The 1944 Allied invasion of France was a combined effort, with land- and sea-based forces supported by a huge aerial task force. The force comprised the RAF, its allies and the USAAF, which resulted in an eclectic mix of aircraft. With over 170 images, this book features many of the aircraft that were involved in the Normandy invasion and D-Day.
Written by a long-established aviation author/photographer and a professional re-enactor. Features re-enactor images of all RAF kit used throughout the years. Features period aircraft.
With over 150 high-quality images, this book showcases surviving aircraft and looks at where they are now, 40 years after the conflict.
World War One took place just after the birth of powered flight, when aerial technology was still in its infancy. At the outbreak of war, the military potential of this novelty invention was not fully recognized until commanders began to use the aeroplane to see what the enemy was planning on the other side of the hill. During the course of the war, the role of the aeroplane evolved from a stable, lumbering observation platform to a more agile fighter, capable of shooting down another aircraft. In a bid to out-do the enemy, the ongoing arms race saw rapid developments in aeroplane technology, which led to an incredible array of ever-advancing aircraft seeing service during this time. This book features a plotted history of the British aircraft that were involved in World War One. It includes the frontline fighters, bombers and reconnaissance aircraft that contributed to the iconic events between 1914 and 1918. The story is supported by high-quality images of surviving, reproduction, replica and restored aircraft.
Exploring many significant British aircraft types that were active between World Wars One and Two, focusing on modern-day survivors and replicas, this volume tells the story of how aviation changed during the period. Covering both civil and military aircraft types, the story is told with over 200 images of surviving, replica and restored aircraft.
Eight animal friends play baseball in the park. Includes words in Spanish.