INTRODUCTION TO Combat Aircraft

Each Combat Aircraft book concentrates on one of the greatest aircraft in aviation history, the technology behind it and the men who flew it. Examining the design, development and deployment of the aircraft throughout history, from World War II and Korea through to current actions in the Gulf and Afghanistan, each book features up to 30 aircraft profiles, pages of full-colour nose art and black and white photographs throughout. The Combat Aircraft series provides a valuable resource for military model makers, remote control model makers and aviation history enthusiasts.

Combat Aircraft BLOG

Dambuster flies again

Squadron Leader Tony Iveson, who flew with the ‘Dambusters’ 617 Squadron made an emotional return to the skies last week as part of a campaign drive to raise funds for a national monument in central London to pay respects to Bomber Command. Together with Flight Lieutenant Mike Leckey, he took the controls of PA 474 ‘City of Lincoln’ Lancaster. Incredibly the Squadron Leader flew more than 20 missions over enemy territory with 617 Squadron and had previously fought in the Battle of Britain as a Spitfire pilot for 616 Squadron.

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Digital Plane Profiles

Explore Osprey's digital plane profile archive. There are currently over 6,500 printable plane profiles taken from past, present and future aviation titles. To see the plane of the week click on the plane profile above.


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Osprey raids series

In late september a post topic started to atttract attention on this planned new series and promised...

Alessio    November 27, 2008 08:59 PM

Where are my books ?

On 10 October, I placed the order 26745 and I have not received it. It contains the following books:...

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Osprey and 'Gentlemen of the Road'

I'm guessing this has already been mentioned around here (probably numerous times), for which I apol...

hawkinslad    November 12, 2008 03:41 AM

Good on ya Osprey!

I recently received an order in Australia for 3 books. When the books were delivered by Aussie Post ...

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