Colin Higgs Livres

This new book is based on the graphic, filmed interviews of some of The Few', veterans of the Battle of Britain.

Based on the graphic, contemporaneous accounts and reports of those involved in the attempts to be first across the Atlantic.

Explores the events of the two main Chindit missions - Operation Longcloth and Operation Thursday.

Geoffrey de Havilland's DH.89 Dragon Rapide, introduced in the early 1930s, revolutionized air travel with its simplicity, reliability, and affordability, becoming a staple in commercial and military aviation history. It was the early 1930s, fifteen years since the end of the First World War. Aviation was becoming more popular, but was still a rich man's hobby. In the midst of this came Geoffrey de Havilland and his aircraft company. He, and his design and engineering teams, created a line of simple, reliable and relatively cheap airliners which revolutionized air travel and were ordered in their hundreds. The DH.89 Dragon Rapide flew for the first time in 1934. From its appearance on the drawing board the aircraft flew within a few months, announcing its arrival by competing in air races and entering commercial service. The prototype was the first of more than 700 aircraft, a huge number for a biplane commercial airliner design. The DH.89 was operated in many parts of the world. In 1939 Rapides were requisitioned by the military who were so pleased with this reliable aircraft that they ordered 500 new ones to be built as trainers, and named the Dominie, for both the RAF and Royal Navy. When peace returned there were huge numbers of surplus aircraft available but at this point, instead of being scrapped, they were bought up by airlines to be used again as short haul airliners for local services. Many of these services continued into the 1960s before finally being replaced. Even today, in the 21st Century, there are still many airworthy Rapides used for pleasure flying all round the world. It is the story of this remarkable aircraft that is revealed in this unrivaled collection of archive images, the majority of which, having been drawn from private collections, have not been published before.

The narrative revolves around Howard Hughes, a wealthy aviation pioneer who sought to design a unique and luxurious aircraft specifically for TWA, the airline he controlled. His vision transformed into the creation of one of the most elegant planes in aviation history, showcasing innovation and opulence. The story highlights Hughes' ambition and the impact of his designs on the aviation industry.

The narrative highlights the daring efforts of British test pilots who, over 70 years ago, pushed the boundaries of aviation. Their willingness to take immense risks paved the way for modern air travel, enabling flights to distant destinations like Adelaide and Zurich. The book delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by these pioneers in their quest to achieve unprecedented speeds and altitudes, ultimately transforming the way we travel today.

Packed with fabulous photographs, many of them being seen for the first time, The story of the Red Arrows explores the history behind the team, its pilots and crew and its instantly recognisable red aircraft, first Gnats and now Hawks. Read about the team's greatest moments - the triumphant tours to the USA, the Middle East and Far East, topping the bill at the Farnborough Air Show and their elevation from the early beginnings in the 1960s to superstar status almost 60 years later - but also their worst times as the team came to terms with tragedy and threat

Features a series of first hand accounts, relayed from transcripts of original conversations between the authors and the various interviewed veterans. Memories preserved for posterity, these accounts illuminate our understanding of this most iconic raid Supplemented by a series of rare black and white illustrations.

2 DVD limited edition hardcover book. -- Cover.

A detailed examination of the world s first jet-powered airliner, featuring nearly 200 photographs and illustrations, including a full cutaway plan.