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Plane Spotter's Guide (Paperback): Tony Holmes Plane Spotter's Guide (Paperback)
Tony Holmes 1
R261 R242 Discovery Miles 2 420 Save R19 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Aviation has revolutionised warfare over the last 100 years, and this new pocket guide gives the reader the essential details of 70 iconic aircraft, including the Sopwith Camel, the Spitfire, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the P-51 Mustang and the F-4 Phantom. Drawing on Osprey's comprehensive aviation archive, the Plane Spotter's Guide uses detailed profile artwork to illustrate and aid recognition, as well as specification boxes to provide all the technical details.

World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide (Paperback): Tony Holmes World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide (Paperback)
Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Jim Laurier
R275 R233 Discovery Miles 2 330 Save R42 (15%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly? THE WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES SPOTTER'S GUIDE answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat Owners' Workshop Manual - All models 1970-2006 (Hardcover): Tony Holmes Grumman F-14 Tomcat Owners' Workshop Manual - All models 1970-2006 (Hardcover)
Tony Holmes 1
R726 R635 Discovery Miles 6 350 Save R91 (13%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Probably best-known for its starring role in the Hollywood movie Top Gun, the variable geometry two-seat carrier-based Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy's primary maritime air superiority fighter and fleet defence interceptor between 1974 and 2006. Tony Holmes reviews the design, construction and use of the Tomcat, as well as its combat career in Operation Desert Storm (1991), Deliberate Force (Bosnia-Hertzegovina, 1995), and Allied Force (Bosnia and Kosovo, 1999). In 2001, F-14s led some of the first strikes into Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), and in Iraq in 2003 (Operation Iraqi Freedom).

Spitfire (Hardcover): Tony Holmes Spitfire (Hardcover)
Tony Holmes 1
R289 R266 Discovery Miles 2 660 Save R23 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire's combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and American pilots alike, leading to a level of global public recognition which is unparalleled amongst other aircraft - everyone recognises and connects with the iconic Spitfire. Spitfire is a complete reference guide to the world's most famous fighter aircraft, exploring its history, its strengths and weaknesses and its combat performance, using exciting full colour artwork and detailed illustrations throughout to create a premium, high quality product, combined with an affordable low price point.

Spitfire vs Bf 109 - Battle of Britain (Paperback): Tony Holmes Spitfire vs Bf 109 - Battle of Britain (Paperback)
Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Jim Laurier, Mark Postlethwaite
R446 Discovery Miles 4 460 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Churchill's words, "never was so much owed by so many to so few," came to encapsulate how, in a few critical months, the entire fate of the British Empire, if not the war, hung in the balance, to be determined not by world leaders or armies of millions, but by a handful of pilots fighting tirelessly in the skies over Britain.
Tony Holmes describes the key conflict of the Battle of Britain, the clash between the Spitfire and the Bf 109 - detailing not only the key elements of both aircraft types - the airframe, engine, armament and flying characteristics, but also the pilots' training and both British and German tactics. The growing influence of radar and the efforts of British coastal defences are also examined, as are real-life engagements - from both German and British perspectives. With a wealth of previously unpublished material including first-hand accounts from the veterans who strapped themselves into these now legendary machines as well as lavish illustrations and cockpit-view artwork, this book puts the reader in the midst of a dogfight. This is a unique insight into one of the greatest duels of history in the world's first major aerial battle.

Spitfire - The Legend Lives On (Hardcover): John Dibbs, Tony Holmes Spitfire - The Legend Lives On (Hardcover)
John Dibbs, Tony Holmes 2
R1,035 R809 Discovery Miles 8 090 Save R226 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Spitfire turns 80 on 5 March 2016, and the passion for the RAF's best-loved fighter is running at an all-time high. There are more than 50 Spitfires flying in the world today, and John Dibbs has shot virtually all of them 'on the wing' in his breathtaking style. This eye-catching book combines a unique collection of stunning photos with poignant first-hand accounts of flying the aeroplane in combat, from some of the most famous aces to ever pilot the Spitfire, and from some of the pilots forgotten by history. Chronicling the history of the most iconic of British aircraft this is a 'must have' purchase for aviation enthusiasts.

Victory 1940 - The Battle of Britain As Never Seen Before (Paperback): John Dibbs, Tony Holmes Victory 1940 - The Battle of Britain As Never Seen Before (Paperback)
John Dibbs, Tony Holmes
R576 R530 Discovery Miles 5 300 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Scramble! Scramble! Almost 80 years ago the skies over Britain were full of dogfighting aircraft as young pilots of the RAF fought to repel the might of the German war machine. Described by Prime Minister Winston Churchill as 'Their Finest Hour.' The Battle of Britain is a defining moment in recent history and remains an inspiration to us all. Victory 1940 presents a pictorial chronology of the legendary fight, when the might of the Luftwaffe was defeated for the first time by Churchill's 'Few.' The history of the battle as been recounted many times, but this book offers a new and exclusive approach, through razor-sharp contemporary imagery of restored Battle of Britain warbirds combined with extensive archive material previously unpublished. The graphic illustrations of Victory 1940 are supported by a riveting account of the greatest air battle of all time, as seen through the eyes of the combatants from both sides. We witness their triumph and tragedies as they battle for a cause and survival itself. Victory 1940 draws upon John Dibbs' amazing warbird photograpy, and his Battle of Britain restored image archive, which provide fresh insights into the events of 1940 and enhance the compelling text. In his exclusive foreword to Victory 1940, Battle of Britain Hurricane ace Tom Neil calls for 'the need to implant in the minds of the young, the gallantry and sacrifices of those who fought in the Battle of Britain,' and that for this reason the book should be 'read and enjoyed.'

Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai - Pacific Theater 1944-45 (Paperback): Tony Holmes Hellcat vs Shiden/Shiden-Kai - Pacific Theater 1944-45 (Paperback)
Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector; Cover design or artwork by Gareth Hector 1
R423 R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Save R40 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

By the early months of 1944 in the Pacific, the US Navy's burgeoning force of carrier-based F6F-3/5 Hellcats had pretty much wiped the skies clear of Japanese fighters during a series of one-sided aerial engagements. However, starting in October they faced the superb Kawanishi N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai, a formidable fighter with improved armament, a powerful engine and excellent manoeuvrability that in contrast to earlier Japanese fighters had the ability to withstand a greater degree of battle damage.

Japanese pilots using this aircraft would claim more than 170 aerial victories over Kyushu and whilst escorting Kamikazes attacking Allied ships off Okinawa. US Navy Hellcat pilots in turn were credited with many of the scores of Shiden-Kais that were downed attempting to defend Japan. This fully illustrated book compares these two fascinating aircraft, using specially commissioned artwork, first-hand accounts and a thorough technical analysis.

A-7 Corsair II Units 1975-91 (Paperback): Peter Mersky A-7 Corsair II Units 1975-91 (Paperback)
Peter Mersky; Illustrated by Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector; Contributions by Tony Holmes, Mike Crutch; Cover design or artwork by …
R513 R465 Discovery Miles 4 650 Save R48 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

At the A-7 Corsair II's peak in the mid-1980s, some 30 US Navy squadrons flew various versions of the aircraft, including six Naval Air Reserve units, and these many of these units saw action across the Middle East. By the time the jet saw combat in Operation Desert Storm (1991), there remained only two fleet squadrons - many fleet squadrons having either disestablished or transitioned to the F/A 18 Hornet - but both of these units (VA-46 and VA-72) played a major role in the campaign to free Kuwait. The book details the technological development and improvements that were introduced to the airframe post-Vietnam (the FLIR targeting pod from 1979 and AGM-88 HARM missile from 1983 being the most important), and how they shaped operational employment of the aircraft. The jet's combat experiences in conflicts during the 1970s (Cambodia), 1980s (Lebanon, Grenada, Libya and Iran), and 1990s (Iraq) are explained in detail, and Peter Mersky's expert analysis is supported by numerous first-hand accounts from naval aviators that saw action with the A-7 during these campaigns.

Soul On Empty (Paperback): Toni Holmes Soul On Empty (Paperback)
Toni Holmes
R431 R400 Discovery Miles 4 000 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

What is a Soul on Empty? Could it be you? Someone you know perhaps? Or someone you may be passing everyday. When you take this journey you will see an unfolding. You shall begin to hear a part of yourself and your tongue shall be loosed, to tell your own story. ...someone was sobbing towards the back of the room. They all turned around literally at the same time. It was like a moment in time that stood still...When he looked at me his eyes pierced something in my heart that made me know nothing could ever make sense in my life unless he said something to me. Before they would take him out of the room I just had to say something to him...Before he went away and it was too late and I could never find him again.

Nakajima B5N 'Kate' and B6N 'Jill' Units (Paperback): Jim Laurier Nakajima B5N 'Kate' and B6N 'Jill' Units (Paperback)
Jim Laurier; Mark Chambers, Tony Holmes; Cover design or artwork by Mark Postlethwaite
R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Entering service during the Sino-Japanese War, the Nakajima B5N (code-named 'Kate') excelled and went on to achieve surprising and dramatic successes in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It also contributed to the sinking of the US aircraft carriers USS Lexington at the Battle of the Coral Sea, USS Yorktown at the Battle of Midway, and USS Hornet at the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands. Its replacement, the Nakajima B6N 'Jill', while a marked improvement over its illustrious predecessor, was never able to achieve its full potential in combat due to advances in Allied aircraft, finding itself relegated to the dreaded Kamikaze strikes in the latter part of the war. Using previously unpublished photographs as well as colour illustrations, this book will cover the history of the 'Kate' and 'Jill' torpedo/attack bombers, including their design and development, as well as the combat highs and lows of the Imperial Japanese Navy's premier torpedo-bombers.

Spitfire II/V vs Bf 109F - Channel Front 1940-42 (Paperback): Tony Holmes Spitfire II/V vs Bf 109F - Channel Front 1940-42 (Paperback)
Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Jim Laurier, Gareth Hector
R483 Discovery Miles 4 830 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

With stunning artwork and detailed analysis, this volume provides a pilot's view of the dramatic clashes between these two legendary fighters, as some of the most gifted and 'big name' aces of World War II went head to head in the skies of North-West Europe. As the Battle of Britain approached its conclusion, two new versions of the famous Spitfire and Messerschmitt Bf 109 arrived on the scene. The RAF could see that the Luftwaffe were stepping down their incursions into British airspace, and went on to the offensive. The Spitfire Mark II, and increasingly the Mark V, would fly over the picturesque English channel in fighter sweeps, or to escort vulnerable Blenheim bombers - waiting for them was the Bf 109F 'Friedrich'. Yet despite the reversal of offensive and defensive dispositions, and despite the Luftwaffe deploying the bulk of their fighter strength to the Eastern Front in 1941, the Jagdflieger were able to inflict severe losses on their RAF counterparts.

J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces (Paperback): Yasuho Izawa, Tony Holmes J2M Raiden and N1K1/2 Shiden/Shiden-Kai Aces (Paperback)
Yasuho Izawa, Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Jim Laurier; Cover design or artwork by Mark Postlethwaite
R510 Discovery Miles 5 100 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Although seen as a replacement for the A6M Zero-sen carrier-based fighter, the Mitsubishi J2M Raiden was actually designed as a land-based naval interceptor optimised for speed rather than manoeuvrability. Engine cooling problems for its Mitsubishi Kasai 23 engine, airflow and flight control issues plagued the Raiden's development, but despite these production delays, aces Sadaaki Akamatsu Yoshihiro Aoki, Susumu Ito and Susumu Ishihara all claimed significant scores in the Raiden. Kawanishi's N1K family of fighters were privately developed by the manufacturer from the N1K Kyofu floatplane fighter. Again plagued by structural and engine maladies, the N1K1-J Shiden eventually entered frontline service in time to see considerable action in the doomed defence of the Philippines in October 1944. Despite suffering heavy losses, the units equipped with new fighter proved that the N1K could more than hold its own against P-38s and F6Fs. The improved N1K2-J Shiden-KAI started to reach the frontline by late 1944 - in time for defence of the Home Islands. Here, it proved to be the best IJN fighter of the war.

Hurricane Aces 1939-40 (Paperback): Tony Holmes Hurricane Aces 1939-40 (Paperback)
Tony Holmes; Illustrated by Keith Fretwell
R626 R508 Discovery Miles 5 080 Save R118 (19%) Out of stock

The Hawker Hurricane was the Raf's first monoplane fighter, and it dragged the air force into a position where it could defend Britain in its 'hour of need'. Prior to the Battle of Britain, a number of squadrons equipped with the fighter had seen action firstly in the 'Phoney War', and then during the disastrous campaign in France. Pilots like 'Cobber' Kain had achieved impressive scores in the face of overwhelming LUftwaffe forces, and although the RAF lost no less than 386 Hurricanes during the Blitzkried, it gave many pilots valuable experience. Hawker fighters outnumbered Spitfires during the Battle of Britain by three to one, and downed far mor aircraft. Overseas, a handful of pilots put up stiff resistance against Germany's Italian ally in Libya and Egypt, and also over Malta.

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