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  • Fighter Command, 1936–1968

    An Operational & Historical Record

    by Ken Delve ...
    This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Fighter Command from its formation in 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Desert Air Force in World War II

    Air Power in the Western Desert, 1940-1942

    by Ken Delve ...
    This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of the 1st Tactical Air Force, or Desert Air Force as it became known. It was formed in North Africa to support the 8th Army and included squadrons from the RAF, SAAF, RAAF and eventually the USAAF. The book includes descriptions of many notable defensive and offensive campaigns, the many types of aircraft used, ... Read more

    $17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bomber Command, 1936–1968

    An Operational & Historical Record

    by Ken Delve ...
    This is a comprehensive reference to the structure, operation, aircraft and men of Bomber Command from its formation on 1936 to 1968 when it became part of Strike Command. It includes descriptions of many notable bombing raids, the many types of aircraft used, weapons and airfields. The five main sections of the book include a general historical introduction and overview, operations, operational ... Read more

    $8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Story of the Spitfire

    An Operational and Combat History

    by Ken Delve ...
    "…you'll learn about the design decisions as well as trade-offs. A great deal of thought went into armament…" -Historical Miniatures Gaming Society To many people the Supermarine Spitfire was Britain's saviour during the Battle of Britain and the embodiment of air combat during the Second World War. The Story of the Spitfire presents a thrilling appraisal of this unique aircraft, focusing on its ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How the RAF & USAAF Beat the Luftwaffe

    by Ken Delve ...
    "The Luftwaffe had to be used in a decisive way in the Battle of Britain as a means of conducting total air war. Its size, technical equipment and the means at its disposal precluded the Luftwaffe from fulfilling this mission." - Adolf Galland How did the RAF beat the Luftwaffe during the Second World War? Was it actually the fact that they did not lose which later enabled them to claim victory – ... Read more

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  • Military Airfields of Britain: Southern England

    by Ken Delve ...
    Entries cover every military airfield within the counties, from WW1 to the present day and comprise: Brief history of the airfield, construction and use including decoy sites; comprehensive list of flying units with dates and aircraft types; list of HQ units based at the airfield; details of memorials; maps and plans of almost every airfield; location details; selection of period photographs. The ... Read more

    $17.69 USD

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  • Hitler's Forgotten Secret Weapon

    by Leonard James ...
    The last great untold story of World War II, the career of Hitler's "Super Fighter" intended to destroy the RAF in the Battle of Britain and why it never succeeded.The super-secret Heinkel He113 fighter was designed to be a high-speed, high-altitude fighter that could outperform, outgun and outfight any other aircraft in the world when it entered service with the Luftwaffe in 1940. ... Read more

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  • With Wings Like Eagles

    A History of the Battle of Britain

    by Michael Korda ...
    “[With Wings Like Eagles is] bold and refreshing… Korda writes with great elegance and flair.”—Wall Street JournalFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Ike and Horse People, Michael Korda, comes With Wings Like Eagles, the harrowing story of The Battle of Britain, one of the most important battles of World War II. In the words of the Washington Post Book World, “With Wings Like Eagles is a ... Read more

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  • Raymond Collishaw and the Black Flight

    by Roger Gunn ...
    Ever wondered what it would be like to fly a biplane or triplane in the First World War? Raymond Collishaw and the Black Flight takes you to the Western Front during the Great War. Experience the risks of combat and the many close calls Collishaw had as a pilot, flight commander, and squadron leader. Understand the courage Collishaw and his fellow flyers faced every day they took to the air in ... Read more

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  • Fight for the Sky

    The Story of the Spitfire and Hurricane

    by Douglas Bader ...
    The only book written by the legendary "legless" ace, the double amputee World War II fighter pilot immortalized by the film Reach for the Sky.In Fight for the Sky, Douglas Bader tells the inspiring story of the Battle of Britain from the viewpoint of "The Few." Using superb illustrations he traces the development of the Spitfire and Hurricane and describes the nail-biting actions of those who ... Read more

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  • Big Week

    The Biggest Air Battle of World War II

    by James Holland ...
    A history of World War II's Operation Argument in which US and British air forces led a series of raids against Nazi Germany in 1944.During the third week of February 1944, the combined Allied air forces based in Britain and Italy launched their first round-the-clock bomber offensive against Germany. Their goal: to smash the main factories and production centers of the Luftwaffe while also drawing ... Read more

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  • The Schweinfurt-Regensburg Mission

    The American Raids on 17 August 1943

    A detailed history of the American World War II bombing mission over Nazi Germany, by the author of The First Day on the Somme.On August 17, 1943, the entire strength of the American heavy bomber forces in England set out to raid two major industrial complexes deep in southern Germany: the Messerschmitt aircraft factory and the KGF ball bearing plant. For American commanders, it was the ... Read more

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