Dave Windle: 7 books
British Aerospace Hawk
Armed Light Attack and Multi-Combat Fighter Trainer
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2011
For many years the world’s finest aerobatic team, the RAF’s Red Arrows, have thrilled millions with their demonstrations of this fine aircraft's agility and maneuverability. Black Hawks can also be seen in the valleys of Wales, flying ground-hugging flight paths along the valleys. These are the...
North American Mustang P-51
Long-range Fighter
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
The Mustang was born from a British WW2 specification to North American during 1940. The prototype was completed within 117 days but the RAF was not happy with the aircraft's performance and suggested replacing the V-12 Allison with the more powerful RR Merlin. The result was a superbly fast and maneuverable...
Vought F4 Corsair
Carrier and Land-based Fighter
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2011
The Vought F4U was the best carrier based fighter of WW2. 12,571 aircraft were built and downed 2,140 enemy aircraft for the loss of only 189 Corsairs. It was developed early in 1938 for the US Navy. The designer, Tex Beisel, worked on the principle of the largest engine in the smallest airframe....
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter
Interceptor, Strike, Reconnaissance Fighter
Language: English
Release Date: March 19, 2012
The Starfighter was once described as ‘a delight to fly, but one mistake and it will kill you’. It is one of the world’s fastest fighters with a top speed of Mach 2.2 and a service ceiling of 58,000 feet. First delivered to the USAF in 1958 it was also sold to the German, Greek, Italian, Turkish...
V Bombers
Vulcan, Valiant and Victor
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2009
Britain’s desire to stay at the leading edge in the design and development of modern jet powered aircraft was born in the later stages of World War Two. The RAF sent requests to the leading aircraft manufactures for a variety of specifications, amongst which was one for a long-range heavy bomber....
Sepecat Jaguar
Tactical Support and Maritime Strike Fighter
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2011
This versatile single-seater aircraft was a joint development between the UK and France. It first flew in 1968, but its robust and flexible operational uses led to its long service life, only being retired from RAF service in 2008. It has seen front-line action in all major conflicts since introduced...
Panavia Tornado
Strike, Anti-ship, Air Superiority, Air Defence, Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Fighter-bomber
Language: English
Release Date: February 23, 2011
The Tornado has been the backbone of the RAF within its many different theaters of operation. The aircraft started as a European venture between Germany, Italy and the UK, based on the original swing-wing technology invented by Barnes-Wallis. It has also been successfully exported to several Middle-Eastern...