AVIATION BOOKS AND MODELING RESOURCES
★ NORTH AMERICAN B-45 TORNADO
Geoffrey Hays This book is presented in
12 chapters detailing B-45A, B-45C and
RB-45C design, production, performance,
payload, endurance and operations as it
served as a bomber, reconnaissance and
flight test aircraft. 8-1/2 x 11, 264 pgs,
450 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-73497-
279-5 Item # GB2795 .................. $56.95
NORTH AMERICAN FJ-1 FURY Steve
Ginter 8-1/2 x 11, 30 pgs, 60 b/w photos.
Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-07-3.
Item # GB207P.........$16.95 POD Book
NORTH AMERICAN FJ-2 FURY Steve
Ginter 8-1/2 x 11, 46 pgs, 85 b/w photos.
Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-10-3.
Item # GB210P ......... $17.95 POD Book
NORTH AMERICAN FJ-3/3M FURY Steve
Ginter 8-1/2 x 11, 192 pgs, 210 photos.
Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-984611-41-6.
Item # GB141 ................................$44.95
NORTH AMERICAN FJ-4/4B FURY Steve
Ginter 8-1/2 x 11, 106 pgs, 260 b/w photos.
Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-25-7.
Item # GB225P........ $26.95 POD Book
NORTH AMERICAN F-107A William Simone
F-107A scored several firsts. Among
them were a truly unique flight control
system, an advanced inlet system, and the
incorporation of a semi-submerged store.
It was also the last of a long line of North
American fighters to be built. 8-1/2 x 11,
145 pgs, 209 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-
942612-98-1. Item # GB298 .........$29.95
NORTH AMERICAN F-86 SABREJET
DAY FIGHTERS — WarbirdTech Vol. 3
Chris Hughes and Walter Dranem Includes
early engineering studies from
SP-86 through A, E, F, and H models, air
combat accounts, model-by-model tech
evolution, hundreds of photos, and excerpts
from the tech manual. The photos
in this edition are black & white.
8-1/2 x 11, 100 pgs, 204 b/w photos,
Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-217-5.
Item # SP466P .....$24.95 POD Book
NORTH AMERICAN F-86H SABRE DOG
Earl Berlin This book lists all the squadrons
of the USAF and the Air National
Guard that used the F-86H. It talks about
the modification made to the aircraft
along with the in-flight evaluation of the
F-86H-1 by Corwin “Corky” Meyer and
tells how it compares with the Grumman
F9F-8 Cougar. 8-1/2 x 11, 145 pgs, 231
photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-89-9.
Item # GB289 ................................$29.95
NORTH AMERICAN P-51H MUSTANG
David McLaren The North American
Aviation Corporation’s series of “Lightweight”
Mustangs, the XP-51F, XP51G,
XP-51J, and ultimately the P-51H, came
as a result of North American’s further
development of its standard P-51A and
B/C designs. 8-1/2 x 11, 114 pgs, 200
photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-942612-92-9.
Item # GB292 ............................... $22.95
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NORTH AMERICAN SABRE DOG USAF
F-86D/L Duncan Curtis Covers the US Air
Force usage of the F-86D/K/Ls. Duncan
Curtis documents the Air Force operational
history of the F-86D/l. 8-1/2 x 11,
114 pgs, 227 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-
942612-94-3. Item # GB294 ......... $22.95
NORTHROP BT-1 Steve Ginter The
Northrop BT-1 was one of many military
applications, derived from the original
Northrop Gamma designs, which in turn
was developed into the SBD Dauntless
through the interim XBT-2. Includes BT-1
assignments from the Monthly Status of
Naval Aircraft Report. 8-1/2 x 11, 88 pgs,
b/w photos throughout. Sftbd. ISBN 978-
0-984611-43-0. Item # GB143 ...... $22.95
NORTHROP F-5/F-20/T-38—WBT Vol. 44
Frederick A. Johnsen This book depicts
F-5s, T-38s, and the few F-20s in many
guises. Technical drawings and detail photos
show the inner workings. Declassified
documents illuminate the story of the
USAF F-5s combat-tested in Vietnam.
8-1/2 x 11, 108 pgs, over 300 b/w photos.
Sftbd. ISBN 1-58007-214-4.
Item # SP094P .........$26.95 POD Book
ON ATLAS’ SHOULDERS: RAF Transport
Aircraft Projects Since 1945 Chris Gibson
Illustrated throughout with photographs,
drawings, and specially commissioned
artwork, this is a unique reference to the
aircraft and technologies developed for logistics
support of the British armed forces
since 1945. 8-1/4 x 11-3/4, 176 pgs, over
25 photos. Hdbd. 978-1-902109-51-0.
Item # HK951 ................................ $49.95
PADDY FINUCANE: Fighter Ace Doug
Stokes With the full cooperation of the Finucane
family, the myth of a wild fighting
Irishman can at last be eliminated to reveal a
thoughtful, highly disciplined, and respected
individual: a man born to lead. 6 x 9-1/4, 208
pgs, 60 photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-0-85979-
180-9. Item # AD180 ........................$19.95
PAINTING AVIATION’S LEGENDS: The Art
of Mike Machat Mike Machat Through
his award-winning artwork, Mike Machat
has documented aviation history for the
past 40 years in ways never before seen, a
process made possible by flying in many
of the aircraft he painted, and developing
lifelong personal friendships with pilots of
the aircraft he has preserved for history.
10 x 10, 192 pgs, 125 b/w and 200 color
photos. Hdbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-236-6.
Item # MM236 .............................$39.95
★ THE PHANTOM OF SCARPA FLOW Alexandre
Korganoff This book investigates
both phantoms of Scapa Flow beginning
with a dramatic reconstruction of the German
operation. The second part is the result
of research in both Britain and Germany,
including much evidence gathered from
surviving eyewitnesses on both sides. 5 x
7-3/4, 220 pgs. Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-910809-
79-2 Item # AD519 .........................$12.95
PILOT’S NOTES A series of books
that provide, for the first time, the detailed
information pilots need to know
about the aircraft they are flying.
Consolidated Catalina Item # AD918 .... $9.95
Douglas Boston 4 Item # AD927 ........... $9.95
Handley Page Halifax Item # AD9032 ... $9.95
Hawker Hurricane II Item # AD933 ....... $9.95
Hawker Typhoon 1A & 1B
Item # AD934 ...................................... $9.95
Messerschmitt Me 109 Item # AD119 ... $9.95
North American Mustang III
Item # AD941 ...................................... $9.95
PILOT MAKER: THE INCREDIBLE T-6
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 ......$31.95 POD Book
POSTWAR BRITISH MILITARY AIRCRAFT:
A Colour Photographic Record from
1945-1970 Tony Buttler The author has
been collecting rare color photographs of
post-war, Cold War–era aircraft over many
years. This book provides a complete photographic
survey (1945–1970) of all manufacturers
and the major aircraft in a variety
of markings as well as many of the rarer
types and prototypes that flew. 8-1/2 x 11,
128 pgs, 225 color photos. Hdbd. ISBN
978-1-85780-329-7. Item # MC329 $34.95
BEST SELLER
R-4360: Pratt & Whitney’s Major Miracle
Graham White Provides a detailed account of
the inner workings of the R-4360. Also covered
is the engine’s development history,
variations, and its military, commercial, and
racing applications. The photos in this edition
are black & white. 7 x 10, 608 pgs, 624+ b/w
photos. Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-173-4.
Item # SP097P .............$79.95 POD Book
RADICAL WINGS & WIND TUNNELS: Advanced
Concepts Tested at NASA Langley
Joseph R. Chambers & Mark A. Chambers
This book presents a
behind-the-scenes look at how NACA, and
today’s NASA, use wind tunnels and flight
testing to advance aeronautical science.
The photos in this edition are black &
white. 8-1/2 x 11, 160 pgs, 290 b/w photos.
Sftbd. ISBN 978-1-58007-219-9.
Item # SP116P ........$33.95 POD Book
RAF AIRFIELDS OF WORLD WAR 2
Jonathan Falconer This book provides
comprehensive coverage of the airfields,
bases, and squadrons of the RAF’s three
main frontline commands in Britain during
WWII: the Fighter, Bomber, and Coastal
Commands. 8-1/2 x 11, 320 pgs, 320
photos. Hdbd. ISBN 978-1-85780-349-5.
Item # MC349 ...............................$59.95
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