AVIATION HISTORY ����ITEM NEW TO THIS CATALOG Note: Prices subject to change. 13 POD = Print On Demand book see page 23 for more info. GEE BEE RACERS: A Legacy of Speed Charles Mendenhall & Tom Murphy The only work ever available that covers the entire line of Granville Bros. projects including all models of their sport and racing planes, as well as the drawings for a proposed Indy race car. 7 x 10, 180 pgs, 83 b/w photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-933424-05-0. Item # SP405P .........$29.95 POD Book GRIFFON-POWERED MUSTANGS - RPT v. 1 Nick Veronico & Kevin Grantham Includes world record setting Red Baron; World Jet Mustang development and racing history; the evolution of Miss Ashley II, airframe and cockpit modifications, including Lear Jet Wings; F-86 tail; Griffon engine development; and unlimited racing results. The photos in this edition are black & white. 8-1/2 x 11, 102 pgs, 150 b/w photos. Sftbd. 978-1-58007-184-0. Item # SP034P ...........$21.95 POD Book GRUMMAN F6F HELLCAT Corky Meyer & Steve Ginter The Grumman F6F Hellcat was the most important Naval aircraft in WWII. Without it the Pacific war would have had a very protracted conclusion. Covers the F6Fs development, testing, and production written by Grumman’s test pilot “Corky” Meyer followed by technical details and a running combat narrative. 8-1/2 x 11, 224 pgs, 742 b/w photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-9846114-5-4. Item # GB145 ................................. $49.95 GRUMMAN F7F TIGERCAT Steve Ginter The first twin engine with tricycle undercarriage. It was heavily armed with four 20-mm guns in the wing roots and four 50-cals in the nose with strong point under the wings and fuselage to carry bombs and the Navy torpedo. 8-1/2 x 11, 176 pgs, 400 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612- 75-2. Item # GB275 ...................... $34.95 GRUMMAN F8F BEARCAT Steve Ginter When planning a replacement for their successful F6F Hellcat carrier fighter, Grumman chose to build as lightweight a design as possible around the most reliable large radial engine. The result was the F8F Bearcat, which was often called a “hot rod” by its pilots for its fantastic acceleration and climbing ability. 8-1/2 x 11, 217 pgs. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-80-6. Item # GB280 ................................ $39.95 GRUMMAN F9F PANTHER/COUGAR: First Grumman Cat of the Jet Age Brad Elward This book tells the story of the pivotal F9F Panther from its initial concept through early design and manufacturing, flight test, aircraft carrier trials, and combat operations during the Korean War. Detailed appendices provide complete data on F9F production numbers, carrier deployments, and squadron histories. 8-1/2 x 11, 160 pgs, 250 b/w & 50 color photos. Hdbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-145-1. Item # SP145 ................................ $29.95 GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS Steve Ginter The Grumman HU-16 Albatross has been used by more than two dozen armed forces throughout the world. It has become one of those hand-me-down aircraft like the venerable DC-3/C-47 and is still in use today. 8-1/2 x 11, 72 pgs, 213 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-11-0. Item # GB211 ................................ $16.95 GRUMMAN S2F/S-2 TRACKER PART ONE: Development, Testing, Variants, and Foreign Users Tommy H. Thomason & Bob Kowalski Describes the history and service of this dependable carrier-based antisubmarine aircraft, both in military and civilian roles. 8-1/2 x 11, 200 pgs, 498 photos and drawings. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-9968258-2-5. Item # GB582 ..................................$46.95 GRUMMAN S2F/S-2 TRACKER AND WF- 2/E-1B TRACER PART TWO Steve Ginter & Douglas Siegfried Covers the operational history of the aircraft in squadron service including the reserves and training squadrons and as a squadron utility and command aircraft at naval air stations and facilities. 8-1/2 x 11, 248 pgs, 608 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-9968258-3-2. Item # GB583 ................................ $52.95 GRUMMAN XF10F-1 JAGUAR SWINGWING Corky Meyer The unusual and innovative swing-wing Jaguar program ended up being a one-airplane project even though during its development, orders were placed for 112 aircraft. That ship, BuNo 124435, was flown by only one pilot, Corwin “Corky” Meyer. 8-1/2 x 11, 32 pgs, 53 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0- 942612-26-4. Item # GB226 ......... $10.95 GUNSHIPS: The Story of Spooky, Shadow, Stinger and Spectre Wayne Mutza Details the aerial gunship. This book covers them all: AC-47s, AC-119s, AC-123s, and multiple mini-gun and cannon-equipped AC-130s. The photos in this edition are black and white. 9 x 9, 204 pgs, 345 b/w photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-228-1. Item # SP123P ........$29.95 POD BOOK HARRIER Tim McLelland This book presents comprehensive and detailed information about the Harrier, and includes over 400 superb photographs, 45 color artworks, technical drawings, and extensive pilot notes. 8-1/2 x 11-1/4, 336 pgs, 445 photos. Hdbd. ISBN 978-1-906537-20-3. Item # CP720 ................................ $74.95 HAWKER HUNTER Tim McClelland A comprehensive work of reference and an authoritative history, this book covers the origins of the aircraft from both the P1040 and P1052 swept-wing versions and moves through design and development of the twin-seat, dual-control Hunter T7 to the “ultimate” FGA.Mk.9. 7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 336 pgs, 250 b/w photos, 20 color drawings. Hdbd. ISBN 978-0-85979-123-6. Item # AD123 ................................ $54.95 HAWKER SEA FURY – WBT VOL. 37 Kev Darling The Hawker Sea Fury is a bit of a mystery to most aircraft enthusiasts. In this volume the author traces the intertwined development of the Hawker and the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, a relationship that culminated in the Sea Fury. The story is told with a large collection of photographs – rare vintage shots of the Sea Fury in action along with newer images of restored warbirds. 8-1/2 x 11, 104 pgs, over 150 b/w photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-204-5. Item # SP063P ........ $21.95 POD Book HELICOPTER GUNSHIPS: Deadly Combat Weapon Systems Wayne Mutza This book begins with the Vietnam War as the ultimate proving ground that first used helicopter gunships and saw the development of other rotary-wing weapons systems. It also explores the experimental Comanche, Blackhawk, and Apache. 8-1/2 x 11, 208 pgs, 100 b/w & 200 color photos, 20 illus. Hdbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-154-3. Item # SP154 ................................$39.95 HORTEN HO 229: The Spirit of Thuringia Andrei Shepelev & Huib Ottens With emphasis on the build and structure of the Ho 229, this book features the most extensive set of accurate scale drawings ever produced by internationally acclaimed draughtsman Arthur Bentley. This book represents the most thorough technical study of the Ho 229 ever produced and will appeal to historians and modelers alike. 9 x 12, 128 pgs, 200 photos. Hdbd. ISBN 978-1-903223-66-6. Item # CP366 ...............................$49.95 HYPERSONIC: The Story of the North American X-15 (SOFTBOUND EDITION OF A BEST SELLER!) Dennis R. Jenkins & Tony R. Landis This is the most extensively researched history of the X-15 program yet produced, written with the cooperation of surviving X-15 pilots as well as many other program principals. It covers the tasks of converting and testing the B-52 carrier airplanes and more. 9 x 9, 276 pgs, 500 b/w & 50 color photos, 100 drawings. Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-131-4. Item # SP131 .................................. $28.95 THE INCREDIBLE T-6 PILOT MAKER Walt Ohlrich, Jr & Jeff Ethell Harvard, Texan, J-Bird, T-6, whatever name you give the aircraft, it was the right plane, in the right place, at the right time. One of the most important aircraft to emerge from the 1930s, it proved to be an excellent training machine for fledgling pilots throughout the world. This book documents the fascinating story of this important aircraft. 7 x 10, 146 pgs, 220 b/w photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-933424-34-0. Item # SP434P .........$24.95 POD Book
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