Merlin engined PR Spitfires were the mainstay of RAF and USAAF single engine aerial reconnaissance forces for the duration of the Second World War. Other types, such as the Mustang, Hurricane and Typhoon, were either replaced with Spitfires as soon as possible or proved unsuitable in the role. This Classic Warbirds covers PR type designations and the interior details of Merlin engined Photo Reconnaissance Spitfires. Photos, maintenance manual illustrations and scale drawings created specifically for this book are included. Additional color scheme illustrations are included with modelers and aviation enthusiasts in mind. See:

Merlin PR Spitfires Pt 2 (Classic Warbirds)

History

Matusiak, Wojtek

Military

MMPBooks

From D-Day to Berlin” is a revised and expanded reprint of Classic Warbirds No.5. Most of the new material is Luftwaffe ‘broken eagle’ photos from 1945 and an RAF Beaufighter story with previously unpublished photos from private collections. Stories from mid-1944 until the post war occupation force are included. Where possible each chapter is based on interviews with individuals who were there. We have endeavored to avoid repeating, "potted histories" of various air battles.For the fighter squadrons of the RAF's Second Tactical Air Force and the USAAF 8th and 9th Air Forces this period was particularly intense. From supporting the Normandy invasion itself and later encountering increased Luftwaffe opposition as the air war was fought increasingly over German soil. Add to this the increasing sophistication and sheer magnitude of the 8th Air Force strategic daytime bombing campaign over the Third Reich. From these campaigns come the content of this book and a wealth of material for modelers and aviation enthusiasts alike.Where possible each chapter is from the perspective of individuals who were there. Each story is illustrated with many photos; including coverage of other squadrons involved in particular campaigns. Most are published for the first time and are from privateREVIEWS ...contains a wealth of information for modellers as well as some excellent reading material for the browser, and with over 100 black and white photos and nearly forty color, there is plenty here for everyoneScale Aviation Modeler International

From D-Day to Berlin (Classic Warbirds)

Laird, Malcolm

This is the fourth title in the “French Wings” series, describing the history of the LeO 45 from initial specifications to retirement after WWII. The Leo 45 was a modern (by 1940 standards) bomber in the Armée de l’Air (French Air Force), probably the best known of such aircraft. Used during the Phoney War but more importantly employed to try to stop the German onslaught during the Bataille de France. After French armistice, the Vichy Air Force built some planes, most of them captured during invasion of ‘Free Zone’ in November 1942. The Germans used this plane in the transport role, as well as French troops in North Africa when they fought alongside the Allies after Operation Torch. Specifications, construction and operations of these aircraft are described in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. Color schemes and markings are described and illustrated (Armée de l’Air, Vichy Air Force, Luftwaffe, Armée de l’Air after Torch).

French Wings No. 4: LeO 45

Fernández, José

Laureau, Patrick

Book describes technical aspects of the Russo-Japanese Naval War. Contains descriptions of all involved ships, Russian and Japanese ones. Maps, photos.

Russo-Japanese Naval War 1905, Vol. 2 (Maritime Series)

Olender, Piotr

Asia

The Polish Aviation Museum in Cracow, Poland, has an amazing collection of aircraft, including one of the biggest collections of MiG jets. This independent guide to the collection, the second in a new series on Military Collections of the World, describes and illustrates the aircraft in the display. Packed with excellent color photos, this book provides an essential guide to potential visitors, and a full reference for those unable to make the trip!

Polish Aviation Museum Cracow (Military Collections of the World)

Dobrzyński, Jarosław

This new title in the established and popular "Polish Wings" series tells the story of the MiG-23 aircraft in the Polish Air Force. The acquisition and operations of these Russian aircraft in Poland is told in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos; color schemes and markings are also described and illustrated.

MIG-23MF and MIG-23UB (Polish Wings)

Gołąbek, Adam

Europe

This addition to the Polish Wings series describes and illustrates all the former USAAF aircraft used by the Polish Air Force after World War II. As with all the titles in this series, specially commissioned artwork depicts the color schemes and markings of the aircraft deployed.

EX USAAF Aircraft 1945 (Polish Wings)

Morgała, Andrzej

The B-24 Liberator was built in greater numbers than any other US WW2 aircraft, and served in every theater of WW2, as heavy bomber, anti-submarine aircraft, reconnaissance and transport. Produced in several factories, there were many variations, both minor and major, and existing literature is confusing and inaccurate. This book describes the development of nose-turreted versions of the B-24 as used by the USAAF, from field modification of early variants through to the many production versions built by Consolidated, Ford, and others, up to the definitive single-tailed B-24N. All aspects of the airframe are covered, from nose to tail, and the bewildering variety of turrets, guns, windows and other areas are described and illustrated. Much of this information has never been published before, and much that has been published is incomplete or inaccurate. Profusely illustrated with photos and detailed scale drawings, this book provides aviation enthusiasts and modelers the first complete guide to this major warplane. Future volumes will cover early versions without nose turrets, transport and anti-submarine versions, and non-USAAF variants.

Consolidated Mess: The Illustrated Guide to Nose-turreted B-24 Production Variants in USAAF Combat Service (White Series)

Griffith, Alan

Ralph A. Riccio tells the story of the tanks and other armored vehicles used by the armed forces of the Republic of Ireland (Eire), from independence to the present day. Although the Irish have never used large numbers of armored vehicles, they have employed a wide and eclectic variety of tanks and armored cars, from British WW1 vehicles through to the South African tactical armored cars currently in service. This book describes the acquisition and operational use of all such AFVs by the Irish, and includes scale plans of all major types plus details of color schemes and markings.

Afvs in Irish Service Since 1922: From the National Army to the Irish Defence Forces (Green Series)

Riccio, Ralph A.

Following on from the very successful Polish Wings series from Stratus, the new  French Wings series covers aircraft in French service over the years.  No. 1 tells the story of the Latecoere 290 & 298 aircraft. The acquisition and operations of these aircraft in the Aeronavale (French Navy aviation) is told in detail, illustrated with many previously unpublished photos. Color schemes and markings are described and illustrated.

Latecoere 290 and 298 (French Wings)

Bousquet, Gerard

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