Aerei Grumman: libri illustrati di storia e guide

F8F Bearcat - Grumman's Late-War Dogfighter (Legends of Warfare)

The Grumman F8F Bearcat was a fast and agile carrier-based fighter designed for the Pacific theater. Although some were delivered before Japan's surrender, there is no evidence it saw combat in World War II. With the arrival of the jet age and the reduced threat of Japanese fighters, the U.S. Navy cut its order, resulting in a brief service career.
The Bearcat did see limited combat with French forces in Indochina but without significant impact. Despite its short military history, its exceptional performance made it a favorite in airshows and racing.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	David Doyle
Formato:	112 pagine, 23.5 x 23.5 x 1.9 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	200 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2023)
Collana:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764367014

Grumman EA-6B Prowler: Flying with the US Navy and Marines Corps (Duke Hawkins)

This beautiful Duke Hawkins photo book extensively presents the Grumman EA-6B Prowler, in service with the US Navy and Marines Corps.
The book contains not only action photos, but also many "walkaround" photos that show details of the aircraft from different angles. to show. Chapters on cockpit, fuselage, armament and maintenance work.

The series "Aircraft in Detail" arose from the collaboration between pilots, aircraft technicians and modellers. This volume (No. 21) on the Grumman EA-6B Prowler is illustrated with a large number of very high quality color photographs, most of which have never been published before.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Robert Pied, Nicolas Deboeck
Formato:	140 pagine, 24 x 24 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	HMH Publications (B, 2021)
Collana:	Aircraft in Detail (21)
ISBN:	9782931083116

Grumman J2F Duck : US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard Use in World War II (Legends of Warfare)

The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America's over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service.
A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more.

This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	David Doyle
Formato:	112 pagine, 23 x 23.5 x 1.8 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	230 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2018)
Collana:	Legends of Warfare
ISBN:	9780764354489

Night Cats and Corsairs - The Operational History of Grumman and Vought Night Fighter Aircraft, 1942-1953

The threat of enemy aircraft striking American naval forces at night with impunity during World War II led the Navy to seek fighter aircraft capable of stopping this threat.
Trace the history of radar-equipped night fighter aircraft produced for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps by the American aircraft companies Grumman and Vought before the arrival of jets with nocturnal capabilities.

World War II squadrons operated night variants of the Vought F4U-2 Corsair and Grumman F6F-3/5N Hellcat while post-war night fighter units were equipped with the Grumman F7F-3N Tigercat and/or Vought F4U-5N/NL.

"Night Cats and Corsairs" contains never before published color and black and white photographs covering the night variants of the F6F Hellcat, F7F Tigercat, F4U-2 and F4U-5N/NL Corsairs.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Alan C. Carey
Formato:	216 pagine, 27.5 x 21 x 2.3 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	200 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2013)
ISBN:	9780764343735

The Grumman Albatross - A History of the Legendary Seaplane

The Albatross was the premier fixed-wing rescue aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. Its very colorful history begins in 1946 and spans nearly a quarter of a century, including service with twenty-two foreign nations.
With a total of 466 built by Grumman, more than eighty examples still thrive on the civil register. The Albatross also saw extensive service in the Korean and Vietnam wars.
The fascinating history of this unique aircraft is complemented by over 200 photographs including many in color showing the great variations in color schemes and markings.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Wayne Mutza
Formato:	128 pagine, 28 x 22 x 1.1 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	più di 200 B&N e foto in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Schiffer Publishing Ltd (USA, 2004)
ISBN:	9780887409134