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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Poised for takeoff on that hot morning in April 2005 the Airbus A380 had the purposeful powerful presence of a giant predatory bird. With its enormous gulled wings imperiously tall tail & broad domed forepeak it looked ready to take on the world. & along the way it has had plenty of supporters--and critics. No civil airliner since the supersonic Concorde has aroused such emotion such fascination & such cause celebre. To a confident Airbus & the thousands of awestruck workers who cheered it into that cloudless sky over Toulouse it means so much more. The European company has been transformed under the broad wings of this incredible project into a single corporate entity--from a loose consortium into a new more dynamic force to challenge its worthy adversary Boeing in every market sector. ...

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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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. ...

The Airfix Book of Scale Modelling is the essential guide to making great-looking model kits & getting the most out of this fascinating & rewarding hobby explaining how to build scale models to suit all levels of modelling skill. With full colour photography throughout the book covers the history of modelling & of the Airfix company & shows how injection moulded kits are made before going on to describe & review the major modelling scales as well as outlining the range of paints tools & accessories that are available. Chapters include guides to choosing a kit tools for the job painting decals conversions figure-painting dioramas & more. Common problems & how to solve them are addressed & the book also features a series of step-by-step construction projects including expert builds of the F86 Sabre jet the Aston Martin DBR9 a Panzer IV tank the Airfix yeoman figure (now reissued for the London 2012 Olympics) a Trafalgar class submarine & a scenic diorama. ...

Airfix was founded in 1939 initially manufacturing inflatable rubber toys. Today the company is synonymous with the hobby with its plastic scale model kits & toy soldiers being the first entry for many young children into the world of modelling. This book covers 50 years of the famous Airfix plastic soldier from its production beginnings in 1958 through to the present day detailing every figure Airfix has ever produced. With a range immortalising soldiers from myriad periods of history including Napoleonic infantrymen WWI British Tommies WWII G.I.s & Civil War cavalrymen this tribute collection is both a trip down memory lane to those great wargames from your childhood & an informative look at the greatest soldiers of history. ...

A pilot calls into the control tower to reqest an emergency landing. Following a mystery incident the plane's cabin is virtually destroyed ninety-four passengers are injured & three are dead. Investigating this fatal accident for the airline Casey Singleton must find out the truth before the multi-million dollar business goes bust in the face of a huge meda backlash. Further lives are at stake & it seems everyone is against her
- even her own colleagues
- & everyone has something to hide. Airframe is a fast-paced adrenaline-fuelled thriller from the master of high-concept storytelling.

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Emerson Watts is on the run: from school from her family & from herself. She's reeling from the shock that Nikki the girl whose body her brain was forced to inhabit is still alive. & she's furious. Manipulative Brandon plans to use Em to discover a secret that will ensure his success whilst Christopher is out for revenge fuelled by his jealousy. With everyone around her playing a dangerous game maybe Em should just keep on running.. It is the final book in the fashion-tastic & hilarious new trilogy from the queen of teen fiction. ...