Explores the conversion of post-WWII U.S. military aircraft into remotely piloted drones, including secret projects.This is an account of a fascinating but largely unknown aspect of post World War 2...
RAF Reconnaissance and Support Projects Since 1945
by Chris Gibson
Price: $49.95
ISBN: 9781800353084
Publisher: Crecy
Pub Date: 2024-12-05
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Hikoki
336 Pages
Chronicles the evolution of RAF support units since 1945, detailing their diverse roles and aircraft used for reconnaissance, air defense, and VIP transport.This book is a history of RAF support units...
Surveys World War II U.S. fighter prototypes from 1940-1946 that never entered production, showcasing innovative designs.During World War II, America's air arms fielded some superlative fighters such...
USAAF Airborne Signals Intelligence Development and Operations 1942-1945
by William M. Cahill
Price: $49.95
ISBN: 9781800352971
Publisher: Crecy
Pub Date: 2024-05-28
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Hikoki
280 Pages
During World War Two, the USAAF swiftly developed and deployed airborne signals intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft, pioneering advanced radar technologies and operational tactics amidst wartime challenges.The...
The Last Generation of British Piston Engine Fighters
by Tony Buttler
Price: $56.95
ISBN: 9781800352735
Publisher: Crecy
Pub Date: 2023-06-23
Format: Hardcover
Imprint: Hikoki
288 Pages
"This was clearly a labour of love, and it shows." — The Aviation HistorianThis book examines the last generation of high-performance British propeller-driven fighters, types such as the Firecrest,...
In the years after the Second World War, aircraft optimised for various kinds of special missions began assuming ever-greater importance in the inventories of the world's leading air forces. The Soviet...
Close support for the Army by the Royal Air Force evolved during WWII from being virtually non-existent to a fully developed part of the battle plan. Nowhere was co-operation more refined and developed than in the Mediterranean theatre.
Building on lessons learned during the Second World War, there has been continual investment in training aircraft and equipment as aviation technology and aerial warfare has evolved. The Air Staff,...
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