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INSPIRED ENTERPRISE How NASA, the Smithsonian, and the Aerospace Community Helped Launch Star Trek By Glen E. Swanson, Foreword by Margaret A. Weitekamp ISBN: 978-0-7643-6936-0 $35.00, £31.99, 50.00 CAD • HC • 272 pp. • 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) Discover how NASA, the Smithsonian, and the aerospace community helped to craft, legitimize, and popularize Star Trek . ISBN 978-0-7643-6936-0 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS, VOL. 2 Boeing’s B-17E through B-17H in World War II By David Doyle ISBN: 978-0-7643-6129-6 $19.99, £18.99, 28.99 CAD • HC • 128 pp. • 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) Combine volumes 1 and 2 for the complete photographic reference on the Flying Fortress. ISBN 978-0-7643-6129-6 ISBN 978-0-7643-6510-2 THE RESURRECTED PIRATE The Life, Death, and Subsequent Ca- reer of the Notorious George Lowther By Craig S. Chapman ISBN: 978-0-7643-6907-0 $29.99, £27.99, 42.99 CAD • HC • 256 pp. • 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) Experience the adventures of the pirate George Lowther and learn how he was “resurrected” as a Royal Navy officer, nearly 20 years after his alleged death by suicide in 1723. ISBN 978-0-7643-6907-0 B-26 “FLAK-BAIT” The Only American Aircraft to Survive 200 Bombing Missions during the Second World War By Alan F. Crouchman ISBN: 978-0-7643-6343-6 $45.00, £40.99, 64.00 CAD • HC • 400 pp. • 7" x 10" (178 x 254 mm) The definitive history of Flak-Bait, the most accomplished American bomber of the Second World War. ISBN 978-0-7643-6343-6 C-47 SKYTRAIN The “Gooney Bird” from Douglas By David Doyle ISBN: 978-0-7643-6790-8 $24.99, £22.99, 35.99 CAD • HC • 144 pp. • 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) A concise illustrated guide to the famous “Gooney Bird,” one of the most beloved American aircraft of the Second World War. ISBN 978-0-7643-6790-8 11TH WAFFEN-SS FREIWILLIGEN PANZERGRENADIER DIVISION “NOR- DLAND” An Illustrated History By Massimiliano Afiero ISBN: 978-0-7643-6780-9 $45.00, £40.99, 64.00 CAD • HC • 208 pp. • 9" x 12" (229 x 305 mm) This new illustrated history of the division includes hundreds of photos from the most-extensive private collections in Europe. ISBN 978-0-7643-6780-9 BAZOOKA CHARLIE The Unbelievable Story of Major Charles Carpenter and Rosie the Rocketer By James P. Busha & Carol (Carpenter) Apacki ISBN: 978-0-7643-6636-9 $29.99, £27.99, 42.99 CAD • HC • 280 pp. • 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) A revealing biography of a US Army pilot known for destroying several enemy armored vehicles in his bazooka-equipped light observation aircraft. ISBN 978-0-7643-6636-9 B-17 FLYING FORTRESS, VOL. 1 Boeing’s Model 299 through B-17D in World War II By David Doyle ISBN: 978-0-7643-5955-2 $19.99, £18.99, 28.99 CAD • HC • 112 pp. 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) Large, clear photos, coupled with descriptive and informative captions, unlock the secrets of this aircraft. ISBN 978-0-7643-5955-2 THE BLUE ANGELS The US Navy’s Flight Demonstration Team, 1946 to the Present By Ken Neubeck ISBN: 978-0-7643-5658-2 $24.99, £22.99, 35.99 CAD • HC • 144 pp. • 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) A thorough photographic history of the US Navy Blue Angels flying-demonstration team. ISBN 978-0-7643-5658-2 DREAMLAND The Secret History of Area 51 By Peter W. Merlin ISBN: 978-0-7643-6709-0 $75.00, £68.99, 105.00 CAD • HC • 560 pp. • 8 1/2" x 11" (216 x 279 mm) This is the definitive factual history of the US military flight-testing program at Area 51, authored by a recognized authority on the subject. ISBN 978-0-7643-6709-0 BOEING 747 A Legends of Flight Illustrated History By Wolfgang Borgmann ISBN: 978-0-7643-6510-2 $29.99, £27.99, 42.99 CAD • HC • 144 pp. • 9" x 9" (229 x 229 mm) In production for over 50 years, the 747 was the first large-capacity civilian airliner. ISBN 978-0-7643-5504-2 LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD The Illustrated History of America’s Legendary Mach 3 Spy Plane By James C. Goodall ISBN: 978-0-7643-5504-2 $45.00, £40.99, 64.00 CAD • HC • 224 pp. • 12" x 9" (305 x 229 mm) The most complete book ever published on the SR- 71 Blackbird, from initial design stage and testing through production, testing, and operations. 96 RECENTLY PUBLISHED / BESTSELLERS: MILITARY