The book covers the technical history of the late production P-47 Thunderbolts, with the “bubbletop” canopy. From the P-47D-25-RE through to the final P-47N, the changes in the various production series are described and illustrated, with 1/72, 1/48 and 1/32 scale line drawings and many photos. There are about 30 black and white wartime photos, including walk around photos of P-47s in 10 different museums around the world and shots of restored planes in private hands still flown today. At the rear of the book are color illustrations of P-47s in profile (23) and 12 two-views (showing wing tops and fuselage sides). These show the markings of almost every air force that ever flew the P-47D and N: Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Iran, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Taiwan, Turkey, USSR, USA, Venezuela and Yugoslavia.

Republic P-47 Thunderbolt "Bubbletop" (Yellow Series)

History

Pęczkowski, Robert

Military

Casemate Publishers

Designed as an interceptor, when the Bell P-39 Airacobra appeared in 1941 it was acclaimed as one of the most advanced combat planes of the time. Elegantly designed and innovatively engineered (it featured the engine mid-aircraft like a racing car), it experienced mixed operational fortunes but was especially successful in the Soviet Air Force. This book is a full technical history of this important but neglected fighter of World War Two. It presents scale plans of all versions, many detailed photographs of surviving aircraft, full color illustrations of the aircraft in the different liveries of its many users: USAAF, RAF, Soviet, French, Italian and others, in total more than 50 color profiles.

Bell P-39 Airacobra (Orange Series)

The P-38 was the only American fighter aircraft in production throughout American involvement in the war, from Pearl Harbor to VJ Day. With its unusual twin-boom design, this was one of the most distinctive fighters of WW2, and saw action in all theaters of the war, being especially effective in the Pacific area. This book describes the development of the later versions of this iconic warplane, with full technical details and many detail photos. Profusely illustrated with photos, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals. Includes 1/72nd and 1/48th scale plans, and color profiles showing many of the colorful schemes applied to the P-38 by its users.

Lockheed P-38 J-L Lightning (Yellow Series)

MMPBooks

An illustrated history of the evolution of the Me 262 A version of most famous World War Two jet fighter aircraft: * How the Me 262 A changed during production from * How to recognize the different versions *Profusely illustrated with photos, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals. Includes 1/72nd and 1/48th scale plans, and color profiles showing many of the colorful schemes applied to the Me 262 by its users.See:

Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (Yellow Series)

This is the story of American famous heavy fighter aircraft. Book covers early - Razorback versions. From P-47B to P-47D-22. It contains: Scale plans, photos and drawings from Technical Manuals. Superb color illustrations of camouflage and markings, walk-around color photographs and b+w archive photographs. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts &amp; scale air modelers. 1/72 scale plans. 30+ color profiles.

Republic P-47B-D Razorback (Yellow Series)

This detailed monograph covers the design and development of the P-51D Mustang family, the main wartime production variant of this classic fighter. The P-51D model introduced the definitive ‘bubble’ canopy and heavier armament, and was the mount of many aces. After W.W.II the Mustang saw action again in Korea, and also served with many other air forces around the world. This book contains: o Comprehensive technical details of the American built P-51D, P-51K and the Australian CAC Mustangs. o Numerous specially selected original NAA technical photographs o Production and service photos o A wide range of color profiles o Rare color photographs from W.W.II o Detailed photographs featuring modern highly accurate restorations, inside and out, and including under rebuild and servicing details. o Full plans in 1/72 scale Profusely illustrated with photos, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals. This book provides all the core technical details of the P-51D family in one compact, economical volume. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts &amp; scale aeromodellers. 1/72 scale plans of all versions 30 color profiles. Second edition of the North American P-51D Mustang, ISBN: 978-83-89450-60-9

North American P-51D Mustang (Big Yellow Series)

An illustrated history of the evolution of the "Emil" version of Germany's most famous World War Two fighter aircraft: How the Bf 109 E changed during production from 1936 - 1941; How to recognize the different versions from the E-0 to the E-9; Documenting the engine variants which led to design changes; Introduction of fuel injection. More than 30 color plates. Wartime photos, drawings from Technical Manuals and color photos of the preserved aircraft.

Messerschmitt Bf 109 E (Yellow Series)

This book describes famous Bf 109 G variants with DB 605 A engine. Technical aspects of all variants. Books describes all variants differences in detail. A detailed technical description is attached. All variants are lavishly illustrated by pictures including strip down and walk around pictures of the fighter and its systems. 1/72 scale plans of all versions. Colour profiles.

Messerschmitt Bf 109 G with DB 605 A engine (Yellow Series)

This detailed monograph covers the design and development of the P-51B/C Mustang family, the main wartime production variant of this classic fighter.The P-51B/C model introduced the definitive Packard engine and was the mount of many aces. This book contains:Comprehensive technical details of the American built P-51B/C and F-6CNumerous specially selected original NAA technical photographsProduction and service photos. A wide range of colour profiles. Rare colour photographs from W.W.II.Detailed photographs featuring modern highly accurate restorations, inside and out, and including under rebuild and servicing details.Profusely illustrated with photos, including a comprehensive walk-around section showing all aspects of the airframe, and diagrams from official manuals.This book provides all the core technical details of the P-51B/C family in one compact, economical volume. Essential reading for aviation enthusiasts & scale aeromodellers.1/48 scale plans of all versions. Colour profiles.

North American Aviation P-51B/C & F-6C Mustang (Yellow Series)

Third edition, revised and extended of the MMPBooks' bestseller on P-51D.The development of the most the most famous American WWII fighter is described and illustrated. This book includes redrawn color profiles and scale drawings of the all P-51D/K and F-6D/K subversions including Swedish, Dutch and Australian reconnaissance versions. American special versions like VLR and Navy are also included. There is a separate chapter on reconnaissance F-6D/K written by Robert Bourlier.For the first time, all differences between P-51D variants are shown. Also, information about every foreign user is included with photos and color profiles. Apart from scale plans and color profiles, there are many period photos and drawings from technical manuals.

NAA P-51D/K Mustang Rediscovered (Yellow Series)

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