IPMS Number
44000
Perry Downen
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A-10 Thunderbolt II – 21st Century WarthogPublished: January 16, 2013 The anticipation of Neil Dunridge's new book A-10 Thunderbolt II 21st Century Warthog was very high among modelers and enthusiasts alike. They certainly were not disappointed. From the eye-opening front cover to the awesome back cover, the author documents the A-10's present life at home and in Afghanistan and Iraq. The author presents his material in chapters – each chapter a unit… more |
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Classic Warbirds No. 13 – D-Day to BerlinPublished: February 3, 2020 This book is number 13 in the Classic Warbirds softcover series. As the title From D-Day to Berlin indicates, it covers the European Theater from mid 1944 to the post-war occupation. It is basically a reprint of book No. 5 – From D-Day to Victory! Fighters in Europe 1944-'45 with some added material. The book is formatted into nine chapters covering various… more |
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P-38 Lightning Aces of the 82nd Fighter GroupPublished: December 31, 2012 The Lockheed P-38 was one of the most recognizable and deadliest aircraft in World War II. It was originally conceived to meet a U.S. Army requirement in 1937 for a high-altitude fighter capable of 360 mph at 20,000 ft. and be capable of full-throttle endurance of one hour at this altitude. Lockheed’s winning design utilized a radical twin-engine, twin tail boom, tricycle landing gear… more |
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T-28 Trojan AirbrakePublished: November 27, 2012 The North American T-28 Trojan began life as the primary trainer for the US Air Force in the 1950s. It was so successful that the US Navy and Marines soon obtained their own versions. In fact, the T-28 was such a good plane that they found their way into over 25 countries in one capacity or other. A total of 393 earlier versions were converted to the -D version. These were employed as a… more |
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T-28 Trojan EnginePublished: November 21, 2012 The Wright R-1820 Cyclone 9-cylinder radial engine was developed in 1927 from an earlier engine dating back to 1925. The R-1820 entered production in 1931 and became one of the most widely used aircraft engines ever. Aircraft builders liked it because of its excellent fuel economy, durability, low cost maintenance, and low weight/horsepower ratio. Since its introduction the R-1820 has powered… more |
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Allison-Engined P-51 MustangPublished: November 10, 2012 Most books covering the P-51 Mustang begin with the design and development phase. It’s not uncommon for the books to mention briefly that Mustangs were sent to England early in the war and the deficiencies they had. The authors explain that soon after, the Rolls Royce Merlin replaced the original Allison engine. Generally, from this point forward, the authors describe what a great fighter the… more |
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MiG-21MF/MFN In Czechoslovak ServicePublished: October 14, 2012 The MiG-21 Fishbed followed the series of jets that began with the MiG-15. It possessed the same characteristics as its predecessors. It was small, agile, and fast. Its maximum speed was 1,385 mph, range was 981 miles, and service ceiling was 62,335 ft. It was also a simple aircraft, making it reliable and easy to maintain. These attributes combined to make the MiG-21 the most-produced… more |
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The Irish Artillery Corps Since 1922Published: September 17, 2012 The birth of the Irish Republic that we know today began in 1916. The leadership and members of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (forerunners of the Irish Republican Army) decided that the British parliament had delayed Irish home rule long enough. It was time for action. On Easter weekend in 1916 a group of approximately 1,600 armed rebels seized key locations in Dublin and proclaimed… more |
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MiG-21 SM/M/MF (Fishbed J) Pitot TubePublished: September 10, 2012 A "Thank You" goes to Master Models for submitting this item for review and to IMPS/USA for allowing me to review it. The pitot tube is used to measure flow speed. Attached to an airplane it measures the "flow" of the aircraft through the air – an airspeed indicator. The pitot tube can be mounted on an airplane in a number of places and ways. Most propeller-driven aircraft have them… more |
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Allied – Axis 28, The Photo Journal of the Second World WarPublished: August 19, 2012 Ampersand Publishing offers a quarterly photo-magazine featuring dozens of black and white photographs of armor, military vehicles, personnel, etc. Many are rare or seldom seen pictures. Each photograph is accompanied by a caption explaining what is depicted and the historical context. The reader will also see original line drawings and pictures from technical publications. These softbound… more |