Key publishing ltd jun 2024 (8 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This eagerly awaited publication tells the story of rocket-powered commercial space projects set up by visionaries such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson. From introductory chapters on rocket-powered aircraft from the 1930s through to the 1960s, this all-new magazine special tells the story of tomorrow's reality - off-Earth tourism. It offers an expert insight into commercial space projects, how they operate, what they charge and what it's like to fly on them. And it investigates how a multi-billion-dollar entrepreneur is privately funding Moon landers and Mars colonies while successfully launching three-quarters of all the world's satellite traffic and preparing to put people back on the lunar surface.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1921, General Reza Pahlavi assumed power in Iran and within five years had established aviation, then in its infancy, as a department within the modernised army.The country lacked aircraft, infrastructure and trained personnel, but under a progressive government with a reforming zeal, progress was fast.Pilots and technicians were trained abroad, aircraft were sourced and plans were drawn up to establish factories for future manufacturing.The newly established air force successfully suppressed rebels bringing the weight of national power to remote locations and quickly proved its worth.Fast forward to World War Two, when Iran was invaded by British and Soviet powers intent upon protecting their interests in the region. In need of significant investment post-war, the Iranian Air Force rebuilt, successfully countering insurgents backed by Soviet forces.By 1956, pilots were training on the first jet aircraft, yet this golden era ended abruptly in 1979.With more than 125 historic images, this book chronicles the evolution of the Imperial Iranian Air Force up to the Jet Age and highlights the key fighters and bombers of World Wars One and Two that played a pivotal role in shaping its strength and legacy.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this book, the late period of the Roman army begins with the accession of the Emperor Diocletian in AD 284 and ends with the culmination of the reign of Justinian I. This was a turbulent period during which the Roman state and its armed forces changed. Wonderfully illustrated with historical reenactments, Gabriele Esposito explores the organization, structure, equipment, weapons, combat history and tactics of Late Roman military forces. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The South African Air Force (SAAF) was established in 1920 and went on to see action in World War Two and the Korean War. After this, it was involved in providing infantry support during the (at the time) low-intensity Border War (1966-1990) in Angola, South-West Africa and Rhodesia. However, as this war progressed, the intensity of operations increased until the SAAF were compelled to fly fighter missions against Angola. In this book, Gerry van Tonder examines the period between 1939-80, during which the SAAF introduced the jet-engined Gloster Meteor into service in a bid to maintain air superiority against neighbouring nations and beyond.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Army Air Forces Antisubmarine Command (AAFAC) was formed in the autumn of 1942 in order to establish a single command to control antisubmarine warfare activities of the United States Army Air Forces. Illustrated with over 180 images, this book explores the formation and operations of the AAFAC during World War Two.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Gulf War (1990-91) was an armed conflict between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. It featured now-infamous missions such as Operation Desert Sheild and Operation Desert Storm and marked the introduction of live news broadcasts from the front lines of battle, primarily by the network CNN. It also gained notoriety for including three of the largest tank battles in American military history. Illustrated with over 230 images, this book covers the various armoured vehicles that were used by different nations during this conflict.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Lavishly illustrated with over 450 images, this book presents scenic views and a history of the canals and railways of Wiltshire, in the southwest of England.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Tomcat is the most popular US Navy aircraft of all time and quite possibly the best-known Cold War jet fighter of them all. This book covers the F-14 Tomcat's role as a precision bomber from the early 1990s through the early stages of the War on Terror until its retirement in 2006. Filled with first-hand accounts, in-action photos, and detailed histories on its operations, this book showcases the Tomcat in all its glory.…