Flying Guns of the Modern Era

Flying Guns of The Modern Era describes the history of aircraft guns, ammunition and their installations in aircraft, from the end of WWII to the present day. This period has seen the development of guided missiles for both air-to-air and ground-attack roles. Covers aircraft installations for all nations and an evaluation of combat use, including a comprehensive table of gun installations in combat aircraft and helicopters, comparative drawings of the principal service weapons and data tables of the guns and ammunition.Hardcover - 7-1/2' x 9-3/4' - 240 pp - 192 b/w Get more information and prices for Flying Guns of the Modern Era , from Motor Books. Save money off the regular retail of $0.

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Flying Guns of World War I: Development of Aircraft Guns, Ammunition and Installations 1941-1932 - This book describes the history of aircraft guns, their ammunition and their installations in aircraft. It commences with a technical history covering the development of guns, their ammunition, and related issues such as mountings and sights. This is followed by chapters on aircraft installations covering all nations and an evaluation of their use in combat. Appendices include comprehensive tables of the gun installations of WWI combat aircraft with details and illustrations of the guns used and specifications of their ammunition. Comparative drawings and specifications of service weapons are provided, plus illustrations and data concerning their ammunition. Promotional Content: äh The definitive work on this subject íV this book is the first-ever comprehensive description of WWI aircraft gun armament äh Covers gun design in the full range of sizes from small-calibre machine guns to heavy cannon; ammunition types and their use; fixed, flexible and turreted installations and gun sights

Fairey Swordfish and Albacore - The Fairey Swordfish 'General Purpose Spotter Reconnaissance and Torpedo Aircraft' was introduced into service with the Royal Navy in July 1936, was obsolete by 1939 and went on to become one of the most famous of all World War II British aircraft. The story of this most unlikely hero, and the Albacore, the successor that it overshadowed and outlived, is told here in fascinating detail. Including first-hand account from aircraft crews and a wealth of archive photographs, this is a book that deserves a place on the bookshelf of all enthusiasts of naval aviation.Hardcover - 8-1/2' x 11' - 192 pages - 200 b/w