Allied Aircraft Of World War Ii

Author : Graham White
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780768095555

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Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II by Graham White Pdf

Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II, now in its second edition, coalesces multiple aspects of war-driven aviation and its amazing technical accomplishments, leading to the allied victory during the second world war. Not by chance, the air battles that took place then defined much of the outcome of one of the bloodiest conflicts in modern history. Forward-thinking airplane design had to be developed quickly as the war raged on, and the engines that propelled them were indeed the focus of intense cutting-edge engineering efforts. Flying higher, faster, and taking the enemy down before they even noticed your presence became a matter of life or death for the allied forces. Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II, Second Edition, addresses British- and American-developed engines. It looks at the piston engines in detail as they supported amazing wins both in the heat of the air battles, and on the ground supplying and giving cover to the troops. This new edition, fully revised by the original author, Graham White, offers new images and information, in addition to expanded specifications on the Rolls-Royce/ Packard Merlin and the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines. Jay Leno, a known enthusiast, wrote the Foreword.

Author : Christopher Chant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 1782742077

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Allied Aircraft of World War II by Christopher Chant Pdf

"The material in this volume has previously appeared in: The essential aircraft identification guide: Allied fighters 1939-45 and The essential aircraft identification guide: Allied bombers 1939-45"--Title page verso.

Author : Graham White
Publisher : SAE International
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-16
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780768095548

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Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II by Graham White Pdf

Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II, now in its second edition, coalesces multiple aspects of war-driven aviation and its amazing technical accomplishments, leading to the allied victory during the second world war. Not by chance, the air battles that took place then defined much of the outcome of one of the bloodiest conflicts in modern history. Forward-thinking airplane design had to be developed quickly as the war raged on, and the engines that propelled them were indeed the focus of intense cutting-edge engineering efforts. Flying higher, faster, and taking the enemy down before they even noticed your presence became a matter of life or death for the allied forces. Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II, Second Edition, addresses British- and American-developed engines. It looks at the piston engines in detail as they supported amazing wins both in the heat of the air battles, and on the ground supplying and giving cover to the troops. This new edition, fully revised by the original author, Graham White, offers new images and information, in addition to expanded specifications on the Rolls-Royce/ Packard Merlin and the Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engines. Jay Leno, a known enthusiast, wrote the Foreword.

Author : Chris Chant
Publisher : Mini Encyclopedia
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1838861904

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Aircraft of World War II by Chris Chant Pdf

Author : Chris Chant
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 076033451X

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Allied Fighters 1939-45 by Chris Chant Pdf

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Allied fighter aircraft and their markings with exhaustive captions and specifications, The Essential Identification Guide: Allied Fighters 1939--45 is the definitive study of the equipment and organization of the Allies fighter units throughout the war. Organized by theatre of operations, the book describes in depth the various units that were fighting on the front at key points in the war and describes the models of aircraft in service with each unit along with their individual and squadron markings. With information boxes accompanying the full-color artworks, The Essential Identification Guide: Allied Fighters1939--45 is an essential reference guide for modelers and any enthusiast with an interest in the aircraft of the period.

Author : Don Berliner
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848842656

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Surviving Fighter Aircraft of World War Two by Don Berliner Pdf

This is a guide to the existing WWII aircraft to be found in aviation museums throughout the world. Each DPS contains a colour photo of an example of the aircraft as viewed in an aviation museum, examples of different marks and a textual resume of the type with statistics.

Author : Enzo Angelucci,Paolo Matricardi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Airplanes, Military
ISBN : 8880956884

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Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft by Enzo Angelucci,Paolo Matricardi Pdf

This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.

Author : Stephen Chapis,Andrew Thomas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9781472823533

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Allied Jet Killers of World War 2 by Stephen Chapis,Andrew Thomas Pdf

Allied fighter pilots began encountering German jets – principally the outstanding Me 262 fighter – from the autumn of 1944. Stunned by the aircraft's speed and rate of climb, it took USAAF and RAF units time to work out how to combat this deadly threat as the Luftwaffe targeted the medium and heavy bombers attacking targets across the Reich. A number of high-scoring aces from the Eighth Air Force (Drew, Glover, Meyer, Norley and Yeager, to name but a few) succeeded in claiming Me 262s, Me 163 and Ar 234s during the final months of the campaign, as did RAF aces like Tony Gaze and 'Foob' Fairbanks. The exploits of both famous and little-known pilots will be chronicled in this volume, detailing how they pushed their P-47s, P-51s, Spitfires and Tempests to the limits of their performance in order to down the Luftwaffe's 'wonder weapons'.

Author : Hans-Werner Lerche
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Air pilots, Military
ISBN : WISC:89005998976

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Luftwaffe Test Pilot by Hans-Werner Lerche Pdf

Afprøvning af erobrede flytyper (Beuteflugzeugen) i det tidligere Luftwaffen-Testzentrum, Rechlin, under 2. verdenskrig. Forfatteren virkede endvidere som testpilot på mange af Tysklands egne nyudviklede fly. Fløj ialt 125 forskellige flytyper.

Author : Thomas Newdick
Publisher : Technical Guides
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : 1782744746

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Japanese Aircraft of World War II by Thomas Newdick Pdf

Illustrated with detailed artworks of Japanese aircraft and their markings, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is a detailed guide to all the aircraft deployed by the Japanese military from the Second Sino-Japanese War to the surrender in the Pacific in August 1945. Organized alphabetically by manufacturer, this book includes every type of aircraft, from fighters to seaplanes, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo bombers and carrier aircraft. All the best-known types are featured, such as the Mitsubishi G4M 'Betty', Nakajima B6N2 Tenzan, Aichi B7A2 Ryusei torpedo bomber and the world- famous Mitsubishi A6M 'Zero' fighter. The entries are accompanied by exhaustive captions and specifications. The guide is illustrated with profile artworks, three-views, and special cutaway artworks of the more famous aircraft in service, such as the Aichi D3A1 'Val', Mitsubishi A6M2 Reisen, and Nakajima Ki.27 'Nate'. Illustrated with more than 120 artworks, Japanese Aircraft of World War II is an essential reference guide for modellers and enthusiasts with an interest in military aircraft of World War II.

Author : Philip Handleman
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1848843089

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Flying Legends of World War II by Philip Handleman Pdf

More than thirty Allied Forces' WWII aircraft types are illustrated in many rare and previously unpublished black and white and color photographs. Each type is described giving vital data on development history, combat record, famous pilots and significant air battles. Performance, range and weapon loads are also included. The unique color photographs are from the collection of the late William B. Slate, an aviation photographer who strove to capture the thrilling perspective that can only come from close-up, in-flight vantage points from an aircraft flying in formation.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1961
Category : United States
ISBN : 9781428915855

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Air Force Combat Units of World War II by Maurer Maurer Pdf

Author : Thomas Newdick
Publisher : Amber Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1782749713

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German Bomber Aircraft of World War II by Thomas Newdick Pdf

Author : David Fairbank White,Margaret Stanback White
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9781524746346

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Wings of War by David Fairbank White,Margaret Stanback White Pdf

The incredible, untold story behind the rise of the P-51 Mustang, the World War II fighter plane that destroyed the Luftwaffe and made D-Day possible “Aviation buffs will cheer this high-flying saga.”—Publishers Weekly • “[A] fascinating book about passion and innovation.”—Walter Isaacson • “An essential book for those who appreciate tales of military bravery, and also for all seeking understanding of decision-making under pressure. A major contribution.”—E. J. Dionne, Jr. When the P-51 Mustang began tearing across European skies in early 1944, the Allies had been losing the air war for years. Staggering numbers of bomber crews, both British and American, had been shot down and killed thanks to the Luftwaffe’s superior fighter force. Not only did the air war appear grim, but any landing of troops in France was impossible while German fighters hunted overhead. But behind the scenes, a team of visionaries had begun to design a bold new type of airplane, one that could outrun and outmaneuver Germany’s best. Wings of War is the incredible true story of the P-51 Mustang fighter and the unlikely crew of designers, engineers, test pilots, and army officers who brought it from the drafting table to the skies over World War II. This is hardly a straightforward tale of building an airplane—for years, the team was stymied by corruption within the defense industry and stonewalled by the Army Air Forces, who failed to understand the Mustang’s potential. But when squadrons of Mustangs were finally unleashed over Hitler’s empire, the Luftwaffe was decimated within months, clearing the skies for D-Day. A compelling, character-focused narrative replete with innovation, determination, and bravery, Wings of War is the never-before-told story of the airplane that truly changed the course of World War II.

Author : Nancy Robinson Masters
Publisher : Children's Press
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03
Category : History
ISBN : 0516213164

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Fighter Planes of World War II by Nancy Robinson Masters Pdf

Introduces various kinds of fighter planes used by the Army Air Force and by the Navy and Marines during World War II, their missions, and the weapons employed. Also includes information on the German and Japanese fighters used in World War II.