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

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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. ...

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. ...

Teen-supermodel Nikki Howard has a secret. Shes not the gorgeous golden airhead she seems
- on the inside shes someone else. Literally.
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Through six previous editions Airline Marketing & Management" has established itself as the leading textbook for students of marketing & its application to todays airline industry as well as a reference work for those with a professional interest in the area. Carefully revised the seventh edition of this internationally successful book examines an exceptionally turbulent period for the industry. This title features new material on: changes in customer needs particularly regarding more business travellers choosing
- or being forced
- to travel economy & analysis of the bankruptcy of All Business Class airlines; an explanation of the US/EU Open Skies agreement & analysis of its impact; the increase in alliance activity & completion of several recent mergers & the marketing advantages & disadvantages that have resulted; product adjustments that airlines must make to adapt to changes in the marketing environment such as schedule re-adjustments & the reconfiguration of aircraft cabins; changes in pricing philosophies with for example airlines moving to A La Carte pricing whereby baggage catering & priority boarding are paid for as extras; airline websites & their role as both a selling & distributing tool; & the future of airline marketing. A review of the structure of the air transport market & the marketing environment is followed by detailed chapters examining business & marketing strategies product design & management pricing & revenue management current & future distribution channels & selling advertising & promotional policies. The reader will benefit from greater understanding of both marketing & airline industry jargon & from knowledge obtained regarding the extraordinary strategic challenges now facing aviation. Written in a straightforward easy-to-read style & combining up-to-date & relevant examples drawn from the worldwide aviation industry this new edition will further enhance the books reputation for providing the ideal introduction to the subject."

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