An Illustrated Series on Germany's Experimental Aircraft of World War II. Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes., including color photographs of the only existing remnants of the V1.

As the Allies intensified their bombing of the Third Reich and the Luftwaffe's conventional fighters seemed taxed to their very limit, the sudden appearance of rocket aircraft in May 1944 marked the advent of Germany's last hope. The first rocket planes were being tested by January 1944, and a handful of these advanced fighters would take to the sky, destined for a short but violent life in the face of Allied air superiority. 

Книга повествует о второй дивизии СС "Дас Райх"

This detailed review of Soviet experimental aircraft from the early 1900s to the latest Russian prototypes of today is the first book to take a close look at all of the major Soviet experimental aircraft in one concise volume. Working from original sources, the authors have produced an outstanding reference which, although concentrates on hardware, also includes many projects that were built but never flew, and even a few that never got off the proverbial drawing board. About 150 aircraft types are described, each with relevant data, including many three-view drawings.

Приведены подробные фотографии моделей самолета Ме-262 в разных масштабах. Приведены рекомендации, как сделать модель максимально соответствующей выбранному прототипу, по ее окраске, маркировке, изготовлению различных деталей и прочие модельные секреты.

This book covers the great variety of secret and largely unknown German missile programs: GUIDED MISSILES: Ruhrstahl/Kramer X1 "Fritz-X", Henschel Hs 293, Hs 294, Hs 295 and Henschel "Zitterrochen", Blohm und Voss Bv 226, Bv 246 "Hagelkorn" and Lippisch GB-3/L, Blohm und Voss Bv 143, Henschel G.T. 1200 and other gliding torpedos, Arado E-377 and E-377a, Mistel Me 262 A-1/A-2 and Me 262 A-1a/Ju 287b-1, Fieseler Fi 103 Series; PILOTED MISSILES: Blohm und Voss Bv 40, Daimler-Benz Projekt E and F, Messerschmitt Me 328, "Gleiter Bombenflugzeug" 1945,

В книге в популярной форме рассказывается о «массовых» боевых самолетах, определявших облик боевой авиации разных времен и стран.
Книга содержит сведения о конструкциях, которые, хотя и не стали основой для серийных машин, сыграли важную роль в прогрессе авиастроения, прослеживает путь, пройденный военной авиацией за годы и десятилетия ее становления и развития, знакомит с наиболее выдающимися конструкциями и их авторами, с важнейшими событиями и идеями, определившими направления творческого поиска инженеров разных поколений.

This in-depth work on the Messerschmitt Bf 110 variants B through G provides for the first time a comprehensive set of colored line drawings showing the changes as this Luftwaffe fighter evolved. For every line drawing there is an accompanying photograph.

Orders, medals and honor insignia were extremely important symbols among German military forces during World War II. Easily recognizable, the decorations on the uniform provided an instant history of the wearer. German Insignia of World War II is a fascinating exploration of these symbols, which were used to bind German military to Hitler and the destiny of the Third Reich. This book provides a definitive guide to the symbols, both military and civilian, of the Third Reich, which served to inspire Germany's war effort in World War II.

They were worn as badges of both honor and accomplishment. No other military force in history ornamented its soldiers like the German Wehrmacht, and within the pages of German Combat Badges of the Third Reich is the proof. Here you will find a comprehensive study of the title subject unparalleled in its depth of full-color photographic splendor. Hundreds of detailed images commissioned especially for this master reference capture all the classic German badges from perspectives collectors and historians want to see. German Badges will not only enhance your reference library, but more importantly, it will enhance your knowledge. Volume One features the badges of Germany’s Army and Naval forces.
Книга не скан, а фото цифровой камерой.

More than 120 prototypes and X-planes, from the Bell X-1 to the H-35 JSF. Over 2000 photographs and illustrations. Unique graphics, which allow the reader to compare the performance of contemporary aircraft. Full dimensions, weights and performance figures for each type.

What you'll learn from this book ... Proper construction of the human head, and where to place features. Hints on creating differences in type and character. How the construction of male heads differs from that of female heads. An understanding of form based on the use of planes. Skills for using the proportional differences among heads of people of different ages. The simple bone structure of the head on the neck.

Представлена поэтапная сборка следующих моделей: AIRCO 2H2 (1/48); F4U-1 BIRD CAGE CORSAIR (1/48); F-86F SABRE (1/48); MESSERSCHMITT BF-109E (1/48); A-7E CORSAIR II (1/72); CURTIS P-40N (1/48)

As a long-range fighter, the Luftwaffe's Bf110 was highly effective in the early years of World War II, although the introduction of quicker Allied fighters eventually revealed its deficiencies. This development, production, and service history of the Luftwaffe's most-feared World War II fighter features many rare period photographs of the Bf110 in action.

This is the most complete volume available on the military aircraft of the Third Reich. Hundreds of archive photographs are complemented by color illustrations to provide detailed visual profiles of the aircraft. The combination of detailed text, specifications and superb illustrations provides a unique reference work to the aircraft, their histories, their achievements and their colors.

The French firm of Nieuport built some of the most numerous, best-looking and effective fighting planes of World War I -- the type 17 and 29 gaining particular fame. Ray Sanger's authoritative book covers all these aircraft in detail, paying attention to both the critical detail and operational use. Illustrated throughout with rare photographs this will be an indispensable volume for any World War I aviation library.

Too late to change the course of the war, the Me262 was nevertheless a remarkable and very successful aircraft. Here Baker tells the full story, from its tortuous development through to its operational days, including details of its specs, and insight into the men who designed and flew the Me262. An exhaustive study.

Third Reich Belt Buckles 1999 Edition
Ременные пряжки третьего рейха издание 1999 года
Описание:
Каталог по ременным пряжкам третьего рейха.
В каталоге представлены исключительно пряжки со свастикой, кроме одного исключения.
Существуют пряжки и без свастики.
Цены в долларах США на 1998 год, составлены по результатам аукционов и частных сделок.