IPMS Number
31328
Hub Plott
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Rabaul 1943-44 Reducing Japan’s Great Island FortressPublished: January 26, 2018 This book is the second in a new series covering major air campaigns in history. This book covers the fight against the Japanese held island stronghold of Rabaul. This island fortress was blocking the allied advance to Tokyo, Home to around 100,000 troops and numerous airfields it was felt that even an all-out assault would not lead to the taking of the island. Thus the Allies began a campaign… more |
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Legends of Warfare Aviation: Grumman F4F WildcatPublished: February 21, 2020 This is a new series for me at least. This is a nice hardback book that covers the Grumman F4F Wildcat and the FM series of Wildcats built by Eastern Aircraft Division of General Motors during WWII. The Wildcat continued in production and to fight throughout the war even as newer and better aircraft became available. The book has 12 chapters each covering the different variants. The… more |
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Russian Tactical Aviation Since 2001Published: December 2, 2017 Growing up during the Cold War which encompassed the red scare and fight against global communism, photos and information on aviation in the USSR was pretty skimpy! A short video of a plane flying over a parade in Red Square or a few grainy, slightly out of focus black and white photos Were all there was. A little bit more was available on export models as they were used by Soviet Client… more |
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B-29 Superfortress Vs Ki-44 "Tojo" Pacific Theater 1944-45Published: November 17, 2017 This book details combat between the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the Nakjima Ki-44 “Tojo” in the war against Japan. The B-29s rained destruction down upon Japan daily and the Japanese were desperate to combat the large number of bombers the Americans sent at the home islands. One of Japan’s most formidable weapons was the Ki-44, Japan’s most heavily armed single seat fighter. The… more |
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YF-23 ATF Air Force Legends Number 220Published: September 7, 2017 This book covers the Northrop YF-23 which was in competition with the F-22 for the ATF contract. The book is written by the chief test pilot of the Yf-23 program and the in-depth knowledge of the author really shows in the book. While the F-22 was chosen many, including myself consider the YF-23 the more aesthetically pleasing of the two designs. Ginter books are well known in both the… more |
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Vought OS2U Kingfisher Warpaint Series #111Published: August 23, 2017 This book covers the Vought OS2U Kingfisher. Number 111 in the very familiar Warpaint series by Guideline, this book follows their tried and true format. Beginning with the discussion of the prototype the book then moves into production models and service. All variants are covered including the XOS2U-4 and those made by the Naval Aircraft Factory. Next, comes the extensive overseas… more |
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Ju 52/3m Bomber and Transport Units 1936-41Published: June 18, 2017 This book traces the early history of Ju-52 combat units and operations. The book is broken up into six chapters. Chapter one covers the development of Junkers Ju-52 from the lifting of the ban imposed by the Treaty of Versailles on the production of commercial aircraft in 1922. Beginning with the all metal F-13 and moving through the A-20 and on to the G-24 leading up to project “EF… more |
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Convair Class VF Convoy Fighter: The Original Proposal for the XFY-1 PogoPublished: February 3, 2020 This book covers the proposal in 1950 that lead to the XFY-1 Pogo, the Convair Class VF Convoy Fighter! This called for an aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing from ship and shore to protect ships in a convoy from enemy aircraft. The Convair design was one of a total of five that the Navy received. The book is logically laid out beginning with an introduction to explain the… more |
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LancasterPublished: May 24, 2017 This book is a condensed history of the Avro Lancaster. What would come to be the mainstay of Bomber Command has its lineage traced from the beginnings of the failed Manchester design into the most famous of Britain’s WWII bombers. The book is broken down into five chapters plus an introduction. The chronology section lasts three pages and lists all important dates from the Air… more |
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Consolidated Vultee XB-46 Air Force Legends #221Published: January 12, 2017 This book comes in the now familiar red cover with type photo and follows the series normal format. The XB-46 was one of four entries into the competition for a jet-powered medium bomber. They were along with the XB-46; the North American XB-45, Boeing XB-47 and Martin XB-48. Boeing was allowed to use swept-wing research captured from the Germans on their design. Of the other three… more |