"...a worthy addition to a little-known aspect of British military history." — FlypastAfter being called up for National Service in July 1960, twenty-year-old Chas Hall joined the RAF and signed on...
World War Two Spitfire pilot Owen Hardy was probably the last New Zealand ace to tell his story. He left home at 18 bent on joining the RAF and by 1942, aged only 20, he was at Biggin Hill with 72 Squadron...
True Engineering Stories from the Cold War Front Line
by David Gledhill
Full Price: $32.95
Discount Price: $21.50
ISBN: 9781911667025
Pub Date: 2021-10-22
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Grub Street Publishing
192 Pages
In this edition of the Boys series, you’ll discover the true stories of life on the flight line, written by those who served. Some of them are humorous, some are thought provoking but for sure the reader will be engrossed.
True Tales From UK Operators Of The McDonnell Douglas F-4
by Richard Pike
Full Price: $22.95
Discount Price: $14.99
ISBN: 9781911621881
Pub Date: 2020-04-26
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Grub Street Publishing
184 Pages
Throughout this book, readers are taken across the world with descriptions of the adventures had in this twin-engined supersonic long-range fighter-bomber. There are anecdotes of reconnaissance missions, encounters with the Russian Tupolevs, record-breaking flights and life on HMS Ark Royal.
Germany's First Fighter Ace and Father of Air Combat
by RG Head
Full Price: $24.95
Discount Price: $16.50
ISBN: 9781911621423
Pub Date: 2019-08-29
Format: Paperback
Imprint: Grub Street Publishing
240 Pages
In this definitive biography RG Head explores why Oswald Boelcke deserves consideration as the most important fighter pilot of the 20th century and beyond; but also for setting the standard in military aviation flying. This book will appeal to enthusiasts of the German air force, military aviation in general and World War One in particular.
My Flying Experiences in World War I and the Follow-On Years 1920-1983
by AVM Hugh Granville White and Gp Capt Chris Granville White
Full Price: $34.95
Discount Price: $22.99
ISBN: 9781911621430
Pub Date: 2019-08-29
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Grub Street Publishing
224 Pages
This is a story written by a young man who trained as a pilot, and then flew with the Royal Flying Corps in France during the First World War, eventually to become an ace. With the end of the First World War, his son continues the story of a remarkable career and life. A timely reminder of the difficulties that young pilots faced during WWI.
From the young airmen who took their frail machines high above the trenches of World War I and fought their foes in single combat there emerged a renowned company of brilliant aces – among them Ball,...
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