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Atlantic Fever: Lindbergh, His Competitors, and the Race to Cross the Atlantic
Atlantic Fever: Lindbergh, His Competitors, and the Race to Cross the Atlantic
by Joe Jackson
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For five weeks—from April 14 to May 21, 1927—the world held its breath while fourteen aviators took to the air to capture the $25,000 prize that Raymond Orteig offered to the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean without stopping... (read more)

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Britain's Cold War Bombers
Britain's Cold War Bombers
by Tim Mclelland
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This book looks at the development of the jet bomber, tracing the emergence of the first designs through to he first generation jets. These bombers were Britain's nuclear deterrent before Polaris.... (read more)

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Visual Encyclopedia Military Aircraft (Enciclopedia Visual)
Visual Encyclopedia Military Aircraft (Enciclopedia Visual)
by Jim Winchester
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This book provides a fascinating at a glance guide to every major military aircraft type ever flown, all illustrated with a detailed profile artwork, accompanied by brief details and specifications.  Arranged chronologically by type or theatre to... (read more)

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The Golden Age of Air Travel (Shire Library)
The Golden Age of Air Travel (Shire Library)
by Nina Hadaway
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Air travel has always held a strong allure for many. Today, low-cost, no-frill airlines enable lots of people to fly easily and to visit different countries around the world. For much of its history, however, air travel was only available to the wealthy.... (read more)

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The British Airman of the Second World War (Shire Library)
The British Airman of the Second World War (Shire Library)
by Stuart Hadaway
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This title will provide an introduction to the extraordinary range of conditions and challenges experienced by British airmen during the Second World War. The airman of the Royal Air Force served in every corner of the globe during this conflict... (read more)

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Haunted Second World War Airfields, Volume One: Southern England
Haunted Second World War Airfields, Volume One: Southern England
by Christopher Huff
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For 15 years, the author has been studying RAF airfields and the paranormal that have been reported from over 250 haunted RAF airfields in the UK. Volume One covers Southern England including Avon, Bedfordshire, Cornwall, Devon, Gloucestershire, London... (read more)

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Schneider Trophy Seaplanes and Flying Boats: Victors, Vanquished and Visions
Schneider Trophy Seaplanes and Flying Boats: Victors, Vanquished and Visions
by Ralph Pegram
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Timed to coincide with the one hundredth anniversary of the Schneider Trophy, this book is a history of over one hundred different aircraft that contested the trophy between 1913 and 1931. The book includes amazing drawings and photographs of the... (read more)

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Fading Eagle: Politics and Decline of Britain's Post-War Air Force
Fading Eagle: Politics and Decline of Britain's Post-War Air Force
by Ian Watson
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Post-war, the RAF continued its role as defender of Soviet air attack and means of delivering the nuclear deterrent. Despite this, change in politics led to policies which resulted in the weakening of the RAF. When the Cold War ended, western nations... (read more)

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Unwanted Hero: The Flying Career of Squadron Leader Donald Barnard Dfc, 1937-1955
Unwanted Hero: The Flying Career of Squadron Leader Donald Barnard Dfc, 1937-1955
by Colin A. Pateman
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Donald Barnard joined the RAF as a bomber pilot. Shot down over France, he evaded capture and was sent to Asia in 1945. Disapproving of the delay in recovering prisoners of war after their horrific treatment by the Japanese, he stole a Dakota and rescued... (read more)

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Empire Flying Boat Manual
Empire Flying Boat Manual
by Brian Cassidy
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The Short C Class Empire flying boats were designed in 1934 to implement the Empire Air Mail Scheme, carrying un-surcharged letter mail throughout the British Empire and Dominions between the terminals at Southampton, Durban and Sydney – later... (read more)

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Alaska and the Airplane: A Century of Flight
Alaska and the Airplane: A Century of Flight
by Julie Decker
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The Earhart Enigma: Retracing Amelia's Last Flight
The Earhart Enigma: Retracing Amelia's Last Flight
by Dave Horner
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The World Encyclopedia of Bombers: An Illustrated A-Z Directory of Bomber Aircraft
The World Encyclopedia of Bombers: An Illustrated A-Z Directory of Bomber Aircraft
by Francis Crosby
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The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge 5/E
The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge 5/E
by Paul Illman
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