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Nieuport Two Seaters Take Center Stage in New Encyclopedia Installment

Aeronaut Books has just released part two of The Nieuport Aircraft Encyclopedia by authors David Méchin and Michel Bénichou.

The Nieuport Airplanes Encyclopedia (Part 2 WWI Two-Seaters) begins with the story of the Nieuport 10 , an aircraft designed by Gustav Delage, who took over management of the Nieuport company after its founder’s death. Available in two-seater and single-seater versions, this aircraft had a long line of two-seater successors that soared the skies on all fronts of the Great War.

The 223 page book includes 350 photographs (including 3 autochromes), 54 color profiles, and five scale drawings. It follows part 1, released earlier this year, which focuses on Nieuport machines from 1910-1914.

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New Book Chronicles F4U Corsair’s Rise as Legendary Fighter

Casemate is about to release author Tim Hillier-Graves’s new book The Vought F4U Corsair in The War Against Japan: A Photographic Record of the 15th Naval Fighter Wing at War 1944-5 .

By mid-1944, the Allies, especially the United States, began preparing for a potential invasion of Japan. Churchill expected the Royal Navy to support the U.S. Navy in achieving aerial dominance. The Admiralty focused on strengthening its carrier forces, forming the 15th Naval Fighter Wing. However, a key question arose: which aircraft would the Wing use?

The Supermarine Seafire lacked the necessary range and endurance for Pacific operations, while Hellcats were in short supply and prioritized for U.S. use. This left the Vought F4U Corsair as the best option. Although initially dismissed due to its poor safety record on carriers, the Corsairs were eagerly acquired by the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm, so relieving the US Navy of this controversial aircraft until its problems could be sorted out.

The 15th Naval Fighter Wing, initially comprising Nos. 1830, 1831, and 1833 squadrons, became the first carrier based unit to successfully deploy the Corsair at sea. Despite early losses, British and Commonwealth pilots demonstrated its effectiveness, eventually convincing even the skeptical U.S. Navy of its capabilities. The Corsair proved to be one of the war’s most effective fighters.

Led by Battle of Britain ace Dickie Cork until his death in 1944, the Wing achieved notable successes against Japanese forces aboard HMS Illustrious.

This 152 page book draws on accounts from 20 veterans and extensive archives to highlight the Corsair’s transformation into a legendary naval fighter and the pilots’ indomitable spirit. It is currently available for pre-order with release set for November 25.

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New Collections Focus on Sopwith Camel, Fokker Dr.1, Curtiss Jenny

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to introduce a new series of Aircraft Collections, the first three of which are now available in the Special Releases section of our online store. These first three collections focus on the Sopwith Camel, Fokker Dr.1 and Curtiss Jenny. They compile nearly all related content that appeared in the in original run of The Flying Machine journal from 2016-2023, as well as bonus content. Click here to check them out.

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Great War Aviation Society Releases 2024 Calendar

Our friends at The Great War Aviation Society (Cross & Cockade International) have released their new, 25th edition calendar for 2024.

The full-color, 298 mm x 210 mm (A4) 2024 installment includes 12 stunning, full-color works created by luminaries within the field of WW1 aviation art, such as Graham Turner. Graham was awarded first prize for Best First World War Aviation Picture at the Guild of Aviation Artists’ Annual Summer Exhibition in June 2023 for his painting Letord Let.5, which is the featured painting for March.

The calendar has been compiled and produced by Roger Tisdale since 1999 and continues to sell out yearly. Roger comments, “It’s a labour of love compiling the annual calendar, making sure that there is an eclectic mix of aircraft and styles to suit all tastes.”

As with previous years, proceeds will assist in the upkeep of the British Air Services Memorial at St Omer, which was erected by the society in 2004 to commemorate the 8,000 airmen who gave their lives in France and Flanders during WW1. Peter Dye, President of the Great War Aviation Society, said, “Our mission is to explore, preserve and share information on this fascinating period, ensuring that the aircraft, aviators, ground crew, and their sacrifices are never forgotten. The British Air Services Memorial is a permanent tribute to these early aviation pioneers. We are honoured to be able to help financially maintain the Memorial, so that it remains ‘fit for heroes’.”

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“The Flying Machine” Spring 2023 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 27th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #27 Contents:

40 pages – Leo Opdycke 1929-2023; Bristol Fighter at Old Rhinebeck; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Original Curtiss Jenny; News Briefs: DX Modelworks’ Scratch-Built Sopwith Camel (1/16 Scale), A New Rotary Engine Launched in New Zealand, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Sopwith Dolphin Update, Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Blériot XI Update; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required. Click here to purchase!

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“The Flying Machine” Winter 2023 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 26th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #26 Contents:

36 Pages – Certifying the Jenny; Ballooning Experiences in WW1; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Ely Curtiss Pusher Reproduction; News Briefs: Research Help Wanted: Postwar FE.2bs in the United States, 1911 Waterbird Reproduction Takes Flight, USAF Museum Curtiss Jenny Restoration Update; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history. Click here to purchase!

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“The Flying Machine” Fall 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 25th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #25 Contents:

36 Pages – Sopwith F.1 Camel C-FGHT / Hump Day in the Sopwith Camel ; Fokker Scourge Recap; Spotlight: MAM’s Sopwith 1 ½ Strutter N1914S; News Briefs: Sopwith Camel Airframe Project For Sale, American Heritage Museum’s Original Nieuport 28 (Update), 1/6 Scale Sikorsky Ilya Muromets Flying Model For Sale; Products

We have also released The Flying Machine 2022 collection featuring all four issues published this year!

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history. Click here to purchase!

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New Book Offers “The Complete Guide” to the P-38 Lightning

Author Richard A. Franks and Valiant Wings Publishing have released Airframe & Miniature No.19: The Lockheed P-38 Lightining described as “a complete guide to the ‘Fork-tailed Devil'”:

This is an 8″ x 11″ paperback of 256 pages. The P-38 Lightning has recently been the subject of several new model toolings in all scales. The latest Valiant Wings book will unpick all the different variants and colorful schemes. Includes 60+ pages of technical information 60+ pages of walk-around images and technical diagrams 8+ pages of camouflage and markings 25+ pages of model builds and modelling information 200+ photographs including wartime images Color side views and four-views by Richard J. Caruana 3D isometric views of all variants by Wojciech Sankowski Three specially commissioned extensive full kit builds in two scales by Steve A. Evans Bonus set of 1/48 scale plans

As the cover indicates, the book also covers the F-4 and F-5 variants of the type.

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“The Flying Machine” Summer 2022 Edition Now Available!

Aerodynamic Media, LLC is proud to announce the release of the 24th issue of The Flying Machine: Early Aero Quarterly.

Issue #24 Contents:

36 Pages – Overhauling a Jenny’s OX-5 Engine; Spotlight: Military Aviation Museum’s Sopwith 1½ Strutter N4088H; Running the 120 hp Le Rhône Engine; News Briefs: Memorial Flight’s B.E.2f Performs Maiden Flight, Golden Age Air Museum SPAD XIII Progress Report; Products

The Flying Machine focuses exclusively on “aeroplanes” manufactured prior to 1920, as well as the current work of historians, builders, restorers, museums and collectors to preserve and promote interest in the early years of flight. Published in print and digital formats, The Flying Machine is offered on a pay-per-issue basis – no subscription required!

Join us as we pay tribute to early aircraft and the visionaries, geniuses and daredevils who conquered the air while producing some of the most fascinating, ingenious and beautiful machines in aviation’s short history. Click here to purchase!

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Military Aviation Museum Founder Details Search to Save Classic Warbirds in New Book

The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, Virginia is the largest private collection of vintage warplanes in the US. Now its founder, Jerry Yagen, is sharing details on his effort to save classic warbirds with his new book, Bravo Zulu.

Bravo Zulu is an account of this brainchild of celebrated collector Jerry Yagen and his wife Elaine. These pages recall some of the most exciting war stories ever told and some of the most famous airplanes of all time—from Replica Fokker Dr. I triplanes built to resemble those flown by the Red Baron to painstakingly restored original combat veteran aircraft like the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Supermarine Spitfire the collection includes many of the most iconic historic aircraft.

Bravo Zulu was created to bring the stories that surround this incredible collection to life, beautifully illustrated with images of the Museum aircraft in flight, this book is the perfect way to experience the collection if you cannot visit the museum. Bravo Zulu recalls the tales of the tireless searches for and restorations of each remarkable plane, which the Yagens dedicated themselves to collecting and sharing with the world.

The 200 page hardcover book is currently available for pre-order with release slated for this fall.

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