All aspects of aviation history are covered in authoritative detail by Tempest Books, an imprint of Mortons Books. The aviators and aircraft of the Second World War are profiled by our titles alongside more modern fighters, bombers, reconnaissance aircraft and transports. ‘Secret projects’ and experimental designs are also an important part of the Tempest Books portfolio.
Half Century, Baby! marks the 50th anniversary of the first two Grumman F-14A fleet squadrons (VF-1 and VF-2) receiving their first Tomcats during the summer of 1973.
This collection of more than 150 high-quality images offers a unique perspective on the historic aircraft and hard-working personnel of the unique Battle of Britain Memorial Flight based at RAF Coningsby...
Showcases over 350 detailed artworks of Rolls-Royce Merlin-powered Spitfires, from prototype to late-war Seafires, featuring RAF aces and Allied color schemes.Supermarine’s iconic Spitfire needs little...
Explores Germany's innovative WWII aircraft designs, brought to life with vibrant artwork and detailed historical insights.The Second World War was a time of tremendous technological progress in aviation...
The air base at Waddington has been home to the RAF’s most valuable surveillance, intelligence-gathering, communications and electronic warfare assets for more than three decades.During the 1990s,...
Aerial mining by RAF Bomber Command was a vital part of the Allied war effort – claiming far more tonnage of Axis shipping destroyed than direct attack by either Coastal or Bomber Command itself....
Reliable and rugged with enough firepower to get the job done, Fairey’s Fulmar fighter and reconnaissance aircraft was an essential weapon in the Fleet Air Arm’s arsenal during the Second World...
Harrier Boys, Volume One: Cold War Through the Falklands, 1969-1990, Bob Marston, who flew Harriers for many years, draws together accounts from others who worked with this unique jet through its history.
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