Books in the Historic Commercial Aircraft Series series

With over 300 colour photographs with extended and informative captions, this book details the many facets of commercial air transport around the world, from the smallest to the largest airlines.

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.

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.

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.

Taking the reader on a visual journey across the globe, this book explores some of the most popular airliners of the time, including Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas, and how their aircraft developed throughout the decade.

The 125 was originally conceived in the 1960s. Initially, the response in Europe to it was lukewarm, but orders soon arrived from North America. Ultimately, the difficulties faced ended in the demise of both the aircraft and the company. With over 150 images, this book presents the history of the 125 from its creation to its ultimate downfall.

This book follows the fortunes of the great Soviet airliners over the last three decades and looks at what happened to this immense fleet of Antonovs, Ilyushins, Tupolevs and Yaks. Illustrated with 220 photos, and supported by many anecdotes, facts and figures, this book conveys the nostalgia and wonder of this tumultuous time in aviation history.