Sud Aviation aircraft books - history and models

S.E. 210 Caravelle - A Legends of Flight Illustrated History (Legends of Flight)

The Sud Aviation S.E. 210 Caravelle, a French-built jet airliner from the 1950s, was named after the 15th-century caravela ships used in the Age of Exploration. Along with the British de Havilland Comet, it was one of the first jet-powered passenger airliners. In April 1959, the Caravelle became the first successful jet airliner to enter scheduled service with Scandinavian Air Lines (SAS).
Produced until 1972, the Caravelle remained in service until 2005. Its rear-mounted engines influenced later designs like the Douglas DC-9 and Tupolev Tu-134.

This book details the Caravelle's design, development, and use, including its service with major airlines such as Air France, SAS, Swissair, and United. Technical specifications and period photographs provide insight into the history of this pioneering and influential commercial jet airliner.

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Sud Aviation Caravelle Timelines

First introduced in response to a 1951 French Air Ministry request, the Aerospatiale (Sud Aviation) Caravelle became one of the most important twin-engine airliners of its time. Its design, with engines mounted at the rear and a high tailplane, influenced many later aircraft.

Produced from 1958 to 1973 in 282 units across several versions, the Caravelle served airlines worldwide and remained in use into the early 2000s. Its widespread adoption made it a familiar sight in many liveries.

This illustrated book presents the Caravelle's story through photographs, drawings, and archive material. It includes technical details, variant guides, and coverage of its lasting presence. Large colour images, detailed captions, and historical notes offer a clear and engaging record of this pioneering airliner.

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Vultures Over Israel - The Vautour in Israeli Service: Squadron 110 1957-1971

This book provides a detailed history of the Sud Aviation Vautour, a French twin-jet military aircraft designed for multiple roles: attack, bombing, night fighting and reconnaissance.
Produced from the early 1950s, it served with the French Air Force and exported to Israel, which was the only country to operate all three major variants: IIA (attack), IIB (bomber/recon), and IIN (night/all-weather fighter).

In Israeli service, Vautours played a key role in important conflicts: Squadron 110 flew reconnaissance Vautour IIBs to collect images for Operation Focus, the pre-emptive strike at the start of the 1967 Six-Day War; attack Vautours carried out ground-strike missions during the same war.

The book is richly illustrated with rare period photographs and technical drawings, exploring how the Vautour was built and modified. It examines its design, operational use in Israel, and surviving examples today, making it a compelling reference for aviation historians and modelers.

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