts of chivalry that existed on both sides
- even among battle hardened units such as the SS Panzer Grenadiers. All are unique in the annals of war. These & the other personal recollections of Allied soldiers & airmen & their German adversaries tell of extreme courage camaraderie & shared terror under fire. & they are complemented by the author's background information that puts each narrative into wartime perspective.
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Matt Cruse is cabin boy aboard the Aurora an airship which truly is lighter than air. Since the discovery of hydrium a gas that renders even the heaviest vehicle as light as a feather airships travel all over the world in the same way as planes do today. Matt himself was born on an airship & it is there that he feels most at home. Matt has high hopes for promotion to junior sailmaker on this voyage
- until Kate de Vries one of the wealthy passengers arrives on the scene. Shes feisty & brave & wont let social distinctions get in the way of her friendship with Matt. & all their bravery is required when one night in the middle of the ocean they are boarded by pirates & caught up in adventures beyond all imagining...
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The airbrush is an essential tool for modellers striving for professional-looking results. It can greatly enhance the quality of your modelling output whether applying a full livery scheme or simply blending in areas of new paintwork. A good airbrush will offer unparalleled levels of finish & consistency as well as the chance to create unique effects such as weathering & stencilling. ...

Neither beginners nor advanced students will want to be without this book on airbrush art. It is an indispensable source of information & advice on the amazing works of art you can produce with the aid of a spray gun. Beginning with the basic techniques coupled with specialist tips all of the various ways of using an airbrush are demonstrated for anyone who would like to learn perfect & eventually become professional at the spray technique. With the help of numerous tried-&-tested step-by-step instructions the six carefully designed projects provide an easy introduction to the basic knowledge required & to the subsequent development of the skills needed for complex artistic work. The advantages of the freehand technique are as comprehensively discussed as the solutions to problems & difficulties that can occur when working with masks. As well as the practical tasks readers can learn everything there is to know about the inner workings & construction of an airbrush gun & are introduced to the various models of gun available commercially & detailed information on accessories & materials. There is a free DVD included. ...

First published in 1988 Bill Gunstons book simply told the story of how the original Airbus A300B was conceived how the international Airbus company was formed & how it finally grew to become an aerospace giant. This fully revised & updated second edition

Includes:: all the prolific single-aisle aircraft that have followed the A320 the great new wide-bodies (the A330 & four-engine A340) the enormous A380 the totally different A400M military air lifter & not least the extraordinary gestation of the A350. Top aviation author Bill Gunstons inside story is a tale without parallel of Europes Boeing-beater.

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An action-packed ride through the history of aircraft. The Aircraft Book" is all about the men machines & landmark technology behind the most iconic aircraft from the Supermarine Spitfire to the Concorde. Featuring over 1 000 of the greatest military & commercial aircraft in the world this is an amazing visual guide tracing their evolution over the past 10 decades. A captivating international view of aircraft through time from Germanys Zeppelins to the USAs " Blackbird" with histories of how famous marques like Boeing & Lockheed came to be household names. Plus go on a virtual tour inside the engines of some of the legendary planes to see just what powers their performance. " The Aircraft Book" is essential for aviation buffs covering the enduring impact that aircraft has on society as an object of curiosity a symbol of luxury & an essential weapon of war." ...

Aircraft Engineering Principles" is the essential text for anyone studying for licensed A&P or Aircraft Maintenance Engineer status. The book is written to meet the requirements of JAR-66/ECAR-66 the Joint Aviation Requirement (to be replaced by European Civil Aviation Regulation) for all aircraft engineers within Europe which is also being continuously harmonized with Federal Aviation Administration requirements in the USA. The book covers modules 1 2 3 4 & 8 of JAR-66/ECAR-66 in full & to a depth appropriate for Aircraft Maintenance Certifying Technicians & will also be a valuable reference for those taking ab initio programs in JAR-147/ECAR-147 & FAR-147. In addition the necessary mathematics aerodynamics & electrical principles have been included to meet the requirements of introductory Aerospace Engineering courses. Numerous written & multiple choice questions are provided at the end of each chapter to aid learning. This book delivers the essential principles & knowledge base required by Airframe & Propulsion (A&P) Mechanics for JAR-66/ECAR-66 & the associated Federal Aviation Administration qualifications. It is ideal for both independent & tutor-assisted study. It is comprehensive & accessible with self-test questions exercises & multiple choice questions to enhance learning." ...

An incredibly detailed study of the aircraft which helped define the Cold War

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The fully-updated fifth edition of the bestselling guide to the world s aircraft. Janes Aircraft Recognition Guide is the only guide that allows the general public access to information from the world-famous Janes All the Worlds Aircraft (first published in 1909) used by international aviation & military organisations & professionals. This revised & fully up-to-date edition is jam-packed with colour photographs & technical data to reflect recent developments in the aviation industry. This edition

Includes:: a complete list of international civil aircraft markings a comprehensive glossary of terms & national military aircraft markings. Each entry contains full technical data
- including specifications armament

Dimensions & important features & also

Includes:: a colour photograph & a recognition silhouette for each aircraft. Janes Aircraft Recognition Guide is an invaluable reference guide & essential for the enthusiast. Contents Civil Jet Airliners Civil Prop Airliners Business Jets & Turboprops Private Light Aircraft Civil Helicopters Combat Aircraft Military Helicopters






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A full account of the part played by North-East Englands airfields in Northumberland Durham & around Tyne & Wear during the Second World War. The history of each airfield is described with the squadrons & aircraft based at them & the main operations flown. The effects of the war on the daily lives of civilians & the constant dangers from raids & night bombing are also detailed. Fully illustrated. ...