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Highly illustrated history of the Vampire. Features black and white historical images. Edited by the team at Aeroplane, the world's longest-established aviation magazine. Part of Historical Military Aircraft Series.

This new book edition looks at the aircraft created by Curtiss and the company itself.

Bristol grew rapidly, from a few hangars at the influential Larkhill in Wiltshire to a new site at Filton, and, up to 2012, it was one of the key aviation design, development and manufacturing locations in Britain. This book explores the history of the company, and the aircraft that it produced.

Concorde was an incredible achievement. It was built by two different nations that overcame many technical problems to produce the most iconic airliner ever built. With photos showing its creation, construction and career, this new book edition details the highs and lows of this supersonic transport as it cemented its place in aviation history.

This new book edition of Aeroplane's Avro Company Profile 1910-1963 (Military) is testimony to what Avro's aircraft, and the men who flew them, achieved and shines a light on the great aircraft manufacturer that designed and built them.

On 20 August 1963, the British Aircraft Corporation (BAC) One-Eleven flew for the first time. This new book edition of Aeroplane Classic Airliner: BAC One-Eleven covers the full story of its concept and design against the troubled background of the industry's consolidation, and of its entry into service.

Prompted by a request from Howard Hughes (and TWA) in 1939, Lockheed's team broke the mold with the Constellation. A real head turner, the 'Connie' raised the bar in performance, economy and passenger comfort. This highly illustrated book tracks the Constellation from its inception through to its retirement, showcasing why it was so special.

As an engineering company, Vickers had been around since 1828, so its venture into aviation was just one of many avenues of income. Vickers produced over 70 different types of aircraft, not including a host of sub-variants. This new book edition of Aeroplane's Vickers Company Profile 1911-1977 is testimony to what Vickers' aircraft achieved.

One of the many ingredients required for creating a great aircraft company is the ability to diversify, and this was just one of the strengths that kept the Fairey Aviation Company in business for more than four decades. With over 150 images, this book charts the history of the company and examines each aircraft it produced over its 45-year run.

The DC-3 was the very first true airliner, and it paved the way for the hundreds of increasingly advanced commercial aircraft that have emerged over the 80 years since Douglas' design was developed. This book brings this aircraft to life through lavish illustration and an exploration into the history of a machine that will seemingly fly forever.

With over 130 images, this new book edition of Aeroplane's Supermarine Company Profile 1913-1963 provides insight into the aircraft produced by Supermarine, including those that did not quite make the grade.