In the course of escorting their bombers, American fighter pilots steadily wore down the cream of the German Jagdwaffe to the point where it was unable to defend even its own airfields. Decimated by the sheer scale of operations that defending the Reich demanded, the enemy lost hundreds of pilots and aircraft to the point where the Luftwaffe fighter force, the former hunters of Europe's skies, increasingly became the hunted. In the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) those hunters rode cockpits of Mustangs, Thunderbolts and Lightnings and wore the patch of the Eighth/Ninth Fighter Commands. They succeeded in carrying the air war to the enemy in a way that had never before been possible. By doing so, numberous American pilots became air aces with a baseline five confirmed victories. In this detailed account of the contribution that the aces and pilots of the US 8th/9th Air Forces made to the ultimate allied victory, the highly respected aviation historian, Jerry Scutts has compiled a fitting tribute to all front line fighter pilots in the ETO, whether or not they achieved the coveted status of an ace.

Aces and Pilots of the U.S. 8th/9th Air Forces

History

SCUTTS, Jerry

Military

Midland Pub Ltd

An in-depth review of WR facilities and services during the two decades following the Nationalisation of the railways. Illustrated throughout with colour photographs, the distinctive nature of the former GWR - which continued into the diesel-hydraulic era - is explored through detailed captions. The book provides a wealth of information on topics which will appeal to a wide range of readers, including modellers and all who wish to explore many aspects of the railway scene of the time.

British Railway Western Region in Colour

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Waters, Laurence

Crafts & Hobbies

First published in 1993, this accomplished history of Royal Air Force Bomber Command 4 Group has been unavailable for many years. The group will be forever associated with Yorkshire, where it was based for 11 years from 1937 to 1948. The core of the book focuses on the tremendous efforts made by the squadrons allocated to 4 Group during World War II. Backed by hard-working and loyal ground crew, night after night, many hundreds of brave young men flew off into the unknown in Whitleys, Wellingtons and Halifaxes to bring retribution to the Third Reich. Aircraft from 4 Group were the first to fly over Berlin, much to the embarrassment of Goering. They were also the first to bomb Italy. The casualty rate was horrific, especially in the early years of the war when a bomber crew rarely completed a full tour of 30 operations. Interest in the men, machines and operation of RAF Bomber Command has always been considerable.

From Hull, Hell and Halifax: An Illustrated History of No. 4 Group 1937-1948

Blanchett, Chris

Aircraft flown by the USAAF at Wright Field and Freeman Field. Includes "Watson's Whizzers", at the US Navy-led TAIC at Anacostia. A meticulously researched study of the numerous German, Italian, and Japanese aircraft taken to Allied countries or flown by the Allied countries during and after WWII. Extensive new information and many photos previously unpublished.

War Prizes: An Illustrated Survey of German, Italian and Japanese Aircraft Brought to Allied Countries During and After the Second World War

Butler, Phil

This detailed survey takes the lid off RAF operations in Germany from establishment of the British Air Forces of Occupation in July 1945 to the tense days of the Berlin Airlift and the establishment of NATO and its tripwire strategy which placed Germany firmly in the front line.

Royal Air Force Germany Since 1945

Taylor, Bill

Europe

The mainstay of the USSRs strike force, this reliable and adaptable weapons platforms roles include electronic and photographic reconnaissance and maritime patrol, AEW, and command and control. Every variant of the Bear family is examined including cockpits, engines, under-carriages, weapons bays, and more. Written with full access to the Tupolev OKB archives.

Tupolev Tu-95/Tu-142 'Bear': Russia's Intercontinental-Range Heavy Bomber

Gordon, Yefim

Rigmant, Vladimir

Gordon/Miller

From 1970 to 1988 McDonnell Douglas built 446 DC-10s. This detailed work offers a complete listing of all 446 DC-10 and KC-10 models built, all 135 operators past and present, and includes details of usage, in-service dates, engine characteristics and more. Also includes information on USAF KC-10 Extender tanker operations. A thorough design, development and production history.

McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and KC-10: Wide-Body Workhorses (Aerofax Series)

Steffen, Arthur A. C.

The B-24 Liberator bombers of the US Eighth Air Force's powerful 2nd Air Division settled upon airfields scattered around Norwich. From here they were to wage a terrible war of destruction into the industrial heartland of Germany. This superb pictorial album is devoted to those brave men and the legendary machines of the USAF's extraordinary 2nd Air Division.

Liberator Album: B-24 Liberators of the 2nd Air Division, Usaaf

MIKE BAILEY

Tony North

Takes the beginner through the various steps to be followed in transforming a train set into a model railway, from construction of baseboards, track-laying, basic electronics, and applying it to the construction of three layouts. Other chapters deal with scenery, operations and modelling the contemporary railway scene. Packed with photos and diagrams that simplify the fundamentals of the hobby. Published 1998

First Steps in Railway Modelling

Freezer, C.J.

Formed at the start of the 'Cold War' era, the Military Air Transport Service sprung out of the newly-created USAF to serve the US Military around the world. From the Berlin Airlift to Vietnam, MATS crews and aircraft were found in every global 'hot spot'. This book not only provides the history of the Service, it also delivers an in-depth look at each type of aircraft MATS operated. From the C-47 to the C-133, the OA-10 to the U-2, this superb volume contains a dynamic collection of high quality, large format photographs of MATS global air power.

Aircraft of the United States' Military Air Transport Service

Williams, N

Williams, Nicholas M.

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