The Crowood Press

The most knowledgeable book ever written on aerobatics, from the twelve-time British Aerobatics champion....

The story of A.V. Roe and company Ltd (Avro) begins in the very earliest years of aviation, only three years after man's first powered flight. Alliot Verdon Roe was one of Britain's...

The Lancaster heavy bomber was one of the most powerful and revered aircraft of World War II. Its ability to carry heavy bomb loads through the night skies of Europe is legendary...

The Avro Vulcan is probably the most famous and best loved of the three V-Bombers that constituted the Royal Air Force's nuclear strike force during the 1960s. Immediately recognizable thanks to its...

Basic Aerobatics contains all the information a pilot needs to undertake the basic Loops and Rolls and air exercises such as Advanced Turning, Stalling, Spinning and Recovery from Unusual Attitudes. The Loop,...

For over ten years big Healeys, from the 100/4 to the 3000 Mark III were a force to be recokoned with on the track - at Sebring, Le Mans, in the Mille...

BMW won 19 world titles from the mid-1950s to the mid-1970s in sidecar racing. This book brings the story up to date with the K-series four-cylinder, the four valve twins of the...

The BMW 5 Series has been running for over twenty-five years and during that time has consistently set the standard for medium-sized sporting saloons. Motoring historian, James Taylor, tells the complete story...

Drawn from research of all the raids on Berlin between November 1943 and March 1944, these are the stories of individual crews who flew on them, of those who returned safely and...

Developed from the unloved Bristol Beaufort, the Beaufighter was the RAF's first purpose-built nightfighter. Powered by two Bristol Hercules radials, it had a reputation for being one of the most effective, and...

Britain's premier airline is now among the world's elite. This book summarizes the early pioneering days and the nationalized postwar years of Britain European Airways and the British Overseas Airways Corporation....

The outbreak of WW1 in 1914 found the British Army unready in many respects for a new age of warfare. However, the British led the world in the personal equipment worn by...

This book charts the huge success of the little bike from Birmingham that started its life in pre-war Germany and went on to conquer the world....

This book describes the design and development of the BSA Unit Twins as well as the practicalities of restoring and running the model....

Roy Cross' genius in portraying aircraft in a wide range of illustrative styles has been admired by every generation since World War II. He created many of the distinctive paintings which adorned...

The Centurion was the British Army's first standard post-World War Two main battle tank. It first saw combat in the Korean War, and was used by a number of armed forces in...

It is now just over a hundred years since the first motor cab took to the road in London. Bill Munro has compiled a complete history of the motor taxi-cabs that have...

Citroen's Traction Avant was the world's most advanced family car at its launch in 1934, and in the course of its 23-year life it became a national emblem for the French. Not...

This is the perfect guide for spotters and enthusiasts interested in airliners, feederliners, executive jets, light aircraft and other commercial airplanes. It contains 3-view silhouettes, color photographs, dimensions, technical specifications and a...

During the Cold War a great many aircraft were built and flown but for various reasons never entered operational service. Some were losers in 'fly-off' competitions, others represented journeys up 'blind alleys'...

This book contains mini-biographies of eighty of the most revered leaders and heroes of the American Civil War. The entries are in alphabetical order and range from Confederates such as Pierre Beauregard,...

The Complete Car Modeller 1 discusses many of the techniques and potential pitfalls of the advancing modeller's skill....

In this follow-up to the successful Complete Car Modeler 1, Gerald Wingrove takes the aspiring modeler to the next level by describing in detail the process and skills involved in the construction...

Concorde is the only successful supersonic airliner that there has ever been. This book tells the complete story of the Concorde project and its operational history. Highly illustrated with drawings, and photographs,...

This series provides the enthusiast with a first-ever look at the structure, design, systems, and operation of these high tech wonders of the air. Contains engineering drawings, tech manual excerpts, exploded views,...

An authoritative and concise reference to the special operations units of WWII. This book explains why special forces were created in addition to detailing their operational histories and battle honors.Includes both Allied and Axis elite forces....

Written by a former British Airways First Officer, Stanley Stewart, who has spoken firsthand with pilots and crews involved in all the incidents recorded here. This book offers a unique insight into...

The English Electric Lightning was the mainstay of Britain's air defense during the Cold-War. Quick Reaction Alert aircraft were tasked with intercepting Russian aircraft and their high speed and fast rate...

The F-16 Fighting Falcon is the world's most popular, most sought after multi-role fighter. A revolutionary aircraft that has continuously evolved to meet global needs, the F-16 flew more sorties than any...

A dynamic collection of color photographs of commercial airliners from around the world, from 1970 through today. Many of the airliners featured have departed the aviation scene while those remaining have since...

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...

Glass reinforced plastic or fiberglass is a composite material made from strands of glass and liquid resin. This versatile material is used in the construction of cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats and...

Features armament of all participating air forces in WWII. Every technical aspect covered including gun design in the full range of sizes from small-calibre machine guns to heavy cannon, ammunition types and...

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...

Photographic reconnaissance was of vital importance to the Allied war effort during WW2. The RAF's Photographic Unit - the PRU - operated from Benson airfield, near Oxford, with two squadrons each of...

Covers the training, equipment and weaponry of the world-famous Gurkha regiments. Renowned for their bravery and toughness, the Gurkhas have long formed an essential part of the British Army and have seen...

Melvyn Hiscock's photographic study takes us under the skin of the aircraft, to the very first principles of the design and construction of this beautiful fighter. Using archive and specially taken photographs,...

The author's history of this important aircraft places it firmly in the context of the course of WWI1, and shows how it went from being a fast, effective machine to a seriously...

Founded shortly after WWII, Honda quickly grew to be a very successful manufacturer of motorized vehicles and equipment. Perhaps its biggest impact has been with its motorcycles, through their economy, good...

The short but eventful career of the German battleship Bismarck was one of the most interesting episodes of the Second World War at sea. This book describes the Germans' preparations for...

During the Second World War the air forces and pilots of the countries allied to Germany played a greater role than hitherto conceded by historians. In this book, Hans Werner Neulen has...

The Interceptor was launched by specialist British car producer Jensen in 1965. It was intended to be a rival to grand tourers from the likes of Aston Martin and Jaguar, and with...

The Jowett Javelin was the first all-new post-war British car. Designed to launch the small Bradford firm of Jowett into successful mass production, the good-looking four door family saloon was amongst the...

One of the most successful rally cars of all time, the Integrale dominated in sport for ten years, and owing to the homologation rules, was available as an extremely exciting road car....

This book collects together the history of all those great cars, from the B20 to the recent Gamma and Kappa, for the first time. Including exhaustive specifications and a wealth of period...

Land Rover--Series One to Freelander covers over fifty years of Land Rover history. From the very first Land Rover of 1948 to the most modern version, together with its stable-mates, the Discovery...

The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird remains to this day the most sophisticated manned spyplane ever built and operated. It grew from the CIA-funded A-12, which made its maiden flight at the legendary Area...

The original Lotus Seven was the product of pure engineering genius. Forty years on, it continues to encapsulate the Lotus founder's ideals for an affordable sports racer: it makes few compromises, yet...

This book takes you, raid by raid, through the author's tour of operational duty over the last five months of 1944. It is a bomber pilot's story, but it is also about...

A compact and highly detailed reference work to the world's most important international and regional airlines. Each entry covers the airline's history and operational network, and also includes a comprehensive fleet list...