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. ...

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. ...

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
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- 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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One dark night on the island of Great Saltee fourteen-year-old Conor is framed for a terrible crime he didnt commit. Thrown into prison by the dastardly Hugo Bonvilain Conor is trapped in a sea swept dungeon & branded a traitor. He must escape & clear his name; he wants his old life back
- his family his friends...and his princess. Conor knows there is only one way out. Its an impossible task which has never been done before. But Conor is determined to do it. Hell have to fly. Swashbuckling new fiction from the amazing Eoin Colfer ideal for readers aged 11+.
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This is an exciting title in this informative series of books containing over 100 full-colour stickers which children can match to the illustrations. This beautifully illustrated sticker book doubles as a spotters' guide with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & find the planes vehicles & buildings to be found in & around a busy airport. The small size allows the books to fit neatly into a pocket so children can spot on the go. ...