Harrier 809: Britain's Legendary Jump Jet and the Untold Story of the Falklands War (PB) by Rowland White
$40.00 NZD
Category: Aviation
When the Falkland Islands were invaded by Argentina in April 1982, Britain's immediate response was to send a task force. But behind the pomp and bravado of its departure, a sober reality lurked. A mere 20 Sea Harriers operating from two aircraft carriers would take on the might of the Argentine air for ...Show more
Hidden Warbirds: The Epic Stories of Finding, Recovering, and Rebuilding WWII's Lost Aircraft by Nicholas A. Veronico
$49.99 NZD
Category: Aviation
Aviation historian Nick Veronico has been investigating and writing about aircraft wrecks for many years. His website, www.wreckchasers.com, is the go-to source for enthusiasts who want to know more about how to locate vintage airplane wrecks and then tell their stories. In this engaging new book, Veron ...Show more
Coral Route: Tasman Empire Airways Ltd, Flying Boats & the South Pacific by Gerry Barton, Philip Heath
$45.00 NZD
Category: Aviation | Reading Level: very good
How Airliners Fly : A Passenger's Guide by EVANS JULIEN
$39.99 NZD
Category: Aviation
In this revised third edition Julien Evans explains, in straightforward everyday language, about the airframe and the engines, the flight deck and the controls, how the aeroplane is flown and the routines followed. If you are one of the millions of airline passengers who take to the air daily and have n ...Show more
101 Lessons from the Sky - Commercial Aviation by Fletcher McKenzie
$34.99 NZD
Category: Aviation | Series: From the Sky Ser.
Hurricane - The Plane That Won the War by Jacky Hyams
$40.00 NZD
Category: Aviation
Britain's first-ever wartime fighter plane, the Hawker Hurricane shot down more enemy planes than any other fighter. It was the true aviation hero of the Battle of Britain. Often eclipsed by the legend and aerial heroics of the Spitfire, the Hurricane was the authentic warhorse of aviation history. St ...Show more
Flight : The Complete History of Aviation by Reg Grant
$50.00 NZD
Category: Aviation
From the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage and the tragic crash of the Columbia, Flight takes you on a sky-high journey through the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of fli ...Show more
The Big Book of Flight by Rowland White
$34.99 NZD
Category: Aviation
Everybody dreams of flying. For as long as we've been able to look up and see the birds we've wanted to join them. But our efforts to do so have not always been as elegant or accomplished. Instead, there's been danger, excitement, courage and brilliance. The Big Book of Flight is a celebration of it ...Show more
Wings by Patrick Bishop
$59.99 NZD
Category: Aviation
The Royal Air Force is synonymous with its heroic achievements in the summer of 1940, when Winston Churchill's 'famous few' - the Hurricane and Spitfire pilots of RAF Fighter Command - held Goering's Luftwaffe at bay in the Battle of Britain, thereby changing the course of the war. For much of the twent ...Show more
Cockpit Confidential: Questions, Answers, and Reflections on Air Travel by Patrick Smith
$24.99 NZD
Category: Aviation
For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know... -How planes fly, and a revealing look at t ...Show more
C-130 Hercules: A History by Martin W. Bowman
$79.99 NZD
Category: Aviation
Designed in response to a 1951 requirement, the C-130 Hercules is the most successful military airlifter ever built. Since it first flew in prototype form on 23 August 1954, more than 2,100 have been produced in over eighty different versions. Hercules serves more than sixty air forces, as well as many ...Show more
365 Aircraft You Must Fly - The Most Sublime, Weird, and Outrageous Aircraft from the Past 100+ Years ... How Many Do You Want to Fly? by Robert F. Dorr
$32.99 NZD
Category: Aviation | Series: 365 Ser.
A fascinating plane-by-plane journey through aviation history, this beautifully illustrated book covers 365 of the most iconic aircraft in world history that enthusiasts, serious-minded hobbyists, and casual fans would love to fly if given the chance. Clear photography, historical context, and specs get ...Show more