Flugzeuge & Luftfahrt

Stanley Hooker joined the Bristol Aeroplane Company in 1949 and tugged a rather reluctant company

The airships developed at Kingsnorth Airship Station in Kent played a vital role during the First

Catch a rare glimpse into the training of the nation's defence personnel, as pilot turned flying

'an excellent read' - AEROSPACE magazine In 1915, Westland Aircraft Works was established in the

R.J. Mitchell was virtually self-taught and almost all his aircraft were slow-flying seaplanes. The

The Dennis company has been building vehicles since 1895, making it the oldest continuously

This book is designed to supplement the instruction a student receives during his or her course.

The Helicopter Pilot's Companion is essential reading for those who are considering training to be

An innovation in aviation development, Concorde was the subject of political rivalry, deceit and

From Catch Me if You Can to the Zambian attempt to join the Space Race using a 40-gallon oil drum,

In December 1943, a top secret contract (E.24/43) was awarded to Miles Aircraft. The contract was

Of every 100 operational airmen in the Second World War, nearly seven were killed flying in England

Was Keith Harris's Orville really named after the first-ever flyer? What exactly is a

The Soaring Pilot's Manual advances the reader from elementary flying to confident soaring by

This manual has been produced for students undertaking their basic helicopter training. It

Acclaimed worldwide as the most detailed and knowledgeable text about Aerobatics. This book takes

'Lively history of British women aviators.' - Daily Mail 'Compelling stories of female pioneers

An exploration of the history and development of the dirigible airship from its humble beginnings

One evening as he made his way to a local church social in the village hall during the 1950s, a

One of the world's greatest aircraft, for three decades pilots enthused about the Hunter and its

Set in the north Norfolk countryside, Sculthorpe was the hub of offensive operations until its

Vulcan: God of Fire is a historical account of Britain's nuclear deterrent force, the development

The Little Book of Aviation is a collection of facts, figures and interesting stories from the

In 1903 the Wright Brothers achieved their dream of powered flight and from then on man's

Many books have been produced which detail the lives and thoughts of famous individuals. A View

From its beginnings during World War I, the role of the dedicated night fighter aircraft and its

In April 1941 Britain's first jet left the ground at a grass airfield 4 miles from Gloucester

The Supermarine Spitfire was a classic design, well known for its efforts in defending British

Conspiracy theories of sabotage, murder and even UFOs flourish around the greatest unsolved

In 1945 confidence in British aviation was sky-high. Yet decades later, the industry had not lived

The Lysander, Canberra, Lightning and Folland Gnat are massive names in the world of aviation. Only

Mike Brooke's successful RAF career had taken him from Cold War Canberra pilot to flying instructor

The Gatwick story really began when two young men purchased a plot of land near Gatwick Racecourse

Following the four books describing his successful career as a military and civilian pilot, in

The invention of the aeroplane was the dawn of a new way of travelling. Its potential was quickly

Flying Boats: Air Travel in the Golden Age sets out to do justice to a time of glamorous, unhurried

At the end of the First World War, British power in the colonies was at an all-time low. That was

On 14 June 1919 – eight years before Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic – two men from

On 21 December 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit was destroyed by a bomb, killing

Since its first flight on 15 December 2009, the Boeing 787 'Dreamliner' has been the most

Flying the Big Jets presents the facts that people want to know about the world of the big jets.

If you are one of the millions of airline passengers who take to the air daily and have no idea how

The British Aircraft Corporation was formed from The Bristol Aeroplane Company, English Electric,

Entries cover every military airfield within the counties, from WW1 to the present day and

The perfect guide for spotters and enthusiasts interested in airliners, feederliners, executive

A must-have A–Z guide with fascinating facts, figures, quotes and statistics from the high-flying

Following his first three successful books, describing his long career as a military pilot, Mike

Following the Armistice of 1918, the British Air Industry and the newly founded RAF held a low

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to work 11 miles above the Earth and on the edge of

The end of the Second World War not only brought peace to a war-weary population but also delivered