Aerospace Books | Schiffer Publishing

Range Unlimited covers the developmental history of aerial refueling, including the United States and other countries, as well as modern advancements and technologies. Also covered are the current aerial refueling model types and configurations used...

The full story of the development and early use of the U-2 has never been properly told—until now. This book describes in vivid detail how the high-flying spyplane was conceived, designed, built, and deployed in...

After twenty-five years of service with the USAF, the F-15 is still the most effective air superiority fighter in the world today. In addition, the F-15E Strike Eagle has taken over the F-111’s role as...

This new study of the sea-going Phantoms includes contributions from over a hundred aircrew and maintainers who were involved in the Phantom’s success from the earliest service development flying to its twilight years in the...

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes.[AuthorName]By David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 270 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Tank Ta 154[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 270 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes.[AuthorName]By (author) David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Messerschmitt Me 209[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

The 381st Bomb Group flew perilous B-17 missions over Europe in WWII, showcasing valor, sacrifice, and aerial combat excellence. In June 1943 the quiet English countryside around the village of Ridgewell in northwest Essex was...

Rare history of the the secretive and seldom photographed Me 209 V1, V2, V3, and V4 prototypes. [AuthorName]David Myhra[/AuthorName][AuthorBio][/AuthorBio][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][NumIllustration]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/NumIllustration][SubTitle]Messerschmitt Me 29[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]over 200 photographs, line drawings[/ColorPattern]

With vivid detail and many exclusive photographs, Wayne Mutza chronicles the Convair’s F-102 Delta Dagger’s unsteady course through history, from its inception to present-day survivors. Presented for the first time are the fascinating details surrounding...

The pilot-operated Bachem Ba 349 “Natter” (“Adder”) was one of several unexpected new weapons Germany was seeking to perfect for a more effective defense against Allied heavy bombers. The idea of the ground-to-air missile to...

Oxford's Own is the story of No. 15/XV Squadron, Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force, of the men who served with it and the aircraft it flew. It is a story of determination, courage, fortitude and...

Willy Messerschmitt (1898-1978) was indisputably one of the most significant of Germany’s aeronautical design engineers. This book examines Messerschmitt’s life as a designer, aircraft builder, and businessman; it begins with the Harth-Messerschmitt gliders (1913-1923), winds...