Books published by Key Publishing Ltd

In World War Two, allied armies were issued with identification guides to the enemy armor they might encounter on the battlefield. This book features a unique collection of color illustrations, showing in detail the development and differences in design. The artwork is accompanied by descriptions and technical information.

Fully illustrated with over 150 images, this book explores the history of the Vulcan, from concept to manufacture to service, providing insight from those who developed, designed, and flew it.

The first half of the 20th century saw the birth and development of the airplane. It was the period when Great Britain's aviation industry was established and grew to its zenith. With over 170 colorized images, this book goes through the aircraft of the first half-century, portraying them in their full glory once more.

This book explores what used to be the old London Transport's highest-numbered block of routes. It shows a potted history of each route accompanied by a list of points served and one or two pictures of the kind of bus that can be found in service today. With over 190 photos, this book presents an up-to-date snapshot of the London bus scene in 2021.

In just under 25 years, double-deck buses in the UK have undergone a transformation. Every double-decker in service today is a low-floor bus offering easy access to everyone. It covers all the operators that run them. The story is told for the first time, on a model-by-model basis, with many images, which show the buses throughout the UK.

In 2016, North Korea hosted its first ever airshow and invited foreign visitors. None of the military aircraft are ever seen outside their borders, and the airline only operates limited services. Not only does the book give a fully illustrated look at North Korea's military and civilian aircraft, it also gives a look at the country itself.

The US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) rapidly expanded its presence in the 1980s, as it became the most dangerous decade of the Cold War. As tensions escalated, a new generation of aircraft arrived at bases across Western Europe. With over 180 images, this book examines the aircraft and bases of the USAFE during the 1980s.

The Dassault Super Étendard was a humble aircraft that was often faced with difficult tasks. There was no excessive power in this aircraft, simply a remarkable versatility that made it the backbone of French carrier aviation for 40 years. With over 160 images, this book looks at the history of the Super Étendard and its impact on aviation.

The Czech Republic and Slovakia emerged independent in 1993. Having once been a single country, with a single national railway operator, the change was significant, although both countries, and their railways, still have a lot in common. Across three decades, with over 140 photos, this book explores the history and railways of both countries.

British Midland Airways existed for over 70 years, during which it grew from a flying training school into a transatlantic airline. It was acquired by Lufthansa in 2009, but even they could not find a way to stem losses, and it was absorbed into British Airways. With over 140 images, this book charts the rise and fall of British Midland Airways.

The definitive history of the Pathfinders and the role they played in World War Two.

The WCML and the line from Kilmarnock to Gretna were both built to ensure that services from Scotland would connect to cities in England. The changes to motive power, liveries and services over the last 30 years are reflected in the photos. With over 170 photos, this book takes the reader on a journey throughout the south and west of Scotland.

With over 180 photos, this book presents two generations of railway photography of the southwest of Scotland. The periods of 1960-80 and 2001-21 were chosen because the former covers the changeover years from steam to diesel, and the latter covers privatization, electrification and a reawakening of the rail network in the southwest.

Turkish Airlines began in 1933. Initially, the route network only included domestic destinations, but in 1956, the airline was restructured into the current Turkish Airlines. From then, the airline expanded internationally. With 150 images, this book charts the airline's history, showing how it has become one of the largest airlines in the world.

This book will cover the Ka-52 Hokum B and it's uses in various military operations.

The invention of the jet engine had a profound social effect on the world. Commercial jet aircract revolutionized travel, opening up every corner of the planet. Few know the jet engine was invented by an Englishman in 1929, with the first jet airliner being the British de Havilland Comet.

Starting in 1923, Aero Oy, later rebranded as Finnair, is one of the oldest surviving airlines in the world, initially flying domestically and to the Nordic and Baltic regions. Soon, flights to Asia became its main source of income. With over 140 images, this book charts Finnair's history and shows how it has survived through the years.

With over 200 images, this is a visual journey around the Emerald Isle, showing the various traction, locomotives and stations that have made Ireland's railways what they are today.

With informative captions explaining the locos, their routes, and the best places for rail enthusiasts to see these trains for themselves, this is the ultimate guide to the railways of Southern California.

Norfolk enjoyed loco-hauled passenger trains for many years, with Great Yarmouth being a popular destination. A wide range of locos were used over the years. These culminated in the hugely popular Greater Anglia 'short set'. They finally ended in September 2019. With 180 color images, this title celebrates these workings over a 25-year period.

The North American Mustang is one of the most well-studied aircraft. This book examines the history of the aircraft, as well as the changing nature of World War II. The Mustang found its niche and, through this new study, it is hoped that the significance of this vital aircraft can finally be appreciated.

Go-Ahead began life after the privatization of the National Bus Company in 1987. It has since acquired operations across England. It also operates Govia Thameslink Railway. Recently, it has established an overseas presence and runs franchised operations. Illustrated with over 150 color photographs, this book looks at its first 25 years in detail.

Produced annually, The Modern Railway 2021 offers a comprehensive review of the UK rail industry, together with an overview of events in Europe. It provides an in-depth examination of this mode of transport. As well as editorial coverage, it includes a directory of almost 3,000 suppliers and businesses involved in the UK rail.

The history of the battle has been recounted many times, but this book offers a new approach, through razor-sharp contemporary imagery of restored Battle of Britain warbirds, combined with extensive archive material that is previously unpublished.