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Geoffrey de Havilland's first attempts to fly were in 1909, and this early part of de Havilland's career saw him rise from an enthusiastic amateur designing his own aircraft to a key figure and test pilot, working for the fledgling Royal Aircraft Factory within a relatively short space of time. By the beginning of World War One, de Havilland had become chief designer at Airco, where he created several successful military machines. He left there to form his own company, de Havilland Company Limited, and it was there that he produced some of his greatest aircraft. Of course, there is only one aircraft comes to mind on de Havilland and its contribution to World War Two - the Mosquito. That aircraft more than proved its worth. De Havilland also produced its own engines, beginning with the successful Gipsy. Other subsidiaries also included de Havilland Canada and de Havilland Australia. Geoffrey de Havilland's contribution to the British aircraft industry was colossal and many of the aircraft covered in this book have remained household names from the day that they first flew. Tiger Moth, Mosquito, Vampire, Venom, Comet and Sea Vixen are just a few; all of them sewn into the tapestry of an industry that, only a few decades ago, led from the front. This new book edition of Aeroplane's De Havilland Company Profile 1920-1964 (Military Types) showcases the legacy of one man and his aircraft.

While the history of the jet engine and the development of Britain's first jet fighter are well known, the evolution of a jet-powered bomber is a story that is less well charted, even though its creation was undoubtedly as important as the fighter's - if not more so. English Electric's Canberra bomber was created without fuss and fanfare, and without any significant delays or disasters. However, the Canberra was far from mundane. At the time of the aircraft's development, RAF's Bomber Command relied upon obsolescent Lincolns. The Canberra was a breath of fresh air. It was fast, it could climb to hitherto unattainable altitudes, and it was astonishingly manoeuvrable. Of course, the Canberra was also much more than a bomber. Its simple and rugged construction endowed the aircraft with a capacity to take on many roles, ranging from reconnaissance through to target towing. In another much darker guise, it also became a low-level intruder, with atomic weaponry in its belly. The Canberra also claimed a considerable number of export sales, not least in the US where the aircraft became one of only a handful of post-war foreign designs to be adopted by the United States Air Force. This new book edition of Aeroplane Icons: Canberra celebrates an aircraft with a long and colourful history.

Fighter aircraft truly came of age during the World War Two era and many of these machines passed into legend: Spitfire, Hurricane, Mustang, Thunderbolt. Even today, these names evoke visions of daring manoeuvres and ace pilots. Of course, flying a fighter often offered a simple choice - kill or be killed.In the second half of the 1930s, the British government escalated its aircraft design and manufacturing programmes. The Hawker Hurricane and Supermarine Spitfire were instrumental in the Battle of Britain, halting the seemingly invincible German war machine. Britain continued to produce standout fighters, including the Hawker Typhoon and Tempest, Bristol Beaufighter and de Havilland Mosquito. They all made their contribution to the war effort and Allied success.Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the US had no shortage of recruits. However, the US had less time to build up its reserves since all resources had been focused on supplying aircraft to European countries. Despite this, some manufacturers were well placed to start production on some of the most famous American aircraft of the war: the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, Lockheed P-38 Lightning, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and North American P-51 Mustang.This new book edition of Aeroplane Collectors' Archive: British Fighters of World War 2 and Aeroplane Special Aviation Archive: US Fighters of World War II showcases these famous fighters and the role they played in Allied victory in World War Two.

Highly illustrated history of the Vampire. Features black and white historical images. Edited by the team at Aeroplane, the world's longest-established aviation magazine. Part of Historical Military Aircraft Series.

This new book edition looks at the aircraft created by Curtiss and the company itself.

Bristol grew rapidly, from a few hangars at the influential Larkhill in Wiltshire to a new site at Filton, and, up to 2012, it was one of the key aviation design, development and manufacturing locations in Britain. This book explores the history of the company, and the aircraft that it produced.

The Lysander never ceases to amaze those who see it; its sheer size alone defies its flying qualities, and its ungainly appearance belies the aircraft's true versatility. This new book edition of Aeroplane Icons: Lysander demonstrates why the Lysander is, and will always be, one of the world's great iconic flying machines.

The Boeing 707, brought America into the 'Jet Age' of the late 1950s and created the template for worldwide air travel today. This book provides a portfolio of images depicting a wide range of Boeing 707 variants in service around the world, in passenger, cargo and military use, showcasing many of the aircraft's diverse and colorful liveries.

This new book edition of Aeroplane's Avro Company Profile 1910-1963 (Military) is testimony to what Avro's aircraft, and the men who flew them, achieved and shines a light on the great aircraft manufacturer that designed and built them.

Concorde was an incredible achievement. It was built by two different nations that overcame many technical problems to produce the most iconic airliner ever built. With photos showing its creation, construction and career, this new book edition details the highs and lows of this supersonic transport as it cemented its place in aviation history.

Prompted by a request from Howard Hughes (and TWA) in 1939, Lockheed's team broke the mold with the Constellation. A real head turner, the 'Connie' raised the bar in performance, economy and passenger comfort. This highly illustrated book tracks the Constellation from its inception through to its retirement, showcasing why it was so special.

On 20 August 1963, the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) One-Eleven flew for the first time. This new book edition of Aeroplane Classic Airliner: BAC One-Eleven covers the full story of its concept and design against the troubled background of the industry's consolidation, and of its entry into service.

As an engineering company, Vickers had been around since 1828, so its venture into aviation was just one of many avenues of income. Vickers produced over 70 different types of aircraft, not including a host of sub-variants. This new book edition of Aeroplane's Vickers Company Profile 1911-1977 is testimony to what Vickers' aircraft achieved.

One of the many ingredients required for creating a great aircraft company is the ability to diversify, and this was just one of the strengths that kept the Fairey Aviation Company in business for more than four decades. With over 150 images, this book charts the history of the company and examines each aircraft it produced over its 45-year run.

The DC-3 was the very first true airliner, and it paved the way for the hundreds of increasingly advanced commercial aircraft that have emerged over the 80 years since Douglas' design was developed. This book brings this aircraft to life through lavish illustration and an exploration into the history of a machine that will seemingly fly forever.

With over 130 images, this new book edition of Aeroplane's Supermarine Company Profile 1913-1963 provides insight into the aircraft produced by Supermarine, including those that did not quite make the grade.