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150 Jahre Schiffe für die Meere der Welt. Die Flensburger Schiffbau-Gesellschaft und ihr Weg in die Zukunft
On 3rd of July 1872, a group of Flensburg businessmen met to create a completely new company for the time. They founded the Flensburg Shipbuilding Company, or FSG for short, with the aim of building „iron sailing and steamships“. From the very beginning, FSG produced the most modern and reliable ships of their time.
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1944 German Armour in Normandy
This new lavishly illustrated title in our Profile Guide series takes you on a journey through the German armoured vehicles which took part in combat in Normandy after the Allied invasion launched on June 6, 1944. Discover the plethora of different camouflage patterns depicted on 190 colour profiles, and read the informative captions which give further explanation on the colours and markings used by various units that fought with the Allies during the summer months of 1944, as well as their organization and equipment. This is an essential publication for the fans of German vehicles and an endless source of inspiration and knowledge for any modeller.
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Abenteuer Condor. Von Bergungen, Begegnungen und einer großen Idee
The Focke-Wulf 200, the legendary four-engined passenger aircraft that crossed the Atlantic non-stop for the first time in 1938 and still symbolises the horror of the war at sea today as the SCOURGE OF THE ATLANTIC – as Winston Churchill called the converted long-range reconnaissance aircraft.
The salvage of the CONDOR from the Trondheim Fjord alone was a veritable adventure. What followed had little to do with a „normal“ museum project.
When the wreck collapsed during the lift, everything seemed to get out of hand. But contrary to expectations, the project really started to pick up speed.
A total of over 100 volunteer aircraft builders, dedicated sponsors and a large network of friends in Norway and Germany made the impossible possible over the next 20 years: three further salvages of wreckage and the reconstruction of the last CONDOR. -
Aeronautica Macchi Fighters. Mc. 200 Saetta – Mc. 202 Folgore – Mc. 205 Veltro.
In this thoroughly researched, detailed and exhaustive study, aviation historian Luigino Caliaro tells the story of the three main fighters to serve in World War II produced by the Varese-based Aeronautica Macchi.
The C.200 Saetta (Lightning) was conceived in 1935 by Ing. Mario Castoldi as a short-range interceptor powered by a Fiat A.74 R.C.38 14-cylinder radial engine and armed with twin 12.7 mm machine guns. By war’s end some 1,150 examples had been built. The C.202 Folgore (Thunderbolt) incorporated the German Daimler-Benz 601A in-line engine licensed-built by Alfa Romeo.
Finally, the C.205 Veltro (Greyhound) was powered by the more powerful Daimler-Benz DB 605. The internationally renowned British test pilot, Captain Eric Brown, told the author that the C.205… „was a superb fighter, with a beautiful line and good armament…In my opinion its flying performance was totally comparable with the Spitfire.“
Drawing on company and military archive reports, the author traces the origins of Aeronautica Macchi before examining the design and development of each type, as well as, in each case, production, prototypes and technical aspects. Also covered in this profusely illustrated volume are details of the operational variants and project designs, along with a detailed narrative covering the history of each aircraft in service with the Regia Aeronautica, the Aviazione Nazionale Repubblicana, the Luftwaffe and Croatian Air Legion. Additionally, post-war service with the Aeronautica Militare and the Royal Egyptian Air Force is explored, as well as camouflage, markings, heraldry and insignia.
With hundreds of photographs, drawings and colour artwork, this book forms the most comprehensive and informative account of this trio of aircraft in the English language. -
AH-64 Apache
The martial AH-64 Apache is a heavy attack helicopter that set new standards in this segment and is still one of the most powerful models today. Since its inception in 1986, it has been used in every significant conflict involving U.S. and has consistently proven itself outstandingly. Its crews appreciate the high combat power, the strong armor and good survivability of the machine under fire.
The author has the best connections in US military circles and delivers here with his insider knowledge the ultimate book about this impressive helicopter.
Illustrated throughout with b/w and color photos (including details of the cockpit), technical drawings, graphic representations as well as proof of the Ah-64 actual strength valid until 2026 and distribution among the US Army Aviation units. -
Air-War 1942 Part One January to April Holding the Line
The day-by day account of the British day and night operations over northwest Europe.
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Airbus Helicopters TIGER. Der europäische Kampf- hubschrauber
First flown in 1991, the Airbus Helicopters Tiger is the first combat helicopter manufactured in Europe and has been in series production since 2002. Currently, the armed forces of Germany, France, Spain and Australia are flying the model. The spectrum ranges from armed reconnaissance and close air support to combating enemy helicopters and tanks.
Since its commissioning, the helicopter has participated in several conflicts. Michael Normann describes the entire development history, the production, the technology and the application here with a lot of detailed knowledge and technically sound.
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Aircraft in Detail 021: Grumman EA-6B Prowler. Flying with the US-Navy and Marine Corps. DH-021
The EA-6B Prowler was constructed by Grumman and is based on the A-6 Intruder. It was an electronic warfare aircraft and saw extensive service in the US Navy and with the US Marines.
In this book, over 350 photos show it on land and at sea, both in action and in detail. From the wing-fold mechanism, typical for carrier based aircraft to the air intake and cockpit. 14 pages of cockpit details are included!
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Aircraft in Detail 023: Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter
The Sukhoi Su-22 Fitter is the export version of the Russian built Su-17.
No detail of the aircraft is omitted, the entire fuselage from every possible side, the revolutionary swing-wings, the landing gear, vertical tail. This was possible after many visits to Swidwin AFB of the Polish Air Force, that helped for this book and even provided with 350 unique colour photos! -
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