Series

Aircam/Airwar

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The Aircam/Airwar series of books covered the combat operations of the world’s major air forces during WW1 and WW2. Each title focused on a specific role – fighter, bomber, ground attack etc – within a defined theatre of operations. The narrative text provided an outline history of the campaigns fought by these units, describng the men, the missions, the machines and the markings carried. Well illustrated with rare b+w photos, each book also included 6 pages of colour artwork illustrating the aircraft, unit insignia, vehicles and aircrew uniforms of the featured units. (Initially called ‘Aircam/Airwar’, to link with a previous Osprey series, the series title became ‘Osprey/Airwar’ from volume 13).

In 2002 all of these titles were reprinted as facsimile editions to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their first publication.

Publisher: Osprey Publishing Ltd, UK	Language: English
48 pages, Softback, 7.25″ x 9.75″ size, 30-40 b+w photos, 6 pages colour drawings.

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	‘1 – RAF Fighter Units, Europe 1939-42’ by Bryan Philpott [ISBN 0 85045 091 8, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘2 – USAAF Heavy Bomber Units, ETO & MTO 1942-45’ by Jerry Scutts [ISBN 0 85045 131 0, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘3 – Spanish Civil War Air Forces’ by Christopher Shores [ISBN 0 85045 135 3, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘4 – Luftwaffe Ground Attack Units 1939-45’ by Martin Pegg [ISBN 0 85045 137 X, First published: Jul 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘5 – RAF Bomber Units 1939-42’ by Bryan Philpott [ISBN 0 85045 139 6, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘6 – Luftwaffe Fighter Units, Europe 1939-41’ by Jerry Scutts [ISBN 0 85045 204 X, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘7 – USAAF Medium Bomber Units, ETO & MTO 1942-45’ by Rene J. Francillon [ISBN 0 85045 205 8, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘8 – USAAF Fighter Units, Europe 1942-45’ by Rene J. Francillon [ISBN 0 85045 231 7, First published: July 1977] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘9 – Luftwaffe Night Fighter Units 1939-45’ by Jerry Scutts [ISBN 0 85045 232 5, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’10 – RAF Fighter Units Europe 1939-45′ by Bryan Philpott [ISBN 0 85045 233 3, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’11 – Luftwaffe Fighter Units, Russia 1941-45′ by Christopher Shores [ISBN 0 85045 234 1, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’12 – USAAF Fighter Units MTO 1942-45′ by Christopher Shores [ISBN 0 85045 244 9, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’13 – German Fighter Units 1914-May 1917′ by Alex Imrie [ISBN 0 85045 290 2, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’14 – British Fighter Units, Western Front 1914-16′ by Alex Revell [ISBN 0 85045 285 6, First published: Jul 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’15 – Luftwaffe Bomber Units 1939-41′ by Jerry Scutts [ISBN 0 85045 279 1, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’16 – US Navy Carrier Air Groups, Pacific 1941-45 ‘ by Rene Francillon [ISBN 0 85045 291 0, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’17 – German Fighter Units June 1917-18′ by Alex Imrie [ISBN 0 85045 289 9, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’18 – British Fighter Units Western Front 1917-18′ by Alex Revell [ISBN 0 85045 292 9, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’19 – RAF Bomber Units July 1942-1945′ by Bryan Philpott [ISBN 0 85045 293 7, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’20 – Luftwaffe Fighter Units Mediterranean 1941-44′ by Christopher Shores [ISBN 0 85045 294 5, First published: July 1978] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’21 – Japanese Carrier Air Groups 1941-45′ by Rene J. Francillon [ISBN 0 85045 295 3, First published: July 1979] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’22 – USAAF Bomber Units Pacific 1941-45′ by Eric Munday [ISBN 0 85045 296 1, First published: July 1979] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’23 – RAF Combat Units SEAC 1941-45′ by Bryan Philpott [ISBN 0 85045 297 X, First published: July 1979] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	’24 – Luftwaffe Fighter Units Europe 1942-45′ by Christopher Shores [ISBN 0 85045 298 8, First published: July 1979] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]

Airliner Tech

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Airliner Tech is a series of books designed for the layman, looking at various commercial airliners from a technical point of view. Special emphasis is placed on the design and performance aspects of the aircraft and detailed technical specifications are included. Relatively little space is devoted to in-service use of the subject aircraft. However, much use is made of excerpts from official technical manuals for the aircraft.

The text is written in a clear and informative manner. The history of the aircraft is described with a strong emphasis on the technical aspects. Modifications, variants and experimental prototypes are well covered. Aircraft systems, the cockpit or crew positions, the undercarriage, engines etc. are fully described and illustrated.

Each book is generously illustrated with black and white photographs and line drawings of each variant. Also included are cutaways, exploded views and technical-manual drawings. The photographs are not just of in-service aircraft, but also include aircraft on the production line, and during depot-level repair, revealing the internal structure of the aircraft.

Publisher: Specialty Press, USA	Language: English
100-104 pages, Softback, 10.8 x 8.3 inches, 145-250 b+w photos, 4-8 pages of colour photos.

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	‘Volume 1 – Lockheed Constellation & Super Constellation’ by Scott E. Germain [ISBN 1 58007 000 0, First published: Oct 1998] 100 pages, 150 b+w illust, 12 col illust. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 2 – Boeing 777’ by Jim Upton [ISBN 1 58007 001 9, First published: Apr 1998] 100 pages, 150 b+w illust, 13 col illust. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 3 – Airbus Industrie Airbus A340’ by Scott E. Germain [ISBN 1 58007 002 7, First published: Apr 1998] 100 pages, 150 b+w illust, col illust. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 4 – Douglas DC-6 and DC-7’ by Harry Gann [ISBN 1 58007 017 5, First published: Aug 1999] 100 pages, 145 b+w illust, 10 col illust. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 5 – Lockheed L-188 Electra’ by Jim Upton [ISBN 1 58007 025 6, First published: Jan 2000] 100 pages, 160 b+w illust, 4 pages colour. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 6 – Boeing 747-100/200/300/SP’ by Dennis R. Jenkins [ISBN 1 58007 026 4, First published: Apr 2000] 100 pages, 160 b+w illust, 4 pages colour. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 7 – De Havilland Comet’ by Kev Darling [ISBN 1 58007 036 1, First published: Nov 2001] 100 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 8 – Lockheed L-1011 Tristar’ by Jim Upton [ISBN 1 58007 037 X, First published: Jan 2002] 104 pages, 150 b+w photos, 8 pages colour. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 9 – Boeing 377 Stratocruiser’ by Nicholas A. Veronico [ISBN 1 58007 047 7, First published: Jan 2002] 100 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 10 – Jumbo Jet: Boeing 747-400’ by Robert F. Dorr [ISBN 1 58007 055 8, First published: Dec 2002] 100 pages, 200 b+w illust, 4 pages colour. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 11 – Vickers Viscount’ by Robin Macrae Dunn [ISBN 1 58007 065 5, First published: Feb 2004] 104 pages, 250 b+w photos, 40 col photos. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Volume 12 – Convair Twins: Piston Convair-Liners, Prop-Jet Turbo-Liners’ by Nicholas A. Veronico and William T. Larkins [ISBN 1 58007 073 6, First published: Nov 2005] 104 pages, 200+ b+w photos, 8 pages colour. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]

Black Cross

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The Black Cross series appears to be aimed at producing a Luftwaffe equivalent to Midland Publishing’s highly successful Red Star series. Each title focuses on an important and technically interesting German aircraft type, and is meticulously researched and highly illustrated.

The core of each book comprises a very comprehensive design and development history of the type, covering each variant and sub-variant. Further chapters look at the structure and equipment of the aircraft in detail, a brief look at the type in combat service and a short modelling section, with notes on available model kits and advice for modellers. Each book includes numerous b+w photographs, line drawings, detailed sketches and some colour artwork.

It should be noted that the Black Cross series is a direct translation of the German series “Vom Original zum Modell”, published by Bernard & Graefe Verlag. The German version already has 11 titles, but production of the UK version seems to have ceased after only 5 volumes. The German cover pictures are the same as their English translations.

Publisher: Midland Publishing, UK	Language: English
64-96 pages, Softback, A4 size, b+w photos, 2-4 pages colour, line drawings.

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	‘Vol.1 – Junkers Ju 188’ by Helmut F. Erfurth [ISBN 1 85780 172 5, First published: June 2004] 64 pages, 31 b+w photos, 12 col photos, 3 col profiles, 31 drwgs. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Vol.2 – Junkers Ju 288/388/488’ by Karl-Heinz Regnat [ISBN 1 85780 173 3, First published: April 2004] 96 pages, 168 b+w photos, 2 pages col profiles. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Vol.3 – Junkers Ju 90’ by Karl-Heinz Regnat [ISBN 1 85780 178 4, First published: Oct 2004] 96 pages, 136 black & white photos, 2 pages colour profiles, 79 drawings. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Vol.4 – Heinkel He 111’ by Karl-Heinz Regnat [ISBN 1 85780 184 9, First published: Nov 2004] 96 pages, 141 black & white photos, 8 col photos, 3 colour profiles, 40 drawings. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Vol.5 – Junkers Ju 87’ by Karl-Heinz Regnat [ISBN 1 85780 186 5, First published: March 2005] 96 pages, 100+ b+w photos, 67 col photos, drawings. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]

Canadian Profile

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The Canadian Profile series was aimed a producing a range of books focussing exclusively on aircraft operated by the Canadian Armed Forces. Each title is produced in the style of Squadron/Signal’s ‘In Action’ series: in a landscape format with a short narrative text and many b+w photographs, plus colour profiles and line drawings.

Publisher: Sabre Model Supplies (SMS) Publishing, Canada	Language: English
52 pages, Softback, landscape A4 size, b+w photos, colour profiles, 3-view line drawings.

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	‘No.1 CF-104 Starfighter Canadian Profile’ by Robert McIntyre [ISBN 0-920375-99-6, First published: 1984]
	‘No.2 CF-101 Voodoo Canadian Profile’ by Robert McIntyre [ISBN 0-920375-01-4, First published: 1984] [Order from USA]
	‘No.3 CF-100 Canuck Canadian Profile’ by Jim Lyzun [ISBN 0-920375-04-9, First published: 1985] [Order from USA]
	‘No.4 – Canadair CF-5 Canadian Profile’ by Robert McIntyre [ISBN 0-920375-02-2, First published: 1985]

At War

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The At War series was a number of hardback books looking at the wartime careers of classic military aircraft, or in some cases military organisation. Each book comprises a collection of first-hand accounts by the men who flew and serviced the aircraft, illustrated by numerous b+w photographs to recreate the atmosphere of the time. The text and photographs combine to trace the history of the type during its wartime service in all the major theatres of war. Some of the later titles go further and present a pictorial history of the entire career of the subject aircraft, with a reduced emphasis on first hand accounts.

Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd, UK	Language: English
128-192 pages, Hardback, 8.7 x 11.2 inches (later 8.7 x 11.7 ins), b+w photos.

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	‘A-20 Boston at War’ by William N. Hess [ISBN 0 7110 0965 1, First published: Oct 1979] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Airborne at War’ by Napier Crookenden [ISBN 0 7110 0771 3, First published: July 1978] Looks at 4 major airborne forces operations in WW2. 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Avenger at War’ by Barrett Tillman [ISBN 0 7110 0957 0, First published: Nov 1979] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘B-17 Flying Fortress at War’ by Roger A. Freeman [ISBN 0 7110 0686 5, First published: Feb 1977] 200 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘B-25 Mitchell at War’ by Jerry Scutts [ISBN 0 7110 1219 9, First published: October 2000] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘B-24 Liberator at War’ by Roger Freeman [ISBN 0 7110 1264 4, First published: 1983] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘B-26 Marauder at War’ by Roger A. Freeman [ISBN 0 7110 0823 X, First published: 1978] 192 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘B-29 Superfortress at War’ by David A Anderton [ISBN 0 7110 0881 7, First published: 1978] 176 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘B-57 Canberra at War 1964-1972’ by Robert C. Mikesh [ISBN 0 7110 1004 8, First published: 1980] 160 pages, 10 line drwgs. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Bomber Group at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 1087 0, First published: April 1981] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Bomber Squadron at War’ by Andrew Brookes [ISBN 0 7110 1279 2, First published: April 1983] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Beaufighter at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 0704 7, First published: Oct 1976] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Coastal Command at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 0980 5, First published: Sept 1979] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Dakota at War’ by Arthur Pearcy [ISBN 0 7110 1217 2, First published: 1977] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Desert Air Force at War’ by Chaz Bowyers and Christopher Shores [ISBN 0 7110 1154 0, First published: Feb 1981] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘F4U Corsair at War’ by Richard Abrams [ISBN 0 7110 0766 7, First published: Nov 1977] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Fighter Squadron at War’ by A. J. Brookes [ISBN 0 7110 1083 8, First published: 1977] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Fleet Air Arm at War’ by Ray Sturtivant [ISBN 0 7110 1084 6, First published: 1982] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Focke Wulf 190 at War’ by Alfred Price [ISBN 0 7110 0768 3, First published: Oct 1977] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Halifax at War’ by Brian J. Rapier [ISBN 0 7110 1554 6, First published: Feb 1987] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Harrier at War’ by Alfred Price [ISBN 0 7110 1441 8, First published: Nov 1984] 120 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Hurricane at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 0564 8, First published: 1974] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Hurricane 2’ by Norman Franks [ISBN 0 7110 1574 0, First published: 1986] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lancaster at War’ by Mike Garbett and Brian Goulding [ISBN 0 7110 0225 8, First published: Sept 1971] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lancaster at War 2’ by Mike Garbett and Brian Goulding [ISBN 0 7110 0966 X, First published: Nov 1979] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lancaster at War: 3’ by Mike Garbett and Brian Goulding [ISBN 0 7110 1377 2, First published: 1984] 154 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lancaster at War 4: Pathfinder Squadron’ by Alex Thorne [ISBN 0 7110 1882 0, First published: 1990] 128 pages [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lancaster at War:5 Fifty Years On’ by Mike Garbett and Brian Goulding [ISBN 0 7110 2397 2, First published: 1984] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lincoln at War 1944-1966’ by Mike Garbett and Brian Goulding [ISBN 0 7110 0847 7, First published: Feb 2001] 176 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Messerschmitt Bf 109 at War’ by Armand van Ishoven [ISBN 0 7110 0770 5, First published: 1977] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Messerschmitt Bf 110 at War’ by Armand van Ishoven [ISBN 0 7110 1504 X, First published: Nov 1985] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Mosquito at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 0474 9, First published: Nov 1973] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Mustang at War’ by Roger A. Freeman [ISBN 0 7110 0500 1, First published: Sept 1974] Includes Korean War. 168 pages, some colour photos. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Path Finders at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 0757 8, First published: Apr 1977] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘P-38 Lightning at War’ by Joe Christy & Jeff Ethell [ISBN 0 7110 0772 1, First published: Sept 1978] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘P-40 Hawks’ by Joe Christy and Jeff Ethell [ISBN 0 7110 0983 X, First published: 1979] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘P-47 Thunderbolt at War’ by William N. Hess [ISBN 0 7110 0705 5, First published: Oct 1976] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Royal Air Force at War’ by Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris [ISBN 0 7110 1328 4, First published: Dec 1983] 144 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Shackleton at War and Peace’ by John Chartres [ISBN 0 7110 1838 3, First published: Aug 1989] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Spitfire at War’ by Alfred Price [ISBN 0 7110 0560 5, First published: Dec 1974] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Spitfire at War:2’ by Alfred Price [ISBN 0 7110 1511 2, First published: Oct 1985] 120 pages, paperback. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Spitfire at War 3’ by Alfred Price [ISBN 0 7110 1933 9, First published: July 1990] 112 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Stirling at War’ by Jonathan Falconer [ISBN 0 7110 2022 1, First published: Oct 1991] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Stuka at War’ by Peter C. Smith [ISBN 0 7110 0197 9, First published: Feb 1971] 144 pages. Completely revised edition 1980: ISBN 0 7110 1017 X, 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Sunderland at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 0665 2, First published: July 1976] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Swordfish at War’ by W. A. Harrison [ISBN 0 7110 1676 3, First published: July 1987] 128 pages paperback. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Typhoon and Tempest at War’ by Arthur Read & Roland Beamont [ISBN 0 7110 0542 7, First published: Sept 1974] 176 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘USAAF at War in the Pacific’ by David Mondey and Lewis Nalls [ISBN 0 7110 1026 9, First published: 1980] 160 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘US Carriers at War’ by Peter Kilduff [ISBN 0 7110 1077 3, First published: 1981] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Wellington at War’ by Chaz Bowyer [ISBN 0 7110 1220 2, First published: Dec 1982] 128 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]

Famous Aircraft Series

Last updated: 30 June 2015 by admin

The Famous Aircraft Series series was launched by Len Morgan, an acclaimed pilot and aviation writer of the 1960s, who later invited other authors to contribute titles. Rather than concentrating on the technical details, these booklets were intended to give the reader an impression of what it was like to fly each aircraft type. When originally published, each title included a reproduction of the pilot’s manual, but later reprints left this out. Illustrated with a selection of very high quality b+w photos and a 3-view scale drawing.

The original publisher was Len Morgan, but circa 1965 the publishing rights were obtained by Arco Publishing who reprinted all the current issues. Arco was taken over by Aero Publishers in the 1970s, who were then brought by TAB Books. Both these companies continued issuing reprints.

Publisher: Morgan Aviation Books (1963-1965), Arco Publishing Co (1965-1975), Aero Publishers/TAB Books (1976+), USA	Language: English
52-96 pages, Softback/Hardback, 8.5 x 11 ins, b+w photos, line drawings.

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	‘The P-47 Thunderbolt’ by Len Morgan [ISBN n/a, First published: 1963] [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The P-51 Mustang’ by Len Morgan [ISBN n/a, First published: 1963] 92 pages. Reprint: 1981, 36 pages, ISBN 0816856478. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Planes the Aces Flew Vol.1’ by Len Morgan and R.P. Shannon [ISBN n/a, First published: June 1964] 54 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The LZ 129 “Hindenburg”‘ by Douglas H. Robinson [ISBN n/a, First published: 1964] 52 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Douglas DC-3’ by Len Morgan [ISBN n/a, First published: 1964] 96 pages, 81 b+w photos, 23 drwgs?. Reprint: 1980, ISBN 0 8168 6551 6. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The AT-6 Harvard’ by Len Morgan [ISBN n/a, First published: 1965] 64 pages, scale drwgs. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Seaplanes’ by Henry R. Palmer [ISBN n/a, First published: 1965] 52 pages, 78 b+w photos. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The F-86 Sabre’ by R. J. Childerhose [ISBN n/a, First published: 1965] 64 pages, scale drwgs. 2nd: 1966. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The B-17 Flying Fortress’ by Steve Birdsall [ISBN n/a, First published: 1965] 56 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Boeing 707’ by Barry J. Schiff [ISBN n/a, First published: 1967] 80 pages, scale drwgs. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Lockheed Constellation’ by Terry Morgan [ISBN n/a, First published: 1967] 64 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The B-58 Hustler’ by Douglas Hill Robinson [ISBN n/a, First published: 1967] 64 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The P-40 Kittyhawk’ by Ernest R. McDowell [ISBN n/a, First published: 1968] 33 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The B-24 Liberator’ by Steve Birdsall [ISBN n/a, First published: 1968] 63 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Messerschmitt Bf 109’ by James F. Craig [ISBN n/a, First published: 1968] 63 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The F-4 Phantom II’ by G. G. O’Rourke [ISBN n/a, First published: 1969] 64 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The P-38 Lightning’ by Gene Gurney [ISBN n/a, First published: 1969] 57 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘The Air War in Vietnam’ by Lou Drendel [ISBN n/a, First published: 1968] 95 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Aircraft of the Vietnam War: A Pictorial Review’ by Lou Drendel [ISBN n/a, First published: Oct 1971] 64 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]

4+ Series

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The 4+ series of aircraft titles is aimed at aviation enthusiasts and plastic modellers, bringing together a selection of quality printed photographs and details. Each monograph is a comprehensive and accurate account of a particular aeroplane and the titles range from World War I to the post war period, mainly including RAF/FAA aircraft but also featuring Soviet-designed machines.

Each title includes a type history and technical description, production overview, armament & equipment description, camouflage details, colour and black & white photos (both period pictures and shots of current preserved machines), colour or tone camouflage profile drawings, a pull-out colour poster, cockpit interior drawings, and sheets of 1/72 or 1/48 scale plans (made using the original factory drawings and measurement of actual aircraft).

Publisher: Publikace 4+, Czech Republic	Language: English
28-84 pages, Softback, A4 size, col/b+w photos, colour drawings, 1:72 scale line drawings.

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	‘MiG-21’ by Jirí Bašný, Jirí Brázda, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-0-9, First published: 1991] F, PF, PFM, PFM (SPS), R, SM, SMT, MF, bis, U, UM. 48 pages, 103 b+w and 108 colour photos, 1:72 scale plans. Czech text.
	‘Su-22’ by Jirí Bašný, Jirí Brázda, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-1-7, First published: 1992] M-4, UM-3K. 48 pages, 77 b+w and 108 colour photos, 1:72 scale plans. Bi-lingual Czech/English text.
	‘Mi-24’ by Jirí Bašný, Jirí Brázda, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-2-5, First published: 1993] D, V, DU. 48 pages, 93 b+w and 133 colour photos, 1:72 scale plans. Bi-lingual Czech/English text.
	‘MiG-23 Fighter variants’ by Jirí Bašný, Jirí Brázda, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-3-3, First published: 1994] 48 pages, 124 b+w and 135 colour photos, 1:72 scale plans. Bi-lingual Czech/English text.
	‘MiG-29 all variants’ by Jirí Bašný, Jirí Brázda, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-7-6, First published: 1995] 48 pages, 146 b+w and 119 colour photos, 1:72 scale plans. Bi-lingual Czech/English text.
	‘Su-25 Frogfoot’ by Jirí Bašný, Jirí Brázda, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-5-X, First published: 1996] 56 pages, 187 b+w and 120 colour photos, 1½ pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans. Bi-lingual Czech/English text.
	‘MiG-15 all variants’ by Yefim Gordon, Stanislav Skala, Jirí Bašný, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-6-8, First published: 1997] 48 pages, 193 b+w and 60 colour photos, 4 pages colour profiles, 1:72 & 1:48 scale plans. Bi-lingual Czech/English text.
	‘Westland Wessex’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-0-6, First published: 1998] HAS.1, HAS.3, HAS.31, HC.2, HAR.2, HCC.4, HU.5, Mk.50 Srs. 36 pages, 129 b+w and 62 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans. English text.
	‘Westland Lysander’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-1-4, First published: 1999] Mks.I, II, II/IIIA, III(SD)/IIIA(SD), TT Mks.I, II, III. 36 pages, 148 b+w and 28 colour photos, 3 colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Hawker Tempest’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-2-2, First published: 2000] Mk.I, V, II, VI, TT Mks.5, 6. 36 pages, 131 b+w and 27 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Hawker Sea Hawk ‘ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-3-0, First published: 2001] F.1, 2, FB.3, 5, FGA.4, 6, 50, 100, FGA/RR.101. 36 pages, 130 b+w and 27 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Miles Magister ‘ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-4-9, First published: 2001] M.14, M.14A, M.14B. 24 pages, 75 b+w and 22 colour photos, 2 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Fairey Fulmar’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-5-7, First published: 2001] Mks.I, II, NF Mk.II, TT Mk.II. 28 pages, 79 b+w and 26 colour photos, 2 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Westland Whirlwind’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-6-5, First published: 2002] Mk.I fighter, Mk.I fighter-bomber. 28 pages, 77 b+w photos, 2 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Vickers-Armstrongs Wellington’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-7-3, First published: 2003] Medium Bomber variant. 68 pages, 191 b+w and 46 colour photos, 7 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Westland Wyvern’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-9-X, First published: 2003] TF Mks.1, 2, T Mk.3, S Mk.4. 36 pages, 86 b+w and 32 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘MiG-19’ by Ivo Pavlovský, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-8-4, First published: 2003] Day Interceptor & Two-Seat variants. 36 pages, 114 b+w and 28 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Douglas DC-2’ by Stanislav Dudek, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-902559-8-1, First published: 2004] DC-1, DC-2, DC-2K, R2D-1, C-32, C-32A, C-33, C-34, C-38, C-39, C-42. 84 pages, 122 b+w and 4 colour photos, 8 pages colour profiles, 9 tone profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Spad S.VII C1’ by Martin Velek, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-86637-00-X, First published: 2004] 40 pages, 121 b+w and 24 colour photographs, 4 pages colour profiles, 1:48 scale plans.
	‘Westland Welkin’ by Martin Velek, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-86637-01-8, First published: 2005] F Mk.I, NF Mk.II. 28 pages, 78 b+w photos, 2 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘MiG-19P: All-weather Interceptor variants’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-900708-9-2, First published: 2005] 36 pages, 133 b+w and 29 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik’ by Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN 80-87045-00-9, First published: 2006] 44 pages, 170 b+w and 34 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.
	‘Fairey Gannet’ by Martin Velek, Michal Ovcácík, Karel Susa [ISBN , First published: 2007] Anti-Submarine and Strike variants – AS Mk.1, AS Mk.4. 36 pages, 97 b+w and 35 colour photos, 3 pages colour profiles, 1:72 scale plans.

Aircraft Illustrated Special

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The Aircraft Illustrated Special series looks at modern British military aircraft, plus a number of titles on other themes. Each book contains a concise written history of the subject covered, illustrated with b+w photographs and line diagrams. Six pages in the centre of the book are devoted to colour photographs, while other pages include line drawings. The inside covers are devoted to a detailed 5-view scale line drawing. Where applicable, the last few pages present individual aircraft histories – for UK aircraft only.

Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd, UK	Language: English
48-80 pages, Softback, A4 size, b+w photos, colour photos, line drawings.

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	‘The Battle of Britain’ by Peter G. Cooksley [ISBN 0 7110 1878 2, First published: Apr 1990] 56 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘De Havilland DH89 Dragon Rapide’ by Graham M. Simons [ISBN 0 7110 1586 4, First published: June 1986] 48 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Harrier’ by Denis J. Calvert [ISBN 0 7110 1886 3, First published: April 1990] 64 pages, 6 pages col photos, 5-view line drwg on inside covers, 8 diagrams, 2 pages side view line drwgs. Individual aircraft histories – UK aircraft only. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Hunter’ by Peter R. Foster [ISBN 0 7110 2084 1, First published: Sept 1992] 48 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Lightning’ by Roger Lindsay [ISBN 0 7110 1825 1, First published: April 1989] 80 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘London’s Civil Aviation’ by Gunter G. Endres [ISBN 0 7110 1666 6, First published: Aug 1986] 48 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Modelling Aircraft’ by Tim Laming [ISBN 0 7110 1679 8, First published: Mar 1987] 48 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘RAF Buccaneer’ by Peter R. Foster [ISBN 0 7110 1729 8, First published: Sept 1987] 48 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘RAF Phantom’ by Peter R. Foster [ISBN 0 7110 1870 7, First published: Feb 1990] 56 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘RAF Tornado’ by Paul Jackson [ISBN 0 7110 1656 9, First published: Apr 1987] 56 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]
	‘Stealth’ by Anthony M. Thornborough [ISBN 0 7110 1974 6, First published: Apr 1991] 48 pages. [Order from USA] [Order from UK]

Aerodata International

Last updated: 25 June 2015 by admin

Aerodata international monographs are self contained 20 page A4 size booklets containing 1/72 scale multi-view plans, colour artwork, sketches, large photographs and English narrative (including technical data). Each edition has an additional wrap around inside cover that gives a brief outline history on the type covered, and photo captions, in the French and German language.

The series was also released in 2 bound volumes in cooperation with Squadron/Signal Publications of the USA. Volume one contained Nos.1-6 called “Fighters of World War II” (ISBN 0-905469-06-2), volume two contained Nos. 7-12 called “Bombers of World War II” (ISBN 0-905469-11-9). No. 1 to 12 where again published in a single bound volume as “Classic Fighters and Bombers of World War 2” (ISBN 0-905469-16-X). Two other titles in this series from Squadron/Signal were #6204 “US Navy Carrier Fighters of World War II” (F2A, F4F, F6F, F4U, F8F) ISBN 0-89747-194-6 and #6205 “US Navy Carrier Bombers of World War II” (TBD, SBD, SB2C, TBF/TBM) ISBN 0-89747-195-4.

Publisher: Vintage Aviation Publications, UK	Language: English
20 pages (+ covers), Softback, A4 size, b+w photos, colour drawings, scale line drawings.

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	‘No.1 – Focke-Wulf 190A series’ by Peter G. Cooksley [ISBN 0-905469-20-8, First published: 1977]
	‘No.2 – Supermarine Spitfire I & II’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-25-9, First published: 1977]
	‘No.3 – North American P-51D Mustang’ by Harry Holmes [ISBN 0-905469-30-5, First published: 1978]
	‘No.4 – Messerschmitt 109E’ by Peter G. Cooksley [ISBN 0-905469-35-6, First published: 1978]
	‘No.5 – Hawker Hurricane I’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-75-5, First published: 1978]
	‘No.6 – Republic P-47D Thunderbolt’ by John B. Rabbets [ISBN 0-905469-45-3, First published: 1978]
	‘No.7 – Handley Page Halifax Merlin-engined variants’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-50-X, First published: 1979]
	‘No.8 – Boeing B-17G flying fortress’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-55-0, First published: 1979]
	‘No.9 – Junkers Ju 88A’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-60-7, First published: 1979]
	‘No.10 – Avro Lancaster BI’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-65-8, First published: 1979]
	‘No.11 – Consolidated B-24 Liberator early models’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-70-4, First published: 1979]
	‘No.12 – Heinkel He 111 P & H’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-75-5, First published: 1979]
	‘No.13 – McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-90-9, First published: 1980]
	‘No.14 – McDonnell Douglas F- 4 Phantom II’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-95-X, First published: 1980]
	‘No.15 – Lockheed F-104 Starfighter’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-26-7, First published: 1981]
	‘No.16 – General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-31-3, First published: 1981]
	‘No.17 – Grumman F-14A Tomcat’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-36-4, First published: 1982]
	‘No.18 – North American F-100A Super Sabre’ by Philip J. R. Moyes [ISBN 0-905469-41-0, First published: 1982]