Bob LaBouy
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'Desert Storm' OV-10A and OV-10D+Published:
Manufacturer’s Kit Notes‘Desert Storm’ “US aircraft OV-10A and OV-10D+, 1991 On August 2, 1990, Iraq launched an invasion of Kuwait. In response, the multinational coalition’s forces developed and conducted an operation called “Desert Storm”. The start of the operation, which began on January 17, 1991, was a massive air and missile strike by Allied forces. The ground phase of the operation involved the US Marine Corps, whose aircraft was armed with OV-10 Bronco aircraft of various modifications. These aircraft were based in Saudi Arabia, and were part of the 3rd Marine Wing, providing guidance, targeting and communication. The OV-10 Bronco found firing positions of Iraqi forces, which were later used by American attack aircraft and naval artillery. They also… more |
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The Best of After The Battle Then And NowPublished:
Publisher’s Notes:Since we launched our first edition in August 1973, After the Battle has traveled around the globe and has covered hundreds of battles — over 750 at the last count – and taken thousands of photographs, covering major operations down to individual exploits. Selecting a cross-section of just a few from the stories that we have covered has not been easy, but we hope that you will find some of your favourites within the pages of this volume, covering the Best of After the Battle.” Contents
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Boeing B-47 Stratojet & B-52 Stratofortress: Origins and EvolutionPublished:
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Publishers Overview“The famous B-52 Stratofortress has been in service with the USAF for more than 65 years and its iconic shape is known and recognized all over… more |
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Camouflage - Modern International Military PatternsPublished:
Publisher’s Notes“A comprehensive, accurate, and academically-supported reference of all of the major military and paramilitary camouflage patterns that have been in use around the world from the end of World War Two to today. This book will be a one-stop, generalized reference illustrating as many patterns as have been researched into the present time period. It will surpass all previous efforts. In addition to color tiles illustrating camouflage patterns it will include photographs of the designs actually being worn by military and paramilitary personnel, something few other references have done in suitable combination.” My Review ObservationsInitially, I have never seen so many camouflage designs and patterns in my life—really… more |
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Camouflage, Modern International Military PatternsPublished:
Publisher’s Notes“A comprehensive, accurate, and academically-supported reference of all of the major military and paramilitary camouflage patterns that have been in use around the world from the end of World War Two to today. My Review ObservationsInitially, I have never seen so many camouflage designs and patterns in my life—really WOW best… more |
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Origins and Evolution: Boeing B-47 Stratojet & B-52 StratofortressPublished:
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Publishers Overview“The famous B-52 Stratofortress has been in service with the USAF for more than 65 years and its iconic shape is… more |
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The Waffen-SS at ArnhemPublished:
Overview from the Author and PublisherThe 1944 Arnhem airborne operation, immortalized by the film A Bridge Too Far, will forever be remembered as a great British feat of arms. British and Polish paratroopers displayed outstanding courage and tenacity in a desperate last stand situation. And yet, as this book describes, the plan was fatally flawed as the 9th and 10th SS Panzer Divisions were recuperating and concealed nearby. What followed was a bloody battle of attrition the result of which was arguably inevitable. Drawing on rare and unpublished photographs, this Images of War series work reveals the historical combat record of the 'Hohenstaufen' and 'Frundsberg' divisions. It describes the intensity of the fighting in and around Arnhem between these elite SS and… more |
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Night Blue & Red Magma CementsPublished:
The constant ingenuity of our modeling industry never ceases to amaze me—such is the case of colored model glue. This is novel approach which will provide a solution to an issue that many of us did not know existed. Ammo by Mig’s statement provides the following information: “Hold the parts together, apply the cement to the joint and allow it draw itself into the gap by capillary action. Its red [or blue] colour stands out against the plastic surface, clearly showing where it is being applied. This also allows you to be sure the entire joint is covered and will facilitate the sanding process. Completely dries in 10 minutes.” Both glues (or cements) work very well and are comparable to those I often use from Tamiya. They seem to dry very fast, as I held them… more |
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Colors & Markings of the F-14 Tomcat Part 2: Pacific Fleet and Reserve SquadronsPublished:
Overview from the Author and Publisher127 pages, 330 color photos, 9 color profiles, with the digital versions: 211 pages (2021 Digital Edition) and 442 pages (in the Digital Vol 3 2018 Edition) Contents:
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Cold War Berlin: An Island City, Volume 2: The Berlin Wall, 1950-1961Published:
"From the moment the DDR was formed in 1949, many of its citizens chose to leave to start a new life in the West. By the mid-1950s, the trickle had turned into a flood as large numbers rejected Walter Ulbricht’s Communist paradise. His ‘Workers’ & Peasants’ State’ could not afford to lose the skills and productivity from these key workers, so he proposed a radical solution – physically stop them leaving by fencing in the whole population. His plan would fortify the Inner German Border from the Baltic to the Czech border and would build a Wall around West Berlin to stop the flow of East German refugees to the West. It was a bold, innovative, and desperate move from a morally bankrupt and failing state. This book explores the background and build-up to this monumental… more |