Adam tooby (725 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. 1. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This volume details the design, development, and operational history of the Curtiss P-40, the primary American fighter when the country entered World War II. Tooby, Adam; Chasemore, Richard (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Packed with photos and spectacular new artwork, this book traces the supersonic career and lasting influence of the record-breaking Bell X-2 rocket plane. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts, especially those interested in the thrilling, hi-tech world of the early Jet Age. Tooby, Adam (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. An introduction to USAF squadrons happened just in time for the Vietnam conflict where USAF F-4Cs took over MiG-fighting duties from the F-100 Super Sabre. It deals with this topic. Tooby, Adam; Morshead, Henry (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Tooby, Adam; Morshead, Henry (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A detailed study into the Do 335 - the most radical and advanced piston-engined fighter of World War II. It will appeal to World War II aviation enthusiasts, especially the 'Luft 46' subculture - fans of the Luftwaffe's hi-tech prototypes of the late war. Luijken, Wiek; Tooby, Adam; Schatz, Simon (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Destroyer Escort was the smallest ocean-­going escort built for the United States Navy ? a downsized destroyer with less speed, fewer guns, and fewer torpedoes than its big brother, the fleet destroyer.Destroyer escorts first went into production because the Royal Navy needed an escort warship which was larger than a corvette, but which could be built faster than a destroyer. Lacking the shipyards to build these types of ships in Britain, they ordered them in the US. Once the US unexpectedly entered World War II, its navy suddenly also needed more escort warships, even warships less capable than destroyers, and the destroyer escort was reluctantly picked to fill the gap.Despite the Navy?s initial reservations, these ships did yeoman service during World War II, fighting in both the Atlantic and Pacific, taking on both U-boat and Japanese submarines and serving as the early warning pickets against kamikazes later in the war. They also participated in such dramatic actions as the Battle of Samar (where a group of destroyers and destroyer escorts fought Japanese battleships and cruisers to protect the escort carriers they were shielding) and the capture of the U-505 (the only major naval vessel captured at sea by the US Navy). The destroyer escorts soldiered on after World War II in both the United States Navy and a large number of navies throughout the world, with several serving into the twenty-first century.This book tells the full story of these plucky ships, from their design and development to their service around the world, complete with stunning illustrations and contemporary photographs. Tooby, Adam; Rodríguez, Irene Cano (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The revolutionary X-15 remains the fastest manned aircraft ever to fly. Built in in the two decades following World War II, it was the most successful of the high-speed X-planes. The only recently broken 'sound barrier' was smashed completely by the X-15, which could hit Mach 6.7 and soar to altitudes above 350,000ft, beyond the edge of space. Several pilots qualified as astronauts by flying above 50 miles altitude in the X-15, including Neil Armstrong, the first man on the Moon. The three X-15s made 199 flights, testing new technologies and techniques which greatly eased America's entry into manned space travel, and made the Apollo missions and Space Shuttle viable propositions. With historical photographs and stunning digital artwork, this is the story of arguably the greatest of the X-Planes. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Half a century before the 'flying wing' B-2 stealth bomber entered service, John K. ?Jack? Northrop was already developing prototypes of a large 'flying wing' strategic bomber, which would have been the most radical bombers of their age. World War II brought a need for very long-range bombers and Northrop received a contract for a 172-ft span bomber, the B-35. Several of these were built, gradually evolving into the definitive XB-35 configuration. Testing revealed that the aircraft was invisible to radar, but engineers struggled to overcome the design challenges and several pilots were lost in crashes. While the program was cancelled in the 1950s, the concept extended into other highly innovative areas, such as the XP-56 and MX-324 Rocket Wing prototype fighters.But the greatest legacy was the first operational flying wing ? the Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber, which used much of the hard-won experience from the pioneering programs of half a century before. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Midway-class were the US Navy's biggest carriers built during World War II. Superbly illustrated, this explains how they became the backbone of the Cold War fleet. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Tooby, Adam; Chasemore, Richard (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Reveals the design and development history of the naval Phantom, its variants and the exported designs adopted by other NATO countries. Packed with illustrations, and photographs, this book provides a technical history of one of the most famous aircraft ever built. Tooby, Adam; Morshead, Henry (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: New. Paperback. Publisher overstock, may contain remainder mark on edge. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A definitive technical guide to one of the most successful and influential aircraft designs of the 1960s. Morshead, Henry; Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Luijken, Wiek; Tooby, Adam; Schatz, Simon (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A history of the enduring Essex-class ships, the US Navy's finest and most numerous fleet carrier during World War II, which were modernized repeatedly and served with distinction.The Essex class was the USN?s war-winning ship class of the Pacific War. Of the 24 ships completed, 14 saw action, making the Essex class the largest class of fleet aircraft carriers ever built. These ships had a fine balance of striking power, protection, and speed and were modernized during and after the war. There were five distinct programs carried out, adding not only angled flight decks for jet operations, but repeated upgrades to sensors, weapons, and equipment.Essex-class carriers were used in a number of roles and provided the vast majority of US Navy air power in the Korean War, and a sizeable proportion of air power in the Vietnam conflict. However, as the ?super carriers? began to enter service in the early 1960s, the Essex class was relegated to secondary roles? a single Essex carrier served until 1991 as the US Navy?s training carrier. Using detailed artwork and photos, this book provides an in-depth portrait of this important and enduring class of ship, and looks at its development and modifications while considering the many and varied actions it took part in. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Soft cover. Zustand: Very good +. First Edition. 8vo (25 x 19 cm). 64 pp. Gray covers with illustrations/photographs of Corsairs to upper and lower. Black titles to upper and spine. Text block tight and unmarked. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Arguably the first 'modern' air campaign, this is the story of Linebacker I which brought laser-guided bombs, electronic warfare and anti-radar missiles to bear on North Vietnam's invading army.At Easter 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South, and there were almost no US ground troops left to stop it. But air power reinforcements could be rushed to the theater. Operation Linebacker?s objective was to destroy the invading forces from the air and cut North Vietnam?s supply routes ? and luckily in 1972, American air power was beginning a revolution in both technology and tactics. Most crucial was the introduction of the first effective laser-guided bombs, but the campaign also involved the fearsome AC-130 gunship and saw the debut of helicopter-mounted TOW missiles. Thanks to the new Top Gun fighter school, US naval aviators now also had a real advantage over the MiGs. This is the fascinating story of arguably the world?s first ?modern? air campaign. It explains how this complex operation ? involving tactical aircraft, strategic bombers, close air support and airlift ? defeated the invasion. It also explains the shortcomings of the campaign, the contrasting approaches of the USAF and Navy, and the impact that Linebacker had on modern air warfare. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Groult, Edouard A.; Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A fascinating look at Nazi Germany's radical development of a manned missile to shoot down Allied bombers.The Bachem Ba 349 Natter was a secretive, vertical take-off, single-seat rocket interceptor intended to offer high-speed defence of key targets. This radical aircraft offered Luftwaffe an inexpensive means with which to intercept and attack Allied heavy bombers using a vertically-launched, semi-expendable machine built of wood and armed with a nose-mounted ?honeycomb? battery of spin-stabilised air-to-air rockets as well as cannon armament. Launched vertically at 36,000ft per minute, the pilot was expected to fly within range of the enemy bombers, fire his rockets at them, ram another bomber, eject and parachute to the ground.Illustrated with contemporary photographs and stunning commissioned artwork, this study examines this inventive yet ultimately unsuccessful attempt by the Luftwaffe to defend against the tide of Allied aircraft that was bombing German cities into the ground. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).…

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Very Good text and cover, minor reading wear to text and covers/edges. Fast shipping from Northern California via US MAIL. Most International orders shipped via DHL/Asendia. Additional postage may be required on oversize books and sets. Please, NO prison orders. Gaudesi, Andrea Ricciardi; Tooby, Adam (illustrator). …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Tooby, Adam (illustrator).

paperback. Zustand: Very Good. US Seventh Fleet, Vietnam 1964-73: American naval power in Southeast Asia This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Tooby, Adam (illustrator). …