Aircraft: General Interest Books

Presented in a large format, this illustrated book presents a celebration of a great British invention, of the men and women who flew it and supported its development, and of the industry that manufactured both the aircraft and the Rolls-Royce engines that powered them.

Provides an insight into what it takes to own, restore and operate a Spitfire. This book also offers an insight into the engineering and construction of this aeroplane.

A beautifully designed book with pull-outs in the style of BRUNEL: THE MAN WHO BUILT THE WORLD, telling the inside story of an icon with a special place in the affections of a nation.

The legendary Avro Lancaster receives the famous Haynes manual treatment with the full co-operation and authorisation of the Royal Air Force. This book provides an insight into what it takes to restore and operate a Lancaster, as well as a wonderful insight into the engineering and construction of this remarkable aeroplane.

The gripping saga of the plane that carried Britain through the Second World War

An impassioned biography of the Supermarine Spitfire, the world's most famous and beautiful fighter aircraft and the men and the women who designed, built and flew her. Now in paperback.

The Avro Lancaster is one of the most well known and revered aircraft in aviation history. The RAF's heavy bomber was developed during the early years of World War 2 when Britain's only means of taking the offensive to Germany was through the RAF's strategic night bombing campaign. This book contains photographs of the Lancaster bomber.

Offers accounts of some 100 aircraft crashes in 65 locations around the county. This title presents each chapter with the name of the area in which the crash occurred in order to allow the reader to make the connection with the appropriate part of the county.

Compelling and dramatic insights into crucial moments inside the cockpit.

Provides information about aeroplanes from old chariot the Spitfire right through to the Aircanad BD-19 RGS. This work includes technical bits from the specification of every plane, to country of origin, type, performance and climb rate as well as quotes.

The fully-updated fifth edition of the bestselling guide to the world's aircraft.

Presents a story of the RAF's Avro Lancaster bomber. This book covers the Lancaster's genesis, first flight and flight testing, its part in the bomber offensive during the Second World War and how this iconic aircraft lives on in the 21st Century. It includes a listing of surviving Lancasters and where to see them.

The future of Europe depended on Britain. A self-confident Herman Goring thought that it would be only a matter of weeks before his planes had forced Britain to surrender. The courage, resourcefulness and brilliant organisation of RAF were to prove him wrong. This book tells the saga of the plane that carried Britan through the Second World War.

The Supermarine Spitfire is probably the most famous fighter aircraft of all time. This story is a picture-led account with a short text supported by a comprehensive selection of 40 colour and 40 black & white photographs showing the Spitfire at all stages of its life.

Concorde was the first commercially successful airliner capable of speeds greater than twice the speed of sound. A celebration of Concorde, this new edition looks in more detail at the French side of the story, and has been officially endorsed by British Airways.

Encompasses the entire history of flight, from the days of legends, balloons and gliders to high-tech aircrafts. This book presents a chronological timeline of aviation events - aircraft first flights, aviation records, weapons development, and wars. It also includes illustrations of more than 250 aircrafts.

The RAF's huge delta-wing Vulcan jet nuclear bomber is an enduring image of the Cold War era. It was adapted for conventional bombing and saw active service in the Falklands War. This colour tribute to the Avro Vulcan by an aviation journalist discusses its development and provides a history of XH558.

Recording the legacy of flying the DC-3 in the Rocky Mountains with Frontier Airlines, this book tells the stories of the pilots who flew from 1946 to 1986. It offers firsthand retellings of how pilots dealt with early navigation methods. It is suitable for both aviation-history enthusiasts and pilots.

A picture-led account of Concorde with a short but authoritative text supported by a comprehensive selection of 80 colour and black and white photographs showing Concorde at all stages of its life. Peter R. March's narrative covers the background; testing times; the fight for survival; into service; success and disaster; and grounded.