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Night Fighters A Development and Combat History by Bill Gunston From its beginnings during the First World War, the role of the dedicated night fighter aircraft and its pilots has evolved almost out of recognition. Featuring an updated glossary and appendix, and with new illustrations throughout, this new edition reflects the massive changes in technology and in tactics in recent years. Legendary aviation author Bill Gunston shows the problems of tracking aerial targets by radar, and the even greater problems of guiding a fighter into the right patch of sky at night to make an interception. Hardback, 263 x 194mm, 288pp 130 b w illustrations isbn: 0750934107 no: S34107 sutton rrp: 25.00 The Royal Air Force at War Memories and personal experiences, 1939 to the present day by Martin W Bowman A fascinating anthology of recollections from RAF personnel, including training, World War 2 fighter and bomber missions, prisoners of war, post-war mercy flights, and active service in various conflicts including the Suez Crisis, the Falklands, the Gulf War and Bosnia. Prose, verse, photographs and cartoons provide a rare insight into service life. Hardback, 246 x 189mm, 184pp 188 illustrations isbn: 1852605405 no: R540 Haynes rrp: 19.99 Spirit of the Blue Peter Ayerst A fighter pilots story by Hugh Thomas foreword by Alex Henshaw Few RAF pilots saw action in the Battle of Britain, on D-Day and in bomber escort duty over Europe. Peter Ayerst is one such man and this is his story. HUGH THOMAS is a partner in a film and video production company. Paperback, 198 x 127mm, 258pp isbn: 0750942533 no: S42533 sutton rrp: 8.99 Spirit of the Blue Peter Ayerst A fighter pilots story by Hugh Thomas foreword by Alex Henshaw Few RAF pilots flew operationally from the beginning to the end of the Second World War. Fewer still can claim to have experienced action from Dunkirk and the Battle of Britain, El Alamein and the D-Day landings, to bomber escort duty in the closing days of the war in Europe. Peter Ayerst is one such man and his tale is, as yet, untold. Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 256pp 32 b w illustrations isbn: 0750935391 no: S35391 sutton rrp: 19.99 Spitfire In Combat by Alfred Price The Supermarine Spitfire is probably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. Its distinctive shape and sound mark it out from most other aircraft of the Second World War period. From the biplane era of the 1930s to the beginning of the jet age in 1944 the Spitfire, through constant modification and development, remained at the forefront of fighter design. Using firsthand accounts wherever possible, the author gets to the heart of what it was really like to fly the Spitfire in combat. Hardback, 263 x 194mm, 192pp 140 b w illustrations isbn: 0750931604 no: S31604 sutton rrp: 19.99 The Spitfire Story by Peter R. March Probably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time, the Supermarine Spitfire reigned supreme from the biplane era to the dawn of the jet age, a period that included the Second World War. In addition to its primary role as an interceptor, the Spitfire acquitted itself with flying colours in the ground attack, photoreconnaissance, carrier-borne fighter and escort fighter roles. PETER R. MARCH is the author of The Concorde Story. He lives in Bristol Hardback, 124 x 185mm, 128pp 50b w, 30 colour illustrations isbn: 0750944021 no: s44021 sutton rrp: 7.99 USAAF Fighter Stories Dramatic accounts of American fighter pilots in training and combat over Europe in World War 2 by Ian McLachlan From the author of Eighth Air Force Bomber Stories this companion volume features USAAF fighter stories combat reports, bale-out dramas, POW and evadee adventures. Memories are interwoven with fascinating examples of aviation archaeology, and many historic pictures published here for the first time. Hardback, 233 x 169mm, 192pp 166 illustrations isbn: 1852605693 no: R569 Haynes rrp: 19.99 USAAF Fighter Stories: A New Selection by Ian McLachlan Ian McLachlan has spent many years researching a brand new collection of exciting United States Army Air Force fighter stories of the Second World War. He has trawled official archives, interviewed survivors and gained privileged access to personal letters, diaries and photo albums to relate a series of compelling stories of the USAAFs fighter squadrons at war. Each story is self-contained and looks at a particular incident or theme. Hardback, 244 x 172mm, 224pp 100 b w illustrations isbn: 0750933615 no: S33615 sutton rrp: 19.99 V-Bombers Vulcan, Victor and Valiant Britains airborne nuclear deterrent by Tim Laming The full story of how and why the RAFs V-force was created and kept ever-ready for action. Details the three types of aircraft employed in this role Avro Vulcan, Handley Page Victor and Vickers Valiant together with the infrastructure required to support this force, from air bases to bomb stores. Hardback, 233 x 169mm, 200pp 167 illustrations including colour isbn: 1852605294 no: R529 Haynes rrp: 19.99 The Worlds Major Airlines And their aircraft by David Wragg A comprehensive and fully detailed survey of all airlines with more than five aircraft, providing information on the airline company and key personnel, their aircraft, routes and statistics including miles and number of passengers flown, radio call signs etc. An essential reference for all with an interest in todays air traffic, whether as enthusiast or professional. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 272pp 186 illustrations isbn: 1852605871 no: R587 Haynes rrp: 19.99 Haynes Publishing 2006 Telephone: +44 (0)1963 442080 Fax: +44 (0)1963 440001 92

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