Pen & Sword Books Aviation Catalogue 2015

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For more special offers visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk 9781783463336 256 pages 30 b&w images Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE JUNE

daring raidS oF worLd war two: heroiC Land, Sea and air attaCkS Peter Jacobs

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the Second world war saw a host of heroic raids enacted across the various theatres, all delivered valiantly in a variety of ways by British combatants; on land, by sea and from the air. all feature here, alongside details of fascinating lesser-known operations. this is an intriguing and insightful historical record of thirty of the most daring and strategic raids of military history and is sure to appeal to all enthusiasts of the genre.

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9781473828155 248 pages Integrated throughout Hardback £19.99 £15.99 DUE JUNE

air men Behind the medaLS Graham Pitchfork

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of the many human characteristics, few evoke greater admiration and respect than gallantry in the service of one’s country. in this third volume of men Behind the medals, graham Pitchfork has described the outstanding bravery of twenty-one men who served in the royal air Force and the Fleet air arm during the Second world war. these accounts encompass most theatres of operations, many aircraft types and aircrew categories. the individual chapters also include accounts of the gallantry of those who served on the ground in support of flying operations. all these experiences are narrated in relation to the wider war.

9781473827516 272 pages 20 illustrations Hardback £19.99 £15.99

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9781473843660 408 pages 100 illustrations Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE JUNE

grouP CaPtain John nothing iS ‘Joe’ CoLLier dSo, imPoSSiBLe dFC and Bar Victor Miller Simon Gooch group Captain John ‘Joe’ Collier dSo, dFC and Bar was a key player during some of the most dynamic episodes of wwii history. Following an illustrious flying career, he went on to carve out an impressive niche in a behind-the-scenes capacity at the directorate of Bomber operations. By the end of wwii, Collier had been involved in most of the major initiatives of the bomber war. this riveting biography relays his life story for the very first time.

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this remarkable story, jotted down shortly after each operation when the events were still vivid in the author’s mind, is an astonishing record of skill, bravery, comradeship and resourcefulness which represents a fitting tribute to many fallen friends and colleagues. the book was published initially in 1994, before the author’s death. this posthumous edition comes with brand new supplementary content, drawn together by the author’s sons and family.

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diSCountS avaiLaBLe on aLL titLeS 9781783462070 304 pages Illustrated Hardback £25.00 £20.00

9781783462124 264 pages Illustrated Hardback £19.99 £15.99

9781783463039 256 pages b&w integrated Hardback £19.99 £15.99

deFending Britain’S Far eaSt air Fight For the air SkieS 1940–1945 oPerationS 1942–1945 John Frayn Turner Compiled by John Grehan & Martin Mace

Compiled by John Grehan & Martin Mace

despatches in this volume include that on the Battle of Britain, and air fighting 1940-1941, by air Chief marshal Sir hugh C.t. dowding, air officer Commanding-in-Chief, Fighter Command, air operations by Fighter Command between november 1940 and the end of december 1941, the anti-aircraft defence of the united kingdom between 1939 and 1945, and the report on air operations by air defence of great Britain and Fighter Command in connection with the german flying bomb and rocket offensives, 1944–1945.

despatches in this volume include air operations in Burma and Bay of Bengal 1 January to 22 may 1942 by general wavell, the despatch on air operations in South-east asia november 1943 to may 1944, by air Chief marshal Sir r.e.C. Peirse, the despatch on air operations in Southeast asia from June 1944 to may 1945, by air Chief marshal Sir keith Park, and the despatch on air operations in South east asia between may 1945 and September 1945, by air Chief marshal Sir keith Park.

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this collection of popular air warfare stories covers the entire span of world war ii, beginning when the royal air Force faced fascist forces on its own until the dropping of the atomic bombs on the Japanese in 1945. Fight for the air offers a rich mixture of accounts about such large and well-known battles and operations as the Battle of Britain, the huge allied bomber raids over german cities, as well as more specialist operations such as the dambusters. individual feats of courage make for inspiring reading.

9781473821095 240 pages 87 illustrations and 8 maps Hardback £19.99 £15.99

oPeration oySter: wwii’S Forgotten raid Kees Rijken, Paul Schepers, Arthur Thorning the story of this raid has been underreported, and the efforts of the aircrew who took part have been little recognized. By comparison, the dambuster raid which came six months later has entered into folklore. here, for the first time, the overlooked oyster raid is afforded the attention it deserves.

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For more special offers visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk 9781783831753 • 240 pages 16pp b&w photos • Hardback £25.00 £20.00

9781783831760 • 240 pages 16pp b&w plates • Hardback £19.99 £15.99

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voiCeS in FLight: raF eSCaPerS and evaderS in wwii

voiCeS in FLight: the weLLington BomBer

Martin Bowman

the wellington Bomber was omnipresent during the Second world war, employed in a variety of contexts in the fight against the axis powers. the pilots who flew this aircraft did so with an immense amount of pride, and there is perhaps no-one better placed to tell the story of this incredible aircraft than these men. martin Bowman has drawn together a selection of firsthand pilot testimonies in an effort to record authentically the experience of flying the muchmythologised wellington during one of the most challenging eras of aviation history. the book is supplemented by two plate sections of stirring b&w images.

during the Second world war, 156 raF men successfully escaped from german Pow camps in western europe. a further 1,975 men evaded capture after having been shot down over this same territory. martin Bowman has drawn together tales of just a handful of these men, illustrating the bravery and resourcefulness that characterised their experiences. By bringing these stories together, Bowman is able to capture an authentic sense of the times at hand and the reality of life as an escaper/evader during this tumultuous and incredibly dangerous time.

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Martin Bowman

9781783831777 • 232 pages 32 pages plates • Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE MAY

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voiCeS in FLight: dayLight BomBing oPerationS 1939–1942 Martin Bowman there are no records of war more valuable than the first-hand accounts of the individuals who were actually there. From the outbreak of the Second world war to the eve of ve day, the medium bomber crews of 2 group raF and 2nd tactical air Force flew vital operations over europe. here their story is told, month by perilous month, often in the words of the airmen themselves, their accounts supported by meticulous research. these details are relayed in a series of poignant personal snapshots, highlighting the extraordinary valour of these ordinary men.

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read extraCtS From our LateSt reLeaSeS onLine – over 100 titLeS to ChooSe From 9781783831937 • 224 pages 2 x 16 pages of b&w plates Hardback • £25.00 £20.00 DUE MAY

9781783831944 • 240 pages 2 x 16 pages of b&w plates Hardback • £25.00 £20.00 DUE MAY

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voiCeS in FLight: the heavy BomBer oFFenSive oF wwii

voiCeS in FLight: raF night oPerationS

Martin Bowman

wartime speeches alone cannot begin to describe the misery and fortitude, desperation and terror endured by the civilian population during the ‘Blitz nights’ in Coventry, the London docklands and the east end as night after night bombs and incendiaries rained down on them. their personal experiences and those of war correspondents like James negley Farson are as vivid, poignant and descriptive as those of the bomber crews carrying the war to the enemy in the early night bomber offensive. these too are mostly recounted at first hand and they tell just what it was like to fly in a heavy bomber over occupied europe during the Second world war.

this book contains fourteen stirring accounts pieced together from interviews of what life flying as air-crew in world war two bombing operations was really like. the storytellers are an eclectic mix of pilots, navigators, bomb aimers, wireless operators and gunners who flew on operations in heavy bombers. it conveys the terror of being coned by german searchlights over the target, attacks by Luftwaffe nightfighters, often catastrophic damage to aircraft and the ensuing struggle to keep the machine airborne on the return trip to base. it is a fitting tribute to those that survived and the many thousands who died in the struggle against hitler’s dreadful ambitions in europe.

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Martin Bowman

9781783463831 • 240 pages 25 images • Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE MAY

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voiCeS in FLight: the royaL navaL air ServiCe during the great war Malcolm Smith; Foreword by Graham Mottram, Museum Director, Fleet Air Arm Museum Following in the same style as his previous book of Fleet air arm recollections, malcolm Smith has collected a compendium of reminiscences from pilots who flew for the royal navy and the royal marines during the First world war. he includes first-hand testimonies from pilots manning early seaplane stations and an enthralling account from F.J. rutland who became the first pilot to take off in a Sopwith Pup from a platform on the roof of one of hmS yarmouth’s gun turrets.

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For more special offers visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk 9781473827950 304 pages Illustrated in colour Hardback £35.00 £28.00 DUE MAY

9781473827608 544 pages 384 Illustrations Paperback £25.00 £20.00

9781473823433 256 pages 250 Photographs Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE AUGUST

raF in Camera: 1950S PegaSuS – the heart the SPitFire Keith Wilson Hugh W. Cowin NEW oF the harrier this photographic record of the raF during the 1950s looks set to appear widely. Featuring varied and dynamic visual representation throughout, the events of this important decade are enlivened to great effect. Shots of aircraft utilised during the course of the Cold war feature, as do highly intriguing photographs of the thor intermediate range Ballistic missiles, stored on Bomber Command bases towards the end of the decade. each chapter focusses on a specific year, relaying all the most fascinating highlights. this is a colourful, insightful and image-packed history, told with narrative flair and a clear passion for the subject matter at hand.

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Andrew Dow this book takes an in-depth look at the engine’s original design concept, initial production and flight testing. it then goes on to explain how the developments and improvements have been made over the ensuing years and includes experiences of operational combat flying, both from land and sea. the book is written in a non technical style that makes comfortable reading for all enthusiasts and historians and is copiously illustrated with many previously unseen photographs and diagrams.

9781781593196 240 pages 16 pages of plates Hardback £19.99 £15.99

mitSuBiShi Zero NEW

history has shown the Spitfire to be the right aircraft in the right place at the right time, of that there is more than ample evidence. indeed, the very name Spitfire has become as indelibly woven into the unfolding story of the Second world war as those of its chief human protagonists, Churchill, hirohito, hitler, roosevelt and Stalin. this substantial, highly readable narrative history contains well over 150 photographs and diagrams and really is a must-read volume for all serious aviation enthusiasts.

Peter C Smith this is a thrilling new narrative history of one of the most formidable aircraft of all time; the mitsubishi Zero. Symbolising the might of imperial Japan during the Second world war, the design features that set this aircraft apart from its contenders also forced allied engineering developments as new design plans were put into action in an effort to ward off the Japanese threat. an intriguing history, from inspired inception to the desperate dying days of the Second world war which saw the mitsubishi employed in reckless kamikaze attacks, this new publication profiles a fighter aircraft like no other.

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Buy 4 BookS and get 5th Free (does not include bundle offers) 9781848327818 208 pages 16 pages of b&w plates Paperback £12.99 £10.39

german SeCret weaPonS oF worLd war ii Ian Hogg

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the sheer magnitude of the german ‘top secret’ weapons programme in world war ii is revealed in this comprehensive study written by one of the world’s great experts on weaponry. the book explores the various fields in which the germans concentrated their weapon development from the bizarre and impractical to ground-breaking innovations that provided the inspiration for present-day rockets and missiles.

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9781848327894 80 pages Illustrated throughout Hardback £12.99 £10.39

LuFtwaFFe x-PLaneS Manfred Griehl

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From jet planes and high altitude aircraft to radar-equipped fighters configured to deliver chemical weapons, numerous Luftwaffe planes were designed and reached prototype stage but never made it into mass production or battle. in this revelatory guide, renowned german aviation expert manfred greihl has painstakingly assembled a valuable selection of images which shows the remarkable range of projects dreamed up by the german designer. had these innovative projects ever been realised the course of the world war ii could have been dramatically different.

9781473823440 224 pages 25 b&w illustrations Hardback £19.99 £15.99 DUE JUNE

SeCret wingS oF wwii Lance Cole there are many myths and legends surrounding the advanced german aeronautical technology of the Second world war. there are also facts and proven events. yet within these stories and behind these facts lie conspiracy theories, mistaken assumptions and denials that seem to contradict the evidence. So what really happened? how far ahead were the german scientists? and, of even greater interest, why and how?

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FLIGHT CRAFT BUNDLE – BUY ANY 2 TITLES ON PAGES 8 AND 9 FOR £24.00 FLight CraFt this new strand of Flight Craft titles are sure to appeal to a broad demographic of model makers. with profiles of the various craft accompanied by a descriptive narrative history of the various types, this volume combines practical information with reflective historical analysis, making for a visually rich volume sure to appeal to aviation and model enthusiasts.

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9781781592823 96 pages 180 photographs Paperback £16.99 £13.50

9781781592854 96 pages 180 photographs Paperback £16.99 £13.50

9781473827257 96 pages 180 Photos, 20 Full-Colour profiles Paperback £16.99 £13.50

FLight CraFt 1: ruSSian gunShiP heLiCoPterS

FLight CraFt 2: FLight CraFt 3: Soviet SPyPLaneS oF hawker hurriCane the CoLd war Tony O’Toole with Neil Robinson and

Yefim Gordon, Translated by Dmitriy Komissarov

Yefim Gordon, translated by Dmitriy Komissarov

this volume deals primarily with the three principal attack helicopter types of the present-day russian army. Focuses on iconic types such as the mil mi-24 ‘hind’, also known as ‘the flying crocodile’, the mil-28, and the kamov ka-52 ‘alligator’, also features 180 photographs.

well-illustrated histories and structural analyses are set alongside detailed descriptions of the various plastic scale model kits that have been released, along with commentary concerning their accuracy and available modifications and decals. with an unparalleled level of visual information – paint schemes, models, line drawings and photographs – it is simply the best reference for any model-maker setting out to build a variant of this iconic craft.

Martin Derry this new edition to the Flight Craft series profiles the iconic hawker hurricane. Split into three primary sections, it offers a concise yet informative history of the hurricane’s development, operational career and design improvements, which includes over 80 contemporary photographs with detailed captions; a 16-page colour illustration section featuring 48 separate aircraft (in profiles and 2views); and finally a section prepared by that well-known and established doyen of model makers, tony o’toole, listing and illustrating the plastic model kits produced of the hurricane in all scales.

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FLIGHT CRAFT BUNDLE – BUY ANY 2 TITLES ON PAGES 8 AND 9 FOR £24.00 9781473827240 96 pages 180 Photos, 20 Full-Colour Profiles Paperback £16.99 £13.50

9781473823907 96 pages Paperback £16.99 £13.50 DUE APRIL

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FLight CraFt 4: avro FLight CraFt 5: LanCaSter 1945–1964 Sukhoi Su-15 Neil Robinson, Martin Derry

Yefim Gordon

the avro Lancaster, such a stalwart of the skies during the Second world war, also enjoyed a colourful and exciting post-war career. it is this era that the authors have chosen to focus on here, profiling the aircraft type across its many variants. Colour photographs, profiles, 2-views and instructional model-making content all feature.

this book describes the developmental and service history of the Sukhoi-Su-15, containing a comprehensive survey of all modelmaking kits currently available on the market. Features around 180 photos as well as 20 full colour side views and a range of 3-view line drawings. Packed with illustrations this is sure to please any modeller and enthusiast.

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9781473823914 96 pages Paperback £16.99 £13.50 DUE APRIL

9781473834248 64 pages Illustrated Paperback £14.99 £12.00 DUE JUNE

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FLight CraFt 6: iL’yuShin/Beriyev a-50 Yefim Gordon this book describes the a-50’s thrilling developmental history, taking in its many variants (including the a-50ei export model for india) and gives an extensive overview of the various scale model kits covering the subject currently available on the market. Features around 180 photos as well as 20 full colour side views and a range of 3-view line drawings.

Packed with illustrations this is sure to please any modeller and enthusiast.

FLight CraFt 7: v BomBerS NEW Martin W Bowman, Dave Windle the vickers valiant, vulcan and victor saw prolific and varied service during the course of their careers. this book contains fabulous colour profiles (created by dave windle) of all three types in different operational modes, configurations and colour schemes. martin Bowman has written detailed descriptions and photographs to create the perfect enthusiasts reference. this enhanced and revised edition (the book was initially published in 2009) comes complete with model-making content as well as a host of brand new design features, making for a lively new addition to our esteemed Flight Craft series.

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For more special offers visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk 9781783030248 112 pages 150 illustrations Paperback £14.99 £12.00

9781783030262 160 pages 150 illustrations Paperback £14.99 £12.00

9781783030255 160 pages Illustrated Paperback £14.99 £12.00

LuFtwaFFe BomBerS in the BattLe oF Britain

LuFtwaFFe BomBerS LuFtwaFFe FighterS in the BLitZ 1940–1941 in the BattLe oF Britain Andy Saunders

LuFtwaFFe’S attaCkS on Britain 1941–1945

Andy Saunders

Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz will comprise of some 140–150 images of german bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 1940–1941. the images will cover the entirety of the Blitz and will also depict losses across Britain during this period. each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail. each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations.

Luftwaffe Bombers in the Battle of Britain will contains some 140–150 images of german bomber aircraft during the summer of 1940. the images will cover the entirety of the battle and will depict losses across Britain during this period. each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.

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9781783030224 128 pages 150 illustrations Paperback £14.99 £12.00

Andy Saunders

Andy Saunders

Luftwaffe Fighters in the Battle of Britain will comprise of some 140-150 images of german fighter aircraft during the summer of 1940. the images will cover the entirety of the battle and will depict losses across Britain during this period. each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.

Luftwaffe attacks on Britain will comprise of some 140–150 images of german fighters and bombers during the Luftwaffe’s attacks on the united kingdom between 1941 and 1945. the images will cover the entirety of the attacks and will also depict losses across Britain during this period. each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.

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CaLL now on 01226 734222 9781473848146 248 pages 40 illustrations Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE APRIL

9781783831951 240 pages 2 x 16 pages of b&w plates Hardback £25.00 £20.00

PoLitiCaL wingS

LoSt wingS oF wwi

Alun Wyburn-Powell

Martin Bowman

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this is the first biography of rt. hon. william wedgwood Benn dSo, dFC, first viscount Stansgate, cabinet minister under macdonald and attlee, air Commodore with active service in both world wars, defector from the Liberals to Labour over his dispute with Lloyd george, and father of tony Benn. Before his death, tony Benn gave extensive interviews for this book. alun wyburn-Powell has managed to construct a biographical study of real force, weaving together snippets from Benn’s own private papers with insights from his family and colleagues in order to create an authentic impression of Benn and the times in which he lived.

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this new publication from eminent military historian martin Bowman chronicles the stories of airmen downed on the western Front between 1914 and 1918, representing a contribution on the author’s part to the 100th anniversary of the great war. it’s speciality focus makes for a truly unique compendium of visceral First world war accounts of the incredible, bloody, aerial battles flown by the rFC, german, american, British and Commonwealth pilots shot down over the western Front, also including stories of their escapes and lives in Pow camps.

9781783463381 240 pages 20 illustrations Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE APRIL

9781473823594 240 pages 50 illustrations Hardback £19.99 £15.99

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the kingS oF the air From CoLoniaL warrior to Ian Sumner NEW weStern Front in comparison to their British and german FLyer counterparts, the French airmen of the great war are not well known. yet their aerial exploits were just as remarkable, and their contribution to the war effort on the western Front was equally important. that is why ian Sumner’s vivid history of the men of the French air force during the war is of such value. he tells their story using the words of the pioneering pilots and observers themselves, drawn from memoirs, diaries, letters, and contemporary newspapers, magazines and official documents.

Carole McEntee-Taylor Sydney herbert Bywater harris was an adventurer, a man possessed of great courage and charm, who fulfilled every schoolboy fantasy and really did ‘live the dream’. a real ‘Boys own’ adventure detailing the five wars he was involved with. a remarkable life led in an era of endless possibilities...

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For more special offers visit www.pen-and-sword.co.uk 9781473833791 424 pages Integrated, 1x16pp plate section Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE APRIL

9781783463169 152 pages Hardback £14.99 £12.00

auStraLia’S Few and the BattLe oF Britain

the royaL navaL air my war in the air ServiCe in the FirSt 1916 worLd war ‘Contact’ Captain Alan Bott MC

Kristen Alexander

Philip Jarrett

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during the summer and autumn of 1940, the germans launched their Luftwaffe campaign to gain superiority over the raF, especially Fighter Command. they were not successful, and this defeat marked a turning point in the allies’ favour. this is the story of eight australian fighter pilots engaged in the Battle of Britain, the first major battle of world war ii (or any war) fought entirely in the air. Jack kennedy, Stuart walch, dick glyde, ken holland, Pat hughes, Bill millington, John Crossman and des Sheen – all flew out in service but only one of them came home.

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9781473828193 280 pages 450 b&w illustrations Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE JUNE

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this book makes five original documents relating to the work of Britain’s royal naval air Service (rnaS) during the First world war readily available to students and historians. all of these documents offer an array of fascinating insight into royal naval air Service practices during the great war. much of the content on display has never been printed before. this unique treasure trove of visual reference is sure to appeal to all serious First world war historians, students and enthusiasts.

originally published under the title an airman’s outing, this magnificent title chronicles the daily life of the Flying officer during the great war. touchingly dedicated to ‘the Fallen of umpty Squadron r.F.C.’, Bott chronicles the lives and losses of his squadron as they carried out their duties over France in 1916. a modest and unflinching account of great war aviation, Bott neither aggrandises nor dismisses any achievement of his crack squadron.

9781473827851 224 pages Mono and colour images throughout Hardback £30.00 £24.00

the ZePPeLin Michael Belafi, Translated by Cordula Werschkun

NEW this new publication from michael Belafi offers some truly intriguing content.

Photographs of the mighty Zeppelin at all stages of development feature in a publication that aims to chart the entire course of the airship’s history, exploring each facet of its history, and concludes by assessing the legacy of rigid airship development, still felt to this day.

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diSCountS avaiLaBLe on aLL titLeS 9781473823280 256 pages 200 illustrations Hardback £25.00 £20.00

9781783463398 256 pages 40 b&w images in plates Hardback £25.00 £20.00

9781473821088 344 pages Plates Hardback £25.00 £20.00

9781473822771 288 pages 32pp b&w Photos Paperback £16.99 £13.50

an exPendaBLe Squadron

the miLLionaireS’ Squadron

1 grouP BomBer Command

the mighty eighth at war

Roy Conyers Nesbit

Tom Moulson

Chris Ward

Martin Bowman

roy nesbit’s highly illustrated history of Coastal Command’s 217 Squadron – the squadron in which he served – gives a first-hand insight into the hazardous low-level missions the squadron flew against enemy shipping and ports during the Second world war. expendable Squadron is absorbing reading for anyone who has a special interest in the history of Coastal Command, in the aircraft 217 Squadron flew, and in the experience of combat flying seventy years ago.

601 (auxiliary) Squadron of the raF is famed for a host of reasons. notable for the social calibre of its members, gleaned from the eccentric and elite membership of the exclusive white’s Club, London, (upon inception in 1924) the unit came to be known as ‘the millionaires’ Squadron’, seeing real action in the Battles of Britain and malta, with many of its members securing distinguished victories. originally published in 1964 to great acclaim, this second edition features a wealth of brand new content in the form of newly uncovered documentation and photo illustrations.

Chris ward presents us here with the history of 1 group Bomber Command, having previously acquainted us with the histories of 3, 4, 5, and 6 groups in four highly acclaimed volumes, published by Pen and Sword. he continues with characteristic ease, quality of research, and narrative pace, to present us with an operational record of the groups activities during a particularly dramatic period of aviation history.

the entry into the war of the united States and the subsequent arrival in the uk of the eighth air Force was to more than double the allied capability. the Flying Fortress and Liberator heavy bombers were mostly flown across the atlantic by their young unblooded aircrew and many succumbed en route and never arrived. this book explains, including many first-hand accounts, how the american bomber force helped fight to eventual victory by decimating german industry, transport systems and breaking the nazi war spirit.

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FACT FILE BUNDLE – BUY ALL 4 TITLES FOR £30.00 9781783831692 128 pages 115 b&w, 14 colour and 3 drawings Paperback £9.95 £8.00 DUE MAY

9781783831715 128 pages 114 colour images £9.95 £8.00 DUE MAY

meSSerSChmitt

mig

airBuS

Manfred Griehl

Rudolf Hofling

Gerhard Lang

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wilhelm emil messerschmitt is the most famous german aircraft designer and manufacturer. messerschmitt’s single most important design was the Bf 109, designed in 1934 which remains the most-produced fighter in history. another messerschmitt model, the me 209, broke the absolute world airspeed record. messerschmitt ag also produced the first jet-powered aircraft in the world, the me 262. this Fact File edition includes details on all messerschmitt aircraft and its variants.

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9781783831708 128 pages 140 illustrations Paperback £9.95 £8.00 DUE MAY

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at the beginning of the Second world war, mig was founded by two aircraft engineers, artyom mikoyan and mikhail gurevich. thus began a unique history. For decades, mig aircraft have been among the most wellknown and powerful military aircraft in the world and broke a number of records, both through their flight performance and with their large production numbers. Starting with the mig-1 from 1939 to the mig-35 of the year 2011, the world famous aircraft manufacturer and its products are presented in this Fact File edition.

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airbus is a leading manufacturer on the world market for large civil aircraft, with a product range extended to include military variants. highly innovative concepts distinguish aircraft from airbus, and most recently the development of the impressive giant a380 put these claims to the test. all aircraft and developments of the manufacturer are presented and described in this Fact File edition – complete with performance tables and a good mix of contemporary and modern photographs.

9781783831685 128 pages 7 b&w photos and 59 colour images £9.95 £8.00 DUE MAY

Boeing CommerCiaL airCraFt Jo Beeck

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with their pioneering designs, the Boeing Company has paved the way for the commercial aviation in its present form. in this Fact File edition, all civil aircraft are featured with all the relevant data and images. Part of our new fact file series, this book provides fundamental knowledge for aviation enthusiasts, covering a vast number of brands and model history with technical data, facts and images.

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read extraCtS From our LateSt reLeaSeS onLine – over 100 titLeS to ChooSe From 9781473828063 360 pages 150 illustrations Hardback £25.00 £20.00 DUE MAY

9781783030415 256 pages Integrated b&w and colour images Hardback £25.00 £20.00

the airBuS a380: dogFight: the a hiStory SuPermarine SPitFire and the Graham Simons meSSerSChmitt BF109 every 7 minutes, an a380 takes off or David Owen innumerable books have been published on the two most famous fighter aircraft of all time, the Supermarine Spitfire and the messerschmitt Bf109. their joint story is one which bears retelling since both were essential to the air campaigns of wwii. here, david owen provides us with the full and engaging history of these two types, showing the extent to which their developmental histories entwined over the course of their careers and how each impacted on the other.

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lands somewhere in the world... operated by airlines such as emirates, Singapore airlines, quantas and Lufthansa, the story of the a380 could be said to represent the story of modern-day travel itself, characterised by major technological advances across the world that constantly push the boundaries of expectation. Sure to appeal broadly across the market, this is very much a commemorative volume, preserving the history of this iconic craft in words and images.

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the BritiSh aeroSPaCe hawk: a PhotograPhiC triBute

the Panavia tornado: a PhotograPhiC triBute

Michael Leek

through a collection of dramatic and informative photographs, supplemented by cutaway illustrations, this book, the second in a mini series of three, highlights the agility and flexibility of this dedicated raF aircraft. throughout the course of its career, it has formed the backbone of the raF across its many different theaters of operation. utilized in a strike, anti-aircraft, air superiority, air defense, reconnaissance, electronic warfare and fighter-bomber capacity, this aircraft type has enjoyed an immensely varied career. each aspect is illustrated in this photographic celebration.

through a collection of dramatic and informative photographs, supplemented by cutaway illustrations, this book, the first in a mini series of three, highlights the agility and flexibility of this dedicated raF and rn trainer. with the t1 and t1a versions soon to be retired from uk service (eventually to be replaced by the Bae Systems hawk t2) this book looks set to represent a fitting tribute to the type, flown by all fast jet pilots since its introduction into service in late 1976.

Michael Leek

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AUTHOR PROFILE – JOHN FRAYN TURNER John Frayn turner

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9 August 1923–2 March 2015 it is with sadness that we report the death of John Frayn turner. John was the highly respected author of thirty non-fiction books – mainly militaria and biography associated with world war 2. we are proud to have sixteen of his fine works in print including all the titles mentioned below. although born in Portsmouth with a naval family background, he became closely connected with aviation and the royal air Force. during the Second world war, John worked at hmS Vernon on magnetic and acoustic mine trials before being conscripted from 1946 to 1948. Shunning a career in accountancy, he went into publishing culminating as editor of House Beautiful magazine. in the 1960’s John joined the air ministry and was responsible for raF publicity and recruiting literature. he made numerous test flights, flew at twice the speed of sound and accompanied the red arrows. he later became managing editor of five London-based arts magazines. he wrote countless theatre and film reviews. in 1968, already a well-respected author, John met the legendary douglas Bader. the two men worked closely on Fight For The Sky and The Bader Wing.

Bader wrote the introduction to John’s classic British Aircraft of World War 2. our list also includes acclaimed epics like Invasion ’44, arguably the first full account of d-day, Fight for the Sea, The Battle of Britain and the definitive VCs of the Second World War and The Awards of the George Cross. he also wrote The Life and Selected Works of Rupert Brooke. he and Joyce Frayn turner, the artist, who would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year, recently moved to Cornwall to be near their daughter Francesca, an award winning journalist. John will be greatly missed by all at Pen and Sword and we send our heartfelt sympathy to Joyce and Francesca.

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the Bader wing John Frayn Turner Bader remains a legendary figure, and the best known of all the Battle of Britain aces. having lost both his legs in a pre-war flying accident, he overcame this disability to become not just a superb fighter pilot but a tough and charismatic leader. at a critical time in the war, Bader persuaded his superiors that fighters were best employed in Big wings and was given the chance to lead five squadrons. this he did with conspicuous success until shot down over France and captured. in addition to describing the dramatic aerial actions, this book examines the strategy of the Big wing principle.

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dougLaS Bader: the BiograPhy John Frayn Turner re-published to mark the centenary of his birth, this important biography reveals Bader was at times a difficult over-bearing man but his strengths far outweighed his weaknesses and his place in the annuals of British history is secure. this is the only authorised biography of the number one Battle of Britain ace, who had lost both legs pre-war.

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the BattLe oF Britain John Frayn Turner this fine book tells the momentous story of this unequal struggle, from the key events leading upto it, by graphic day-by-day accounts recording the action and commentary on the strategy. the author’s personal knowledge of key figures means that there are many thrilling first-hand accounts by the aces.

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the waaF at war John Frayn Turner highly experienced author John Frayn turner has succeeded in capturing the indomitable spirit of the waaF during ww2. his book vividly describes the many roles played by members of this highly respected organization, whether on the ground at air stations, under the ground in control bunkers, reading radar monitors or plotting the course of air operations. the waaF at war is a long overdue tribute to the war winning contribution played by all its members.

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Fight For the air

John French, Edited by Anthony Dyer

this collection of popular air warfare stories covers the entire span of world war ii, beginning when the royal air Force faced fascist forces on its own until the dropping of the atomic bombs on the Japanese in 1945. Fight for the air offers a rich mixture of accounts about such large and well-known battles and operations as the Battle of Britain, the huge allied bomber raids over german cities, as well as more specialist operations such as the dambusters. individual feats of courage make for inspiring reading.

John French first took up flying in 1937 with the university of London air Squadron, and this move was to signal the start of a long and varied career in flight which would see him involved in some of the most iconic wartime exploits of the twentieth Century. his exploits are relayed in vivid, first hand detail, offering fresh insights into this period of history from a man engaged at the heart of the action.

John Frayn Turner

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Freedom in the air

Group Captain Tom Eeles

Hamish Ross

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Nick Thomas

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this is the riveting biographical account of the life, times and airborne exploits of george Frederick ‘Screwball’ Beurling, dSo, dFC, dFm, the most successful Canadian fighter pilot of the Second world war and one of the greatest international fighter pilots of all time. on operational duty in malta during the Second world war, Beurling excelled himself, shooting down 27 axis aircraft in just 14 days over the besieged mediterranean island. 33 victories were secured in total during the course of the war. Beurling was to survive, only to die three years later whilst landing a transport aircraft after a test flight. this publication serves as a tribute to his career and legacy.

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a PaSSion For FLying SniPer oF the SkieS group Captain tom eeles served in the raF for 44 years and totaled over 8000 hours of flying in twenty-eight different aircraft types. tom entered raF College Cranwell in 1961 and gained his raF wings in 1963. he moved to 12 Squadron based at raF honington, their task was to provide a maritime strike/attack capability and a nuclear strike capability in support of the uk national Plan. after a spell at the raF Staff College, tom became staff officer responsible for all aspects of fast jet advanced flying training on the hawk at valley and multi engine advanced flying training at Finningley.

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this biography tells of the life of a Czech airman who escapes from the nazi invasion, fights with the French and finally arrives in Britain to fly as an air-gunner with the raF during wwii. he returns to his homeland after wwii but escapes back to the uk again when the communists gained control. again he joined the raF and rose to the rank of wo. the unique part of this is that from his time in France, throughout wwii and until half way through his second tour with the raF he was inseparable from his alsatian dog, an animal that became famous and was awarded the dog equivalent of the vC.

hurriCane Squadron aCe Nick Thomas this new and engaging biography profiles a pilot who, until now, hasn’t been the subject of such a thorough book-length study. the story of his career is incredibly entertaining, featuring a number of hair-raising episodes, and is sure to appeal to fans of aviation history as well as the more general reader seeking out an action-packed biography offering fresh insights into one of the most pivotal conflicts of the twentieth century.

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great war Fighter aCeS 1914–1916 Norman Franks here, norman Franks tells the story, in words and images, of the emergence of some of the greatest fighter aces to see action during the first half of the First world war. he explores the manner in which the situation developed from late 1914 to the late summer of 1916, the point at which oswald Boelcke helped form the german Jasta system that would prove so devastating to the rFC and rnaS. utilising images drawn from his large personal archive of photographs, Franks profiles some of the greatest and most notorious aces, as well as the aircraft in which they flew.

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the diary and LetterS oF a worLd war i Fighter PiLot Christopher M. Burgess this is a first-hand account of the author’s grandfather, guy mainwaring knocker and his experiences as a pilot in the rFC in the First world war written as a series of letters and diary entries. he flew with no 65 (Fighter) Squadron and flew to France in march 1917 in time to play a prominent part in the air operations during the Battles of arras.

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voiCeS in FLight Anna Malinovska and Mauriel Joslyn thanks to the foresight of the authors, voices in Flight is a literary memorial to the hugely gallant men who fought their war in small dangerous and vulnerable aeroplanes. we hear the stories and thoughts of not only pilots but ground crew and others closely associated with this form of combat.

9781781592724 200 pages 100 integrated b&w photographic illustrations Hardback £19.99 £15.99

PioneerS oF aeriaL ComBat Michael Foley when the wright Brothers made their first flight in the early years of the twentieth century it sparked the imagination of those who wanted to fly, both in their country and around the world. in Britain, however, the spark wasn’t strong enough to light a fire and it was in other parts of europe, notably France, where flight began to develop seriously. this publication consolidates a range of stories, insights, and facts that, when combined, offer a vivid impression of events as they unfolded.

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ComBined round the CLoCk BomBing oFFenSive

BomBing germany: the FinaL PhaSe

From St vith to viCtory

the damBuSter raid: a german view

Tony Redding

Stephen C Smith

Helmuth Euler

Philip Kaplan

on the night of February 23/24 1945, a force of Lancaster bombers targeted 1,825 tonnes of bombs on the central area of the german city of Pforzheim. in just 22 minutes, 17,600 people were killed and 83 per cent of the city was destroyed. this is the story of that raid, set within the wider context of the war. the final months of Bomber Command activity are explored fully and the morality, efficacy, and sheer destructive force of their offensive strategy is surveyed in detail.

Compiled from a variety of sources and first-hand accounts, this book is an authoritative record of the part played by just one squadron, no.218 (gold Coast) Squadron during the bomber offensive of world war 2. the squadron’s activities are described in detail offering a unique insight into the lives of those involved and salutes the important role that no.3 group and no.218 Squadron played in Bomber Command’s ultimate victory.

operation Chastise, the audacious raF bombing raid that struck at the heart of industrial germany on the 17th may 1943, brought catastrophic damage to the three dams that served the ruhr valley. Considered from an allied perspective, the dambuster raid was a triumphant success, not only of British engineering but also of pilot endeavour. view it from the german perspective however, and an entirely new story emerges. that is precisely what we have here.

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First-hand accounts from both american and British bomber pilots feature. an account of the dramatic attack at Peenemunde is included as well as a host of accounts of the 3 december 1943 raF bombing raid on Berlin. they work to create a real sense of precisely what ‘round the clock’ actually meant, as these concentrated attacks drained pilots of every ounce of energy they possessed.

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a hiStory oF the the Few: Fight For BattLe oF Britain the SkieS NEW Fighter aSSoCiation Philip Kaplan Geoff Simpson in 1945 it was announced that allied airmen who had taken part in the Battle of Britain in 1940 would be entitled to the “immediate” award of the 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Clasp. in 1958 the Battle of Britain Fighter association (BBFa) was formed, with full membership only available to holders of the award. Lord dowding was the first President. geoff Simpson has now been invited by the association to use these archives as the basis of a book on the history of the organisation.

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in this new pictorial history from Philip kaplan, the perspectives of both raF and Luftwaffe airmen are considered within the wider context of one of the most iconic and pivotal conflicts of modern history. accounts and photographs of some of the most notable participants caught up in the proceedings include; al deere, geoffrey Page, Brian kingcome, Peter townsend, Bob doe and ginger Lacey.

9780850529920 192 pages Paperback £12.99 £10.39

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Fight For the Sky

ChurChiLL’S Few

Douglas Bader

Andy Saunders

in the only book he wrote, douglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of ‘the Few’. using superb illustrations, he traces the development of the Spitfire and hurricane and describes the nailbiting actions of those who flew them against far superior numbers of enemy aircraft. this is a really important contribution to raF history by one of the greatest – and certainly the most famous – pilot of the Second world war.

in speaking of the raF fighter pilots who fought and won the Battle of Britain, the words of Prime minister winston Churchill “never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few...” immortalised those pilots as “the Few”. during the period 10 July to 31 october 1940, a total of 2,917 airmen flew and fought in the Battle of Britain. of that number, 544 were killed during the battle and a further 795 would lose their lives before the end of 1940. this book is a tribute to these men.

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they gave me a SeaFire

deeP Sea hunterS

Commander R. ‘Mike’ Crosley, DSC*, RN.

Martin Bowman

a classic in every sense of the word, the re-issuing of this book is sure to provoke an enthusiastic response. the narrative is well written in a frank and often scathingly critical way of Fleet air arm operations during the Second world war and beyond. the book looks set to bring the endeavours of Crosley to a whole new generation of enthusiasts, and it should appeal across the board to fans of aviation, naval history and families and friends of armed Forces, past and present.

this enthralling new release from martin Bowman details all the varied and dynamic operations at sea carried out by raF Coastal Command against the u-boats and the german navy during the Second world war. Beginning with the disastrous norwegian Campaign, it takes in the numerous attacks on the bustling german submarine base at Lorient, the attack on Brest, as well as many other pivotal and memorable events to enliven the history of the sea-lanes during the Second world war.

9781783831838 • 152 pages 170 illustrations • Paperback £14.99 £12.00

CoaStaL Command’S air war againSt the german u-BoatS Norman Franks this book summarises the story of how raF Coastal Command overcame the german u-boat danger during the Second world war and how the escalation of the u-boat war promoted the development of anti-submarine warfare, leading to victory over this menace in the atlantic. the exploits and achievements of the men who made up raF Coastal Command are relayed in words and images in this thrilling new addition to the esteemed images of war series.

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howard Pixton – teSt PiLot and Pioneer aviator

howard hugheS and the SPruCe gooSe

Stella Pixton

Graham M Simons

this book is a truly remarkable account that captures the atmosphere, thrills and danger of the pioneering days of aviation. howard Pixton was acknowledged as the first professional test pilot, he left a v to join Bristols and for two years demonstrated new models to dignitaries across europe. For a biography of an early aviation pioneer of the top rank, this book cannot be bettered.

howard hughes’ life ambition was to make a significant contribution to the field of aviation development.

But the monumental folly of his endeavours meant that he came to be known and remembered to a great extent for all the wrong reasons. the ‘Spruce goose’ became a product of his wild fixation on perfection and scale. once completed, it was the largest flying machine ever built. yet it only completed one flight; flying for a mile on its maiden voyage above Long Beach harbour, before being consigned to the history books as a failure.

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BLue diamondS Michael John William Napier in the seven decades NEW since the Second world war, 14 Squadron has operated a wide array of aircraft types (mosquitoes, vampires, venoms, hunters, Canberras, Phantoms, Jaguars and tornados) in a fascinating variety of roles. For much of this time, the Squadron was based in germany at the front line of the Cold war, but it also participated in the gulf war in 1991, in operations over iraq from 1991-2009, in the kosovo conflict in 2000 and latterly during the war in afghanistan, firstly with the tornado gr4 and then with the Shadow r1. today the Squadron operates in great secrecy in an intelligence, Surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance role.

9781783036349 296 pages 150 b&w integrated images Hardback £25.00 £20.00

a Century oF air warFare with nine (ix) Squadron, raF Gordon Thorburn this is the story of the men and women of the raF’s senior bomber squadron across a hundred years of war and peace, and their words fill this book. we go from those beginnings in wood, wire and fabric kites over France and a pilot armed with a service revolver, to the world’s first tornado squadron in the gulf wars, over kosovo and afghanistan, and so to the present, a century on.it really is one hell of a story.

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kamikaZe – to die For the emPeror

red Star againSt the SwaStika

Peter C. Smith

Vasily B. Emelianenko

in this brand new publication from eminent historian Peter C. Smith, we are regaled with the engaging and often incredibly disturbing history of the kamikaze tradition in Japanese culture. tracing its history right back to the original divine wind (major natural typhoons) that saved Japan from invaders in ancient history, Smith explores the subsequent resurrection of the cult of the warrior in the late nineteenth century. he then follows this tradition through into the Second world war, describing the many kamikaze suicide attacks carried out by the emperor’s pilots against allied naval vessels in the closing stages of the Pacific campaign.

‘a gripping insight into the war’s bloodiest campaign.’

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emelianenko’s vivid memoirs provide a rare insight into the reality of fighting over the eastern Front and the tactics of the red army air Force. with remarkable clarity, he recalls what it was like to come face to face with a skilled, deadly and increasingly desperate enemy. hairraising encounters with fighters, forced landings on enemy territory, and the death of friends are all brought dramatically and movingly to life in this rare first-hand account.

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9781473823204 144 pages 140 b&w photographs Paperback £14.99 £12.00

LuFtwaFFe night FighterS 1939–1945 Andy Saunders, Steve Hall in this exciting new addition to the images of war series, andy Saunders and Steve hall utilise an extensive archive of never-before published shots to illuminate the experiences of the Luftwaffe night-fighter pilots and crews during the Second world war. the collection includes original portrait photos of the men, images of them with their aircraft, with their pets, images of shot down raF aircraft and even photos of military funerals in some cases. the picture quality is exceptional, and none of these images have seen the light of day in any publication before now.

keSSeLring: the making oF the LuFtwaFFe Kenneth Macksey this first complete biography presents the complex, fascinating personality of a man whose qualities of utter determination, charm and good humour, harnessed to outstanding training and experience, enabled him to cope with both victory and defeat and, finally, when placed on trial for his life, to face his judges with dignity, equanimity and a staunch defense.

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British aircraft of the second worLd war

Last of the Lancasters

airwar normandy

Martin Bowman

John Frayn Turner

a trawl through the history of the Lancaster bomber, celebrating the aircraft itself alongside all the individuals who witnessed the last of its glory days. Photographs and firsthand testimonies bring to life this goliath of the skies, revered by generations of pilots and civilians alike. Penned by respected aviation historian martin Bowman, this release will make a welcome addition to the library of any discerning enthusiast.

in this absorbing book, NEW richard Bickers (who himself possesses firsthand experience of serving in fighter and coastal commands and in the desert air force) describes how that superiority was won and held after the landings. he describes in some detail how the vital necessity of air/land cooperation was brought home to the senior officers in north africa and emphasizes how valuable this lesson was to prove later in the war.

this unique book, now republished, was the first of its kind to be published on British aircraft of the second world war. aviation enthusiasts and aero-modellers can see British aircraft as they really were, through magnificently reproduced colour photographs. each of the forty-nine types of aircraft is accompanied by a brief ‘biography’ together with tables of the most important marks and their specifications, engine, span, length, height, weight, crew number, maximum speed, service ceiling, normal range and armament.

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Richard Townshend Bickers

Legacy of the Lancasters Martin Bowman young or old, everyone has heard of the Lancaster bomber. such is the legacy handed down by this aviation icon that although it is not the most numerous aircraft ever built – two are still flying today, one in Britain and another in canada with many proudly displayed in museums throughout the world - it is up there with the spitfire and the flying fortress in terms of affection, nostalgia and lasting fame.

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AUTHOR PROFILE – MARTIN BOWMAN Martin Bowman is one of Britain’s leading aviation authors and has written a multitude of books on world war two and other conflicts since. among the many titles that he has written, Pen and Sword have published The Men Who Flew The Mosquito, Duxford and the Big Wings; several guides to world war two airfields in the ‘aviation heritage Series’, The Mighty Eighth At War; Legend of the Lancasters; Mosquito Mayhem, Bomber Command: Reflections of War and Air War D-Day; The First Steps To Victory. he lives in norwich in norfolk and is a former member of the 6th Battalion, the royal anglian regiment (tavr).

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air war ‘market garden’ So near and yet So Far Martin Bowman

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Martin Bowman

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Martin Bowman

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Martin Bowman

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these volumes trace the true experiences of the men who flew the bombers. the most comprehensive and readable account of ww2 Bomber Command.

hundreds of first-hand accounts are punctuated by the author’s background information that put each narrative into wartime perspective.

every aspect of Bomber Commands operational duties are covered; day and night bombing, precision low-level strikes, mass raids and operations throughout all wartime theatres.

gradually, the allied Bomber offensive began to bear fruit and in June 1944 the invasion of normandy took place under an umbrella of almost total allied air superiority.

this is the fifth and final volume of a five part work that provides a comprehensive insight into all aspects of raF Bomber Command in world war two. it begins in late September 1944 when the allied Bomber offensive was at its height.

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BattLeFieLd BomBerS: the diSaStrouS FaLL airCraFt CarrierS deeP Sea attaCk and triumPhant oF the united riSe oF the FLeet air StateS navy Martin Bowman NEW Featuring a unique selection of wide- arm From 1912 to 1945 Michael Green

the royaL air ForCe in the CoLd war, 1950–1970

ranging experiences of British and Commonwealth Bomber Command aircrew during world war two, this new release details the deep sea bombing raids that occurred within this time-frame. with characteristic self-effacing modesty, the pilots, gunners, navigators and engineers tell of acts of great heroism, of dreadful injuries bravely borne, and personal fears overcome in the heat of battle. a comprehensive account of raF Bomber operations on the infamous german warship tirpitz is included, alongside many other similarly dramatic episodes.

in this book, ian Proctor uses over 150 highly evocative colour images from a single remarkable air ministry collection to portray the raF and its personnel between 1950 and 1970. he provides a selected insight into service life, the aircraft, recruitment and training, and the operations and exercises undertaken by the raF during a twenty year period of the Cold war.

Henry ‘Hank’ Adlam in this riveting critique of the Fleet air arm’s policy across two world wars, former Faa Fighter Pilot henry adlam charts the course of its history from 1912 to 1945. offering criticism on the service hierarchies that made up the Fleet, backed up by his having served in six Carriers and flown from them in all five theatres of sea warfare during five years of the Second world war, adlam presents a highly entertaining and potentially controversial study which is sure to appeal to a wide array of aviation enthusiasts.

in 1922 the uS navy commissioned its first small experimental aircraft carrier. this was followed into service by two much larger and capable carriers in 1927 with five more being built prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl harbor including three large yorktown class.

Compiled and written by michael green, aircraft Carriers of the united States navy contains superb images of all the different types of classes of carriers employed by the uS navy since 1922. these and its highly informative text and captions give the reader a broad overview of this fascinating subject.

Ian Proctor

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9781848842748 288 pages 80–100 colour in plates though Hardback £30.00 £15.00

9781848843660 400 pages 50 mono in plates Hardback £25.00 £10.00

droP Zone Borneo – LiFeLine in heLmand: FLying at the edge the raF CamPaign raF Front-Line air Sqn Leader Tony Doyle 1963–65 SuPPLy in this is the autobiography of a dedicated fighter pilot during his aFghaniStan Roger Annett taken into account the confrontational nature of the campaign, casulaties sustained in Borneo were surprisingly light. that in the whole of the Borneo campaign there were no fatalities among the raF supply-dropping transports was extraordinary. this is the exciting account from a pilot who flew the dangerous flying missions and relates the tenseness and stresses of Jungle life in those dangerous days.

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Roger Annett afghanistan is the theatre where 1310 Flight’s role is to provide the heavylift support helicopter element within the British Forces’ Joint helicopter Command. this book explains how 1310 Flight practice and prepare the replacement crews for their tour in helmland, the most difficult combat zone experienced by the British since world war ii. it also contains firsthand accounts and photographs of operational experience during a tour in the battle zone.

twenty year career with the royal air Force. tony doyle first flew when in the CCF where he completed a glider course and then a highly-prized Flying Scholarship. this opened the way to joining the raF and becoming an all-weather tactical fighter pilot flying de havilland vampires and gloster meteors. this fascinating account of front-line and display flying goes into considerable detail of the aerodynamic qualities of the types flown, their dangers and advantages. there are many lifethreatening incidents and successes that will educate anyone who is interested in flying at the very edge.

9781848841987 368 pages 60 approx. Mono in plate sections Paperback £14.99 £5.00

From dogFight to diPLomaCy Donald MacDonell, Editors Lois MacDonell and Anne Mackay macdonell’s service career began in the 1930s. Shortly before the war he became a Squadron Leader and worked at the air ministry during the Phoney war. when hostilities commenced he became Co of no 64 Squadron, carrying out convoy support operations and eventually fighting in the Battle of Britain. awarded a dFC, he was given command of a squadron at Leconfield to train urgently required pilots. eventually he was shot down over the english Channel and rescued by a u-boat, this resulted in a lengthy period as a Pow.

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9781848842946 240 pages 170 mono including charts within text Hardback £19.99 £8.00

9781848843141 384 pages Paperback £16.99 £6.00

meteor From the CoCkPit

night oF the intruderS

narrow margin

Peter Caygill

Ian McLachlan

the meteor is remembered as the first British jet fighter to enter squadron service and the only jet powered allied fighter to see action in ww ii. Subsequent development was limited as a result of its relatively conventional airframe although it did hold the world air speed record for a while. the meteor was immensely strong and many pilots owe their lives to its rugged construction. this book looks into the aircraft’s design history, development through many different variants and includes many first-hand accounts of flying the aircraft in peace and war.

this is the full account of uSaaF mission 311 on 22 april 1944 when B-17 Liberator and B47 Flying Fortress bombers suffered their highest ever loss to german intruders. the german fighters followed the air armada home after the raid, picking individual bombers off on their return over europe andthen over england as the american force struggled to land.

Packed with powerful human interest stories, history and technical details, it chronicles the mission fully from the initial planning stage to its bloody finale, untangling the facts behind what went so horribly wrong when over sixty bomber crews lost their lives.

this remarkable book traces the varied fortunes of the royal air Force in the 1930s, and showshow it readied itself for the mighty german onslaught in the summer of 1940 and won a greatvictory by the narrowest margins. it provides a comprehensive account of the Battle of Britain,including the day-by-day summaries of the battle. it is illustrated with photographs and maps, anappendix of the aircraft used by the royal air Force and a list of all pilots who flew in the Battleof Britain from July 10 to october 31 1940.

Derek Wood & Derek Dempster

9781848845282 384 pages Approx 60 mono in plates Hardback £25.00 £12.00

BomBerS over Sand and Snow Alun Granfield 205 group raF provided the only mobile force of heavy night bombers in the mediterranean theatre in the Second world war. it operated mainly from bases in egypt, Libya, tunisia and italy, with occasional excursions to malta, greece and iraq, attacking tactical and strategic targets according to the demands of the wider war in the theatre. the ebb and flow of the land battles not only determined the activities of the night bombers, but also determined their location. this book tells their story.

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9781844155750 356 pages 80 b&w Photos Hardback £25.00 £8.00

9781848840386 256 pages 40 illustrations Hardback £19.99 £8.00

9781844156603 224 pages over 30 illustrations Hardback £19.99 £8.00

worLd war one airCraFt Carrier Pioneer

CoLd war, hot wingS

mig menaCe over korea

BomBer PiLot on the eaStern Front

Chris J Bain

Vasily Reshetnikov

Guy Warner

this is an account of a fighter pilot in the raF from 1962 to 1994. he was both a hunter and harrier pilot, rose to Squadron Leader level, and commanded fighter and strategic recce units and he became a nuclear weapons specialist. the book includes flying Cold war recce missions in europe, early day conversion to harriers without any training aids, and long range ultrahigh-level, covert image intelligence gathering sorties.

Yuri Sutiagin and Igor Seidov, Edited and translated by Stuart Britton

Jack mcCleery was born in Belfast in 1898, the son of a mill owning family. he joined the rnaS in 1916 as a Probationary Flight officer. he served with important and wellknown naval airmen including dunning, rutland (of Jutland) and Bell davies vC. he carried out reconnaissance missions off the coast of denmark, landing in the sea to be picked up by waiting destroyers. this is his story.

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nikolai vasil’evich Sutiagin, the topscoring Soviet air ace of the korean war, flew his mig-15 in lethal dogfights against american Sabres and australian meteors. he is credited with at 22 ‘kills’. yet the full story of his extraordinary achievements has never been told. the authors use official records, the reminiscences of Sutiagin’s comrades and his wife’s diary to reconstruct in vivid detail the career of one of the great fighter pilots.

Soviet bombers played a vital role in defeating the germans on the eastern Front, yet their contribution is often forgotten. this graphic memoir should help to set the record straight. the author, a leading Soviet bomber pilot who flew throughout the conflict, tells his story from the desperate days of the german assault in 1941 to the point where germany was invaded and the nazis were destroyed. he gives a vivid account of his experiences during over 300 bombing missions in the dangerous skies over russia, the ukraine, Poland and germany. his story is compelling reading.

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