Books in the Historic Military Aircraft series

This sixth book in the series of photographs of British combat aircraft of the 1970s and 1980s contains 180 photographs covering in great detail the main RN and Army helicopters in service at this time and their part in the latter stages of the Cold War. The helicopters covered are Westland's Whirlwind, Wessex, Sea King, Scout and Wasp.

This is the fifth book in the series of photographs of British combat aircraft of the 1970s and 1980s and covers the RAF helicopters in service during those two decades and their part in the latter stages of the Cold War.

This fully illustrated book explores the legendary B-25 Mitchell light bomber, which also excelled in various other roles. It offers period photos with informative captions and detailed text to tell the Mitchell story.

This fully illustrated volume looks at the classic jet fighter, the Hawker Hunter. The type's development, entry into service and operations are examined in detail.

This fully illustrated book looks at the German Luftwaffe's famous bomber, the Ju 88, in all its variants. Chapters on bombers, heavy fighters, night fighters and reconnaissance sub-types are included, along with a look at foreign operators.

In 1955, the Vulcan B.Mk2 was proposed and a new wing modification was designed to take advantage of the more powerful Olympus engines and a new stand-off missile known as Blue Steel. Avro were given a contract for an aerodynamic prototype on 10 July 1956, with the first prototype VX777 making its first flight with the new wing on 31 August 1957.

This book explores the reconnaissance aircraft used by the British armed forces in the 1970s and '80s, namely the Avro Shackleton, Hawker Siddeley Nimrod, Fairey Gannet and English Electric Canberra. With over 180 photos, this book looks at the aircraft used in the reconnaissance or AEW roles.

The C-141 Starlifter, quite simply, looked right and was right. During the second half of the 1960s, it became a worldwide visitor, and it was in service for more than 40 years before the final examples were retired. With over 170 images and detailed information, this book looks at the aircraft itself, as well as the organizations that flew it.

Forty years ago, on 2 April 1982, Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands, a UK territory in the South Atlantic Ocean. The resulting Falklands War lasted just 74 days and was an impressive demonstration of the British military's reach and adaptability.