Crowood Aviation
6 total works
This book is part of the Images of Aviation series, which uses old photographs and archived images to show the history of various aviation companies and groups in Great Britain.
This most recognized passenger airliner of all time, the Boeing 747 has consistently set new standards since its introduction in 1970. During this period the wide tange of developments and vaiants has seen frieghter, combined freight/passenger, long-range, increased capacity, and military versions. Here, Martin Bowman tells the fascinating story of the aricragt that can truly be said to have heralded a new era of international air travel.
The B-24 was one of the most costly and complicated aircraft produced by the United States during World War 2. It was produced in greater numbers than any other US bomber - 19,000 being built and served all over the globe as a bomber, transport and long-range anti-submarine aeroplane. With over 200 rare photographs this is a detailed and absorbing book on a significant aeroplane.
"Vought F4U Corsair" is the story of the "bent wing bird", one of the best known of all American military aircraft. From dominance in the Pacific in World War II to important carrier operations in the Korean War, and service with the US Navy, Royal Navy, RNZAF and French Navy, the Corsair played a pivotal and invaluable role in Allied warfare. Martin Bowman combines technical information and detailed development history with a fascinating combat history told, in many cases, by World War II pilots themselves.
The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was still in front line service at the end of World War II, ten years after its conception. This is a detailed examination of the design, development and operational career of the Fort, from its early beginnings through its seven major variants.
De Havilland's Mosquito was conceived in 1938 as a high speed unarmed bomber, built mainly from wood. Its adaptability saw it as a night fighter, bomber photoreconnaissance aeroplane, high speed courier aircraft, target marker and anti-shipping strike aircraft. This is the story of the Mosquito's design and development, its operational use, with both the RAF and USAAF, and of its production in the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Appendices list the many variants, production totals and nightfighter kills. This volume contains many rare and unpublished photographs.