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47 JET AGE AVIATION, 1950 s TO PRESENT: SOVIET/RUSSIAN • OTHER COUNTRIES Project Mercury: America in Space Series Eugen Reichl.Thisbook isaconcise,detailedhistoryofAmerica’s firststeps intospace.ProjectMercurywasAmerica'sentry into the manned spaceflight program. All missions in Project Mercury are discussed, including details on all craft and the astronauts involved. Superb color, archival images, cutaways, and plans are also included. Size:6"x9"•89color images•144pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5069-6•hard•$19.99 Project Gemini: America in Space Series Eugen Reichl. This second volume in the "America in Space" series continues the history of the American manned spaceprogram.Beginning in1964, twounmannedand tenmannedflightstookplace intheGeminiprogram.All Project Gemini missions are discussed, including details on all craft and the astronauts involved. Superb color, archival images, cutaways, and plans are also included. Size:6"x9"•132color images•144pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5070-2•hard•$19.99 NASA: Space Flight Research and Pioneer- ing Developments Hans-Jürgen Becker. This book covers NASA’s space flight research from the agency’s beginnings as NACA in 1915 to present-day NASA. Exciting projects and devel- opmentsareportrayed,suchasthefirstsupersonic flight of the X-1 in 1947, the flights of the fastest manned aircraft, the rocket-powered X-15, the flight-testing of the lunar module for the moon landings, testing new wing concepts, and more. Size:8.5"x11"•164colorphotos•208pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3879-3•hard•$39.99 From Space to Earth: The Laboratory and Marketplace Feuerbacher & Messerschmid. This book describes the latest developments in spaceflight and looks toward humanity’s future beyond earth. Complex scientific and technical aspects of the world’s space programs are explained in understandable terms. Current research and trends, along with new applications, are discussed. Size:8.5"x11"•400color/bwphotos•320pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-3776-5•hard•$39.99 Touching Space: The Story of Project Manhigh GregoryP.Kennedy.ProjectManhigh took humans to the threshold of space using bal- loons.Oneachofthreeflights,theAirForceplaced a lonepilot inasealedcapsulenineteenmilesabove ground.Atsuchextremealtitudes,thepilotswere wellwithinthefunctionalequivalentofouterspace andneededthesealedcapsuletosurvive.Manhigh preceded the creation of NASA and helped pave the way for human space exploration. Size:8.5"x11"•130color/bwphotos•128pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-2788-9•soft•$24.95 SOVIET/RUSSIAN Mil Mi-24 Attack Helicopter: In Soviet/Russian and Worldwide Service, 1972 to the Present MichaelNormann.TheMilMi-24Soviet/Russiangunship andattackhelicopterhasbeenincontinuouscombatservice since itsfirstappearance intheearly1970s.Its impressive performance,ability to transport fully armed troops,and imposingarmamentsoonearnedtheMi-24thenickname “Crocodile”andhavemadethebighelicopteranopponent that isstill fearedtothisday.Technicalaspectsandopera- tionaldetailsarediscussed,includingthehelicopter'sservice inAfghanistanfrom1979to1989.Worldwideusebyover 30countries includestheairforcesofAngola,Brazil,Cuba, India,Iraq,NorthKorea,Syria,Vietnam,Yemen,andothers. Size: 8.5" x 11" • 208pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5867-8 • hard • $39.99 SukhoiInterceptors:TheSu-9,Su-11,andSu-15: UnsungSovietColdWarHeroes YefimGordon& DmitriyKomissarov.Inthe late1950stheSukhoiDesign Bureaumade itsmarkasa"fightermaker,"developing theSu-9supersonic interceptor.This,theensuingSu-11, and especially the Su-15 became an important part of theSovietairdefensesintheColdWar.Thebookprovides in-depthcoverageofSukhoi'searlydelta-winginterceptors, includingexperimentalonesandpaperprojects,andtheir productionandservicehistory. Size: 8.5" x 11" • 805 color and b/w photos 320pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5868-5 hard • $64.99 The Sukhoi Su-27: Russia’s Air Superiority andMulti-role Fighter, 1977 to the Present Andy Gröning. This detailed, illustrated look at the Russian Sukhoi Su-27 fighter aircraft features complete discussions of its design, construction, andoperationaluse,aswellasalltechnicalsystems and weapons. Size:81/2"×11"•210colorphotos•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5637-7•hardcover•$45.00 The MiG-21: The Legendary Fighter/In- terceptor in Russian and Worldwide Use, 1956 to the Present. Holger Müller. This book presents a detailed look at the design and devel- opment of the legendary MiG-21, including its powerplant, armament, upgrades, and variants. TheMikoyan-GurevichMiG-21 was the standard fighter/interceptoraircraftoftheWarsawPactand itstoodupto itswesterncounterpartsfordecades. Size:81/2"×11"•240photos•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5636-0•hardcover•$45.00 The MiG-29: Russia’s Legendary Air Su- periority, and Multirole Fighter, 1977 to the Present Andy Gröning. This book presents the development and operational use of the Soviet/Russian Mikoyan MiG-29. The MiG-29 was the Soviet response to the new generation of air-superiority fighter aircraft fielded by NATO, such as the American F-15 and F-16. Size:81/2"×11"•260colorphotos•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5521-9•hardcover•$45.00 Tupolev Tu-16: Versatile ColdWar Bomber YefimGordon, Dmitriy Komissarov, Vladimir Rig- mant. Brought out in the early 1950s, the Tu-16 was the first Soviet swept-wing jet bomber, and was a versatile aircraft that became both part of the Soviet deterrent in the Cold War, and a par- ticipantofseveral"hot"wars.Thebookprovides in-depth coverage of the "Soviet Superfortress," including experimental and projected versions, and the Tu-4’s production and service history. Size:8.5"x11"•1033color/bwphotos•464pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-5418-2•hard•$79.99 Tupolev Tu‑144: The Soviet Supersonic Air- liner YefimGordon,DmitriyKomissarov,Vladimir Rigmant.Developedinthe1960s/1970s,theTu-144 was theSovietUnion’sonlypracticalventure into supersoniccommercialaviation.Though itscareer was all too brief, it was a major technological achievement for the Soviet aircraft industry. The bookprovides in-depthcoverageofthe‘Concordski’, including its production and service history. Size:8.5"x11"•548color/bwphotos•272pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4894-5•hard•$59.99 Antonov’s Heavy Transports: From the An-22 to An-225, 1965 to the Present. YefimGordon and Dmitriy Komissarov. This book charts the development and service history of the Antonov design bureau’s heavy transport aircraft, including the unique six-engined An-225 “Mriya:”createdforcarryingtheBuranspaceshuttle, and is the biggest aircraft in the world today. The book is illustratedbyawealthofnewphotosand color artwork.​ Size:8.5”x11”•598color/bwphotos•288pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-6071-8•hard•$59.99 Tupolev Tu-160: Soviet Strike Force Spear- head Yefim Gordon & Dmitriy Komissarov. Devel- oped to meet a Cold War need for a counterpart to the B-1, the Tu-160 was the first Soviet multi- mode strategic bomber and remains Russia’s most advanced heavy bomber.The book charts the type’s development, production, and service history in Soviet and post-Soviet days,and is richly illustrated with color photos and original factory drawings. Size: 8.5” x 11” • 576 color and b/w images 288pp. • ISBN: 978-0-7643-5204-1 • hard $59.99 Tupolev Tu-4: The First Soviet Strategic Bomber Yefim Gordon, Dmitriy Komissarov, and Vladimir Rigmant. Brought out in the mid- 1940s as a copy of the B-29 Superfortress, the Tu-4 became the first Soviet nuclear-capable bomber. The book provides coverage of the “Soviet Superfortress,” including experimental andprojectedversions,and theTu-4’sproduction and service history. Size:8.5”x11”•520color/bwphotos•240pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4797-9•hard•$49.99 A Guide to the Russian Federation Air Force Museum at Monino Korolkov & Kazashvili. The Monino museum is founded on a rich collection of full-scale aircraft exhibits, as well as helicopters, aircraft engines, armament and search-and-rescue equipment, and reflects the history of Russian and Soviet aviation development from 1909 to the present. Size:8.5”x11”•130color/bwphotos•176pp. ISBN:0-7643-0076-8•hard•$39.95 MiG-29 Flight Manual Alan R. Wise. The MiG-29 Fulcrum is acknowledged as the finest lightweight, multi-role fighter ever produced in Russia. This book provides a rare and unprec- edented glimpse inside a top Russian aircraft. Using information that only a few years ago was highly classified, this translated text presents an extraordinary look at the capabilities and complexities of one of the very best fighters. Size:8.5"x11"•110colorphotos•160pp. ISBN:0-7643-1389-4•soft•$24.95 OTHER COUNTRIES Dassault Mirage: The Combat Log Salvador Mafé Huertas. The first book ever to chronicle in detail all of the Mirage III, 5, F1 and 2000 aircraft and specifically their use in combat operations. The Mirage has seen more combat than any present day jet fighter, including action in the Six-Days War, the Falklands, the Gulf War and many other lesser known conflicts. Size:9"x12"•400color/bwphotos•208pp. ISBN:0-7643-0168-3•hard•$59.95 Jezreel Valley Mysteres: The Mystere IVA in Israeli Air Force Service, Squadron 109, 1956-1968 Shlomo Aloni. Israel acquired 61 DassaultMystere IVAcombataircraft fromFrance that were delivered to the Israeli Air Force and issued to two units: Squadron 101 at Hatzor, in the south, and Squadron 109 at Ramat David in the north. The Squadron 109 Mystere era covered mostly air-to-air from 1956 until 1962 and mostly air-to-ground from 1962 until 1968. Size:8.5"x11"•291color/bwphotos•224pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4825-9•hard•$59.99 Ghosts of Atonement: Israeli F-4 Phantom Operations During the Yom Kippur War Shlomo Aloni. In the years that preceded the October 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel invested heavily in the creation of a heavy attack force of four F-4 Phantom/Kurnass squadrons. This is a must for anyone with interest in F-4 Phantom operations, IsraeliAirForceheritage,andmodern military history. Size:8.5"x11"•298color/bwphotos•228pp. ISBN:978-0-7643-4756-6•hard•$59.99 The Israeli Air Force 1947-60: An Illus- trated History Salvador Mafé Huertas. Israel exists because of the resolute people that live in this small country, both civilian and military, but above all because of the Chel Ha’avir, which in the following years would be proclaimed the most combat experienced air force in the world. Size:8.5"x11"•190color/bwphotos•176pp. ISBN:0-7643-0390-2•hard•$35.00