From the mid-1960s until the end of the Cold War, the US Air
Force acquired and flew Russian-made MiG jets, eventually creating a
secret squadron to expose American fighter pilots to the enemy
aircraft they were likely to meet in combat. In this program MiGs
were secretly acquired and selected ace pilots were trained to fly
the assets - exactly as they were flown by America’s enemies. This
book tells the fascinating story of the secret, Nevada based Red
Eagles Squadron, using recently declassified information and
firsthand accounts from the pilots who took part in the program.
The pre-war Soviet T-35 Heavy Tank is one of the most interesting
of all Russian Armoured Fighting Vehicles, if only for its sheer
size and firepower. Even in Russia it is little known, being
overshadowed by its more famous stablemate, the T-34. It became a
symbol of the might of the Red Army in the 1930s and played a
significant role in Soviet tank development. This book contains
much new information, more than 120 photographs - many showing
close-in detail - plus a wealth of 1/35 scale plans and profiles,
seven in full colour.
Newly back in stock.
New in card cover - A4 format, 96pp, 135 b/w photos, 7 colour ills, numerous
1:35 scale profiles
Heinz Linge worked with Adolf Hitler for a ten year period from
1935 until the Führer's death in the Berlin bunker in May 1945. He
was one of the last to leave the bunker and was responsible for
guarding the door while Hitler killed himself. During his years of
service Linge was responsible for all aspects of Hitler's
household and was constantly by his side. He recounts the daily
routine in Hitler's household including his eating habits, his
foibles, his preferences, his sense of humour and his private life
with Eva Braun.
The mist of poisonous gas that drifted across no man's land from
the German trenches opposite the Ypres salient on 22 April, 1915
caused ghastly casualties and suffering among the unprepared
defenders, and it opened up a seven-mile gap in the defensive
line. It signalled the beginning of a new and frightful era of
warfare. John Lee's graphic and perceptive reassessment of this
milestone in the history of the Great War, and of the gruelling
full-scale battle that followed, is one of the best studies of
this historical event.
THE BAE (HAWKER SIDDELEY) RAF HARRIER: A
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE
by Andy Evans
Modellers Data File
17
Designed by the Sidney Camm, the Harrier introduced the ‘jump-jet’
concept, and it was the Royal Air Force who quickly saw its unique
possibilities. Although adopted by the US Marines, this new book
concentrates on the Harrier in RAF service, from the P.1127 to the
Harrier GR.9 flown today. This book looks at the development of
the aircraft andfits roles in the Falklands conflict, the Gulf and
current operations over Afghanistan. Includes 1:48 scale plan, 24
colour side-views plus colour modelling guides to the Revell 1:48
and Hasegawa and Italeri 1:72 scale kits.
New in card cover - A4 format, 128pp,
500 + colour photos & illustrations
