Historic Aviation C98 holiday 2012
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Historic Aviation C98 holiday 2012
H O L I D Extended Holiday Hours! Order Toll Free: A Y 2 0 1 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS New & Noteworthy............................................3 PRE-WWI / WWI Early Aviation / World War I..............................4 Allies .................................................................5 Germany...........................................................6 WORLD WAR II Between the Wars............................................7 Dear Fellow Aviation Lover, With Christmas on the way, who better than the Tuskegee Airmen – the “Red Tail Angels” – for the cover of this holiday edition of Historic Aviation? Their story is a wonderful reminder of adversity and ultimate triumph, but that’s just the beginning, because this catalog has our famously large selection of aviation products for you and for those on this year’s holiday gift-giving list. So as you add to your collection, help someone else start their own; as you purchase that new DVD you’ve always wanted, get a copy for a friend; and as you find a fun new t-shirt, remember to get a hat for your buddy. Now is the time to spread your passion for aviation and, more importantly, the wonderful history – like the triumphant story of the Tuskegee Airmen – that it includes. Thank you for shopping with us and may you have a wonderful holiday season. Greg Herrick Germany’s Rise / The U.S. Home Front...........8 USAAF..............................................................9 On the Cover: U.S. Bombers ............................................10-13 Return of the Red Tails Fighters......................................................14-19 Matt Hall. Flying their P-51D Mustangs, four “Red Tails” of the 332nd Fighter Group “Tuskegee Airmen” escort a wounded B-24 Liberator back to base at Ramitelli, Italy, in September, 1944. LIMITED EDITION Signed by the artist and multiple Red Tail pilots, this numbered print measures 31"x 19". Main Edition – Signed by two Red Tail pilots...............#72626C $175 Victory Edition – Signed by four Army Air Force veterans, including two Red Tail pilots....#72627C $245 Historic Aviation Exclusive! These 5"x 4" reproductions of WWII photos are perfect for framing with your print. Purchase either edition of Return of the Red Tails, and we’ll send them to you free! Royal Air Force..........................................20-21 Soviet..............................................................21 Mediterranean Theater ...................................22 Luftwaffe....................................................22-25 Pearl Harbor / Wake Island............................26 Japan..............................................................27 Doolittle Raid / Coral Sea / Midway.................28 U.S. Navy & Marine Corps Fighters ...............29 Flying Boats / End of World War II .................30 Military U.S. Navy & Marines in Korea........................31 U.S. Air Force in Korea...................................32 Strategic Air Command...................................33 Vietnam Era ..............................................34-35 Modern Attack Planes.....................................36 Modern Bombers............................................37 Modern Fighters........................................38-39 Reconnaissance .............................................39 X-Planes / UFOs.............................................40 Space..............................................................41 Transports.......................................................42 Helicopters......................................................43 Trainers ....................................................44-45 Mishaps / Bases .............................................45 Branches of Service..................................46-47 Nose Art..........................................................48 Pin-Ups......................................................48-49 Pop Culture.....................................................49 Collections .....................................................50 Civil General Aviation.............................................51 Pioneers..........................................................52 Racing.............................................................53 Airships / Flying Boats....................................54 Propliners........................................................55 Commercial Aviation .................................56-60 Manufacturers / Stewardesses / Disasters.....61 Aircraft A-Z Hollywood Movies...........................................62 Just for Fun / Sci-Fi........................................63 A rare P-51D Mustang Die Cast opportunity Model to acquire a model handsigned by one of LIMITED EDITION World War II’s “Tuskegee Airmen,” this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model of “Bunnie,” the famous P-51D Mustang flown out of Ramitelli Airfield, Italy, by Capt. Roscoe Brown, Jr., (one of only 15 pilots to shoot down a German Me 262 jet fighter) of the 100th Fighter Squadron, 332nd Fighter Group, Hand-signed by “Tuskegee Airman” Capt. Roscoe Brown, Jr.! includes a display stand with a metal nameplate signed by Capt. Brown himself! And that’s just the beginning, because this fully-loaded model has all the great quality and detail you've come to expect from Hobby Master: a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure; movable wing flaps, an opening rear coolant scoop, and a rotating propeller; removable drop tanks and bombs; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including victory symbols below the canopy; and more. 9¼" wingspan. Signature Edition – Limited to only 500 worldwide, this incredible collectible is expected to go fast! #98888B $99.95 Standard – You can also buy this model in an unsigned edition.....................#98889B $69.95 1/72 scale – This smaller model of a “Red Tail” P-51D Mustang has a 6" wingspan.........#99550E $34.95 Red Tails Inspired by the first African-American combat unit to serve in WWII, this high-flying epic follows the exploits of the 332nd Fighter Group “Tuskegee Airmen,” who are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky...even as they battle discrimination on the ground. Featuring jaw-dropping aerial action and thrilling special effects, this is a breathtaking tribute to the unsung heroes who rose above extraordinary challenges and ultimately soared into history. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG-13. 2 hrs. 5 min. DVD.........#V6125N $19.95 Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack – Includes the documentary, Double Victory..........................#V6126N $29.95 P-51D Tuskegee Airmen Shirt Thank heavens for those “Red-Tail Angels!” Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, black t-shirt features a P-51D Mustang flown by World War II’s “Tuskegee Airmen.” Medium.....#63852C $18.95 Large.........#63853C $18.95 X-Large.....#63854C $18.95 XX-Large...#63855C $19.95 Tuskegee Airmen Mug This 11-ounce, ceramic mug features “Tuskegee Airmen” and a pair of red-tailed 332nd Fighter Group Mustangs flying over the Italian countryside during World War II. 3¾" tall, it is dishwasher and microwave safe................#63879C $12.95 For the latest A note about our products: Historic Aviation is proud to bring you the finest updates and quality products documenting aviation history. To provide a comprehensive context, we carry products that represent enemy combatants such as Nazi announceGermany and Imperial Japan. It is not our intent to glorify those entities but to ments, and offer you the most complete selection of historically accurate products available, to converse with fellow lest we forget. A final reminder: the models, figures and other collectibles in this aviation enthusiasts, catalog are not toys but rather are intended for collectors ages 14 and above. visit us on Facebook! Electronic Catalog Load Historic Aviation on your smartphone! Simply scan the QR Code and a pdf version of this catalog will be on your phone to browse wherever and whenever you’d like. How cool is that! New & Notewor thy 1937 Stinson Reliant SR-9 Die Cast Bank A popular high-wing monoplane with civilian aviators in the 1930s, the Stinson Reliant also flew with the U.S. military See More of the as a utility aircraft during World War II. Te Series on Page xaco The 20th aircraft in the highly collectible 53! “Wings of Texaco” series, this 1/42 scale, die cast model is a wonderful replica of one of those Stinson Reliants! You get a realistic engine front with a rotating propeller, movable wing flaps, a coin slot and a key, Texaco markings, and a certificate of authenticity. 12" wingspan; includes a display stand................................#90097D $49.95 LIMITED EDITION Brushed Metal Finish – This limited edition version features a handsome, brushed metal finish............#90098N $69.95 Aviation Legends 2013 Calendar This super-sized wall calendar – more than 1½-feet wide! – is filled with stunning air-to-air, color photographs of beautiful Golden Age and post-World War II aircraft from Waco, Ryan, Beechcraft, and others. Large and dramatic, each photograph is of a quality worth framing. 19½"x 13½"; includes a 4-month 2012 planner page...........................#80291B $14.95 SBD-3 Dauntless Model 1/18 Scale! This is just a sam of the hundreds of new pling edition of Historic Aviatioitems in this n. Fin throughout the catalog! d more The Aviators Over 6 Hours Each! With each season containing 13 episodes on 2 DVDs, this awardwinning program will have you glued to your seat while you learn about the most interesting people, aircraft, cutting-edge technology, and fly-in destinations in aviation today! Widescreen, 6 hrs. 10 min. total runtime for each season. $24.95 each Season 1 – More than 30 presentations include the history of Cessna, a tour of the C5M Super Galaxy, a visit to one of the most advanced air traffic control towers in the world, an examination of the Russian MiG-15, and an explanation of how to build an aircraft............................................................#V9822C Season 2 – In these additional 30+ presentations you’ll go flying with the aviation rock-stars of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, follow a day in the life of a U.S. Marine fighter pilot, learn how to buy a used aircraft, and more..................................#V9823C Boeing Aircraft Ribbon Caps Over 2-Foot Wingspan! A replica of the famous Dauntless dive bomber flown from the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during the Battle of Midway by Lt.Cdr. Richard Best of Bombing Squadron 6 (VB-6), this 1/18 scale, plastic model looks just like the real thing! Premium features include a fully outfitted cockpit with flight controls, radio gear, and much more, all protected by sliding canopies; a rotating and elevating 7.62 mm Browning machine gun that retracts into the cockpit; an intricate Wright Cyclone R-1820 radial engine with a rotating propeller; two wing-mounted 100-pound bombs and a third, 1,000-pound bomb in the centerline crutch; movable flight control surfaces and working dive brakes; retractable landing gear with a steerable tail wheel and a tail hook; and authentic markings. 27" wingspan; requires only a few minutes of simple assembly...........................#99558E $179 P-38J Lightning Die Cast Model The 30th release in the Oxford Diecast series of 1/72 scale, die cast warplanes, this model is OXF30 a replica of “Murph III,” a Lockheed P-38J Lightning flown by Maj. Maurice McLary of the 55th Fighter Squadron “Fighting See More Oxford Diecast Warplanes on Page 14! Fifty-Fifth,” USAAF. It features a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, D-Day invasion stripes and pin-up nose art, and more. 8½" wingspan; includes a display stand that identifies the plane and pilot.........#96235A $19.95 Allied Air Command World War II Bombers Displaying 21 Allied bombers – See the Companion each accompanied by detailed “WWII Fighters” specifications – from WWII, this Set on Page 14! set is a great way to enjoy, and learn about, the aircraft that saved the world........$19.95 each Poster – 36"x 24"..............................................#74920D Jigsaw Puzzle – 1,000 pieces; 26½"x 19¼".....#74919C Naval Fighters Vol. 93 Convair PB4Y-2/P4Y-2 Privateer Veronico & Ginter. This heavilyillustrated volume presents the development and operational history of the Consolidated (later, Convair) PB4Y-2 Privateer, which, derived from the B-24 Liberator, flew with the U.S. Navy as a patrol bomber during World War II and the Korean War. You’ll also enjoy thorough coverage of its systems (inside and out!) and even learn about post-Korea drone variants. 240 pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.............#20140B $49.95 WWII-Style Leather Pilot Helmet Reminiscent of the helmets worn by Allied fighter pilots in World War II, this brown leather pilot helmet will make a beautiful addition to your WWII memorabilia collection! Fine features include a soft goatskin leather outer shell; Medium/Large............#63389C synthetic suede lining; X-Large/XX-Large......#63390C covered ear vents with zippers; and adjustable leather straps at the chin, forehead, and back of the neck.....$29.95 each Made of 100% B cotton, these embroidered, A black caps with sharp, yellow ribbons feature a cuttingC edge Boeing aircraft on the front, a precurved visor, and an adjustable fabric strap with a metal buckle. One size fits most...............$13.95 each D A: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet....#62185N B: F-15E Strike Eagle....................................#62186N C: V-22 Osprey...............................................#62187N D: C-17 Globemaster III.................................#62188N Pilgrim Observer Space Station Kit During the 1970s, scientists debated how advanced the space program and its vessels could become. A replica of one of the more ambitious ideas from that time, this 1/100 scale, plastic kit of the Pilgrim Observer Space Station – a self-sustaining station capable of interplanetary travel – features extending life support arms and crew quarters, a telescoping nuclear engine, a space taxi, a removable forward shroud, realistic markings, and a moon-surface display base. You even get a booklet explaining the speculative science behind the Pilgrim’s design! 12" long (17" when fully deployed); skill level 3..................#83953E $39.95 Snoopy the Flying Ace Commemorating Snoopy, the World War I flying ace who flew his “Sopwith Camel” (doghouse) on countless missions against the Red Baron, this set includes a figure of Snoopy in flight gear and a book filled with Charles M. Schulz’ “Flying Ace”themed Peanuts comic strips. What a wonderful collectible for aviation fans! 32 pages, color illustrations, 3"x 3½", hardcover..............#10457C $9.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 3 PRE-WWI Ear ly Aviation / Wor ld War I Reproduction Antique Balloons Gliding soundlessly and effortlessly, as if in a world of their own, helium balloons have fired imaginations and appealed to a sense of romance. Fun and decorative, these charming recreations feature all the details of the real thing: handmade wicker gondola baskets, cotton twine netting holding the “helium” balloon, and the large size even has canvas ballastbags hanging from the side. Large (22" tall).......................$69.95 each NEW! Rainbow..........................#88052C Blue...........................................#88050C Red...........................................#88034C Small (11¾" tall)....................$29.95 each NEW! Rainbow..........................#88053E Blue...........................................#88051E Red............................................#88037E Quest for Flight John J. Montgomery and the Dawn of Aviation in the West Harwood & Fogel. Early 20th century aerial exploits on the East Coast have long overshadowed the contributions in the West – until now. This book examines Santa Clara College professor John J. Montgomery’s late 1800s glider inventions, his flights – including the first controlled flight with a heavier-than-air craft in the Western Hemisphere in 1883 – in them, and his designs and theories, which helped change society’s attitude toward “the impossible art” of aerial navigation. 256 pages, 36 B&W illustrations, 6"x 9", hardcover.......................#10602E $29.95 Quest for Flight A replica of the 1903 Wright Flyer (the first heavierthan-air airplane to fly successfully), this 1/72 scale, die cast metal and plastic model features realistically ribbed surfaces, a detailed engine with working pulleys and rotating propellers, a display stand, and more. 6¾" wingspan...................#91190B $24.95 The Great War 2013 Calendar This large-format wall calendar features 12 stunning air-to-air photographs that document the beginnings of military aviation in full-color glory. You’ll enjoy an Albatros D.Va, a Nieuport 11, an FE.2b pusher, and many others, with specifications and silhouettes of each along with a chronological history of World War I aviation. 20"x 14"........#80300B $14.95 World War I Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines This classic, 1965 comedy centered on a 1910 air race – flown by an American cowboy, an English ace, Italians, Germans, and others – from London to Paris features remarkable air-to-air photography and breathtaking aerial stunts! Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.0, Rated G. 2 hrs. 18 min...................#V9308E $14.95 Quadraselle Balsa Kit During the early days of flight, aviation pioneers experimented with numerous designs – some of which were successful while most 2½-Foot were not – in their Wingspan! attempts to get off the ground. Now, you can build your own experimental, turn-ofthe-century aircraft with this quadraselle balsa kit! Suitable for display or electric-powered flight, it comes with hand-selected, laser-cut parts and has a 30" wingspan when completed............#8556C $39.95 The Great Race A comprehensive overview of man’s quest for flight, this poster features 22 early flying machines (such as the 1852 Giffard airship, the 1890 Eole monoplane, the 1903 Wright Flyer and the 1906 Dumont airplane with ailerons) as well as information on key technological developments and biographies of early aviation pioneers, including Sir George Cayley, Lawrence Hargrave, Octave Chanute and the Wright brothers. 24"x 36"; laminated for increased protection...........................................#71558C $14.95 4 Ghosts Wright Flyer Die Cast Model This 1965 comedy – loosely based on the 1908 New York-to-Paris Race – stars Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis as competing daredevils who join other racers (among them, Natalie Wood) in a six-car race from New York to Paris. Along the way, they encounter wild west gunslingers, avoid polar bears in the Arctic, swordfight royal guards in Europe, and partake in an unforgettable pie fight! Widescreen, Dolby Digital, 2 hrs. 30 min............#V6127E $19.95 Thomas Flyer Die Cast Model A replica of the Thomas Flyer Model 35 that won the 1908 New York-to-Paris Race, this 1/43 scale, die cast model is exquisite in its detail. Hand assembled from dozens of parts, it includes a right-drive steering wheel, transmission and brake levers, and simulated leather seating; fine detail addon plastic parts; an intricate undercarriage; “wood”spoked wheels with real rubber tires; and authentic markings. There’s even a 46-star American flag! 4¼" long; includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover.............#97170C $69.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Over 12 Hours The Great War on 4 DVDs! This 4-DVD set examines World War I through 13 fascinating programs. In addition to the aviationthemed The First Dogfighters, Red Baron and the Wings of Death, and Airships, you’ll also enjoy Most Decorated: The Doughboys, Secrets of World War I, Mystery U-Boat of WWI, Jutland, The Somme, Christmas Truce, and more. What an incredible bargain! Color and B&W, 12 hrs. 30 min...............#V9072A $19.95 No Empty Chairs The Short and Heroic Lives of the Young Aviators Who Fought and Died in the First World War Mackersey. The aerial dogfights of World War I made aces out of the Red Baron, Eddie Rickenbacker, Josef Jacobs, and other “knights of the air,” but their fame came at a high cost. This book pays tribute to the men who, aware that the average pilot life expectancy was 11 days, still risked everything to fight for their countries. 288 pages, 16 B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover......#31013C $29.95 WarBirds Red Baron 2012 Edition! This incredible World War I combat simulation puts you in the cockpit of legendary fighters! You’ll dogfight the Red Baron, bomb and strafe on training DVD-ROM and combat missions, fly airships, and more… You can even command armored vehicles and antiaircraft guns! Requires a DVD drive. With stunning 3D graphics, terrain based on actual European topography, 10 Allied and German airplanes to choose from, authentic sounds, and much more, you’ll be in the middle of the action – against the computer or online against hundreds of other players! For Windows and Mac...................#59808B $29.95 Replica WWI Propeller This vintage-look propeller – handOver crafted in wood just like an original 6' Tall! WWI-era prop – features red-tipped blades, faithfully reproduced hub hardware including bolt heads, and a weathered finish indicative of air action. An icon of early aviation, it makes an ideal addition to any décor – above the bar, over the mantle, or even “propped” in the corner! 73¼"x 6"x 3½"................#6988C $159 Additional shipping charges apply. Call for details. Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWI Allies Mannock S.E.5a Model LIMITED EDITION Hector Russell Smith. Flying his Airco DH.2 in 1916, 7-victory ace Major Lanoe Hawker engages an Albatros D.II in a lengthy dogfight, unaware that the pilot of the German aircraft is none other than Manfred von Richthofen, the Red Baron. Hawker lost the battle (and his life), which helped cement Richthofen as a household name. Signed and numbered by the artist, this print measures 24"x 18".........#70479A $125 DH.2 vs. Albatros D.I/D.II Western Front 1916-17 Miller. This volume compares the Allies’ and Germans’ finest fighters in the battle for aerial supremacy over the Somme in 1916: Britain’s undergunned but maneuverable DH.2 and Germany’s less nimble but faster and more heavily armed Albatros D.II. You’ll explore the design and development of each fighter, study their technical specifications, meet the pilots who flew them, and more. 80 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.......#15087B $17.95 Airco DH.2 Kit Designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, the DH.2 biplane featured a “pusher” design necessitated by Britain’s lack of an interrupter gear (to prevent bullets from destroying a propeller in the front)! This 1/48 scale, plastic kit of the innovative fighter features simulated fabric-overframe texturing, a well-appointed cockpit, a full radial engine with a 4-blade propeller, a rigging diagram, and decals for the DH.2 flown in 1916 by 5-victory ace Robert Saundby of No. 24 Squadron, RFC. 7" wingspan; assembly required........#83517E $19.95 Air Vanguard 3 This premium quality, 1/30 scale, plastic and resin model of a Royal Model & Figure Aircraft Factory S.E.5a – a Sold Separately. type instrumental in regaining Allied air superiority late in World War I – flown by 61-victory ace Maj. Edward “Mick” Mannock of No. 74 “Tiger” Squadron, RFC, in 1918, features textured surfaces that simulate the original's fabric-on-frame construction; a detailed Wolseley Viper V8 engine with a simulated wood propeller; monofilament rigging; a 7.7 mm Lewis machine gun mounted to a Foster rail on the upper wing; realistic landing gear; and a metal weight for added heft. 10½" wingspan. #93397D $229 Major E. “Mick” Mannock Figure Add this 1/30 scale, metal figure of Mannock to your airplane display. It’s wonderfully detailed right down to his winter cap, fur-lined leather coat, and knee-high leather boots. 2½" tall.........................#93398D $34.95 The Life and Death of Major Edward Mannock VC, DSO, MC, RAF Franks & Saunders. The legend of Major Edward “Mick” Mannock, WWI flying ace, extols his victories, tenacious leadership skills, and premonitions of death. In this investigative biography, you’ll read the first truly balanced overview of his life with hard evidence sorted out from fanciful speculation and discover neverbefore-revealed information about the man behind the myth (and his ultimate fate). 192 pages, 70 B&W photographs, 6¾"x 9½", LIMITED EDITION hardcover.....#36267B $44.95 S.E.5a Die Cast Model A replica of the S.E.5a in which Edward “Mick” Mannock of No. 74 Squadron, RFC, recorded 17 of his confirmed 61 victories against German aircraft in World War I, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features real wire wing rigging, an upper-wing mounted machine gun, a figure of Mannock in the cockpit, a rotating propeller, authentic markings, and a display stand. 7" wingspan.....#92319N $49.95 Aviation Elite Units Vol. 28 USAS 1st Pursuit Group Guttman. This heavily illustrated book examines the World War I exploits of the U.S. Air Service’s 1st Pursuit Group – which claimed more kills than any other USAS group, thanks in part to “ace of aces” Eddie Rickenbacker and balloon-busting ace Frank Luke – from the start of operations in March, 1918, when they flew Nieuport 28s through the group’s heavy losses over Chateau Thierry and its successes flying SPAD XIIIs over St. Mihiel and the Argonne. 128 pages, 130 B&W photographs and 42 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover...........................#15462B $25.95 Sopwith Camel Kit 1/16 Scale Special Purchase! Save $200 Sopwith Camel Guttman. When Britain’s singleseat Sopwith Camel biplane – Britain’s first fighter with twin machine guns – burst onto the scene in 1917, it quickly gave British pilots a most capable fighter. This heavily illustrated, technical review examines the design, development, and variants of the Camel along with its operational service in multiple roles during World War I. 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover..........................................#15098B $18.95 An exquisite recreation of the famed Sopwith Camel, this magnificent, 1/16 scale, museum-quality kit leaves off the fabric covering to show every true-to-life structural detail. You get more than 220 laser-cut birch parts for the wings and fuselage; over 70 Britannia metal parts for building the Clerget engine; a fully outfitted cockpit with instruments, a control stick with triggers, and throttle and mixture controls; brass, steel and copper parts for fine detail work; bracing wire and rigging, control cables and turnbuckles; an illustrated, step-by-step instruction manual; full-size plans; and more. 21" wingspan; assembly required.......................................................................#88995D Reg: $399 Now: $199 Into the Ring Russell Smith. Piloting their Nieuport 28 biplanes on May 24, 1918, Lieutenants Willard Hill and 8-victory ace James Meissner of the USAS’ 94th Aero Squadron, 1st Pursuit Group, dive on two Pfalz D.IIIs. Signed by the artist, this print measures 17"x 13"..............................................#70486A $24.95 World War I Yard Spinners Perfect for your lawn, garden or patio, these World War I fighter aircraft are actually “wind spinner” yard A sculptures whose propeller-spinner rotates in even the slightest breeze! Made of SolarMax® UV resistant nylon with molded metal and plastic B fittings for the utmost in quality and durability, they include a pole, a A: Sopwith Camel ground 36½" wingspan...#62255C $54.95 stake, and B: Red Baron assembly 33" wingspan......#62253E $64.95 instructions. Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 5 WWI Ger many Fokker Dr.I Radio-Controlled Airplane Now, you can be the Red Baron! Featuring 3-channel operation that allows you to perform a wide variety of aerobatic maneuvers, this electric, ready-to-fly, radiocontrolled Fokker Dr.I includes everything you need for thrilling R/C flying! You get: • A powerful, pre-installed motor • A rechargeable 3.7V, 130mAh LiPo battery for flight times up to 10 minutes • Durable foam construction • A simulated rotary engine, a pilot figure, and machine guns • The famous markings of Germany’s “Red Baron” • A 3-channel, 2.4GHz transmitter with fully proportional elevator, rudder and throttle control for smooth, precise flight and a built-in battery charger to get you back in the air • Five AA batteries for the transmitter • Instructions 14" wingspan.....................................#92914N $99.95 “Guten Tag!” Metal Sign “Guten Tag!” writes the Fräulein to “Mrs. Baron.” Featuring the Red Baron’s Fokker Dr.I and a lovely lady looking for trouble, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 11"x 17"; includes mounting holes. #66165A $19.95 Clock – This nostalgic clock includes a quartz movement for superior accuracy. 14" diameter; battery not included.............#66288C $29.95 Fokker Dr.I and Sopwith Camel Die Cast Models Replicas of the aircraft flown by Baron Manfred von B Richthofen and by Roy Brown, the man who chased von Richthofen over the Somme on April 21, 1918 – the flight from which the famous “Red Baron” did not return – these 1/63 scale, die cast models feature machine guns, a rotating propeller, and an authentic paint scheme. Includes a display stand. A: Fokker Dr.I – 4½" wingspan............#91101B $11.95 B: Sopwith Camel – 5¼" wingspan...#91210C $14.95 B The Lethal Weapon Kopwalski & Rys. Germany’s Fokker D.VII was one of the most formidable dogfighters of WWI. This volume examines the development and service history of the D.VII and even strips the aircraft apart to provide you with 3-dimensional illustrations of A its external features, interior framework, engine, instrumentation, cockpit arrangement, machine guns, and more. 168 pages, 115 B&W photographs and 180 color illustrations, 1/72 scale line art, 8¼"x 11¾", softcover...........#33795D $19.95 German Airfield Models and Figures Replicas of German WWI aircraft, the pilots who flew them, and the mechanics who maintained them, these amazingly detailed, 1/30 scale, polystone models and metal figures are hand painted and historically accurate right down to their markings and uniforms. Standing figures measure approximately 2½" tall. Fokker D.VII Models – Superior to Allied aircraft when it was introduced in 1918, the Fokker D.VII was the only weapon specifically mentioned in the armistice agreements at the end of WWI. These premium quality, polystone D.VII models feature textured surfaces that simulate the originals’ fabric-onframe construction, a detailed Mercedes D.III engine with a simulated wood propeller, Spandau LMG 08/15 machine guns mounted in front of the wellappointed cockpit, realistic landing gear, authentic markings, and a metal pilot figure. 11½" wingspan............................................$199 each A: NEW! Fokker D.VII Model – Flown by Lt. August Raben of Jasta 18, this D.VII features the white raven that identified Raben as a squadron leader..................................................................................................#95739N B: NEW! Fokker D.VII Model – A replica of a D.VII flown by 29-victory ace O/Lt. Harald Auffarth of Jasta 29, this model carries his famous white comet.........................................................................................#95741N C: NEW! Fokker D.VII Model – This D.VII, flown by 48-victory ace Lt. Josef Jacobs of Jasta 7 (the fourth highest-scoring German ace of WWI), features Jacobs’ famous black paint scheme with a winged devil.....#95740N 6 You’ve seen it in photos and paintings… and now you can see it in the mirror! This replica of the special Prussian officer’s cap worn by WWI “ace of aces” Manfred von Richthofen – the “Red Baron” – features gray Trikot wool cloth with a red cap band and red wool piping; his signature, non-regulation patent leather Size 7.........#66634E chinstrap and a genuine leather Size 71/8......#66635E visor; cotton lining; and metal Size 71/4......#66636E cockades for both the State of Size 73/8......#66637E Prussia and the German Reich. Size 71/2......#66638E Produced in Germany by the Size 75/8......#66639E successors to the Robert Lubstein factory, these caps are marked inside with the original old Lubstein logo.......$179 each The Red Baron A Fokker D.VII The Red Baron’s Officer’s Cap Filled with spectacular CGI dogfights, this film dramatizes the World War I exploits of 80-victory ace Manfred von Richthofen, the “Red Baron,” who, at the age of 24, is a hero at home and a man both feared and respected by the enemy. Caught between his growing disgust for the war and his responsibility to his squadron, the Red Baron’s next flight could be his last. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG-13. 1 hr. 46 min. DVD................................................#V7830C $19.95 Blu-ray...........................................#V7831C $29.95 E LIMITED EDITION D C LIMITED EDITION LIMITED EDITION D: NEW! Officer’s Tent This officer’s tent is finely detailed right down to the ground stakes. 4" tall. F G H I J K #95760N $49 $ E: NEW! Bell Tent – Give your pilots a place to relax. 6" tall..........................#95759N 79 F: NEW! Marching Rifleman – A rifleman patrols the airfield.........................#95755N $39 G: NEW! Werner Voss – At ease, 48-victory ace and creative mechanic Lt. Werner Voss methodically plans the next “tweak” to his aircraft.................#95712N $39 H: NEW! Oswald Boelcke – 40-victory ace Hauptmann Oswald Boelcke prepares to toast another victory with a celebratory bottle of champagne......................#95747N $40 I: Hermann Goering – Hermann Goering, a 22-victory ace and the final commander of JG 1 (the “Flying Circus”), examines the fleet of D.VIIs................................#95710N $39 J: NEW! Mechanic Shouting – A mechanic shouts orders to his crew..........#95743N $39 K: NEW! Standing Officer – Binoculars in hand, an officer is ready to scan the skies for enemy aircraft.....................................................................................#95758N $32 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Between the Wars PRE-WWII Float Planes & Flying Boats Naval Fighters Vol. 79 The U.S. Coast Guard and Early Naval Aviation Workman, Jr. Filled with archival photographs and charts, this volume examines the rapid development of naval aviation between 1911 and 1938. You’ll learn how U.S. Coast Guardsmen and naval aviators overcame engineering and operational hurdles to construct the floatplanes and flying boats that eventually served in World War II. 288 pages, 300 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", hardcover............#10360D $39.95 Airship Fighters Hoffman. This heavily illustrated volume examines the F9C Sparrowhawk – a light biplane fighter that was deployed from the U.S. Navy airships USS Akron (ZRS-4) and USS Macon (ZRS-5) – in detail, from its development to the other aircraft it spawned. You even get an up-close look at the helium-filled airships that carried it in the 1930s! 64 pages, 139 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover...........#20125B $19.95 First Across the Pond Stan Stokes. NC-4, upon LIMITED EDITION touchdown in Lisbon Harbor on May 27, 1919, becomes the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic. 16"x 11½" print is signed and numbered by the artist. #7852A $ 39.95 Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk Special Purchase! Save 65% USS Macon Clyde Sunderland. The goliath-sized rigid airship and aircraft carrier, USS Macon, takes center stage in the skies above San Francisco in 1933. 32"x 25"..........#7737AA Reg: $29.95 Now: $9.95 Airship History Series The Flying Carriers This program focuses on the USS Akron and the USS Macon, two lighter-than-air ships that were built for the U.S. Navy in the late 1920s and early 1930s. You'll see construction, testing, operational service... and wreckage, too, as both ships met unfortunate ends. Perhaps most incredible is the air launching and recovery of early fighter planes from these massive airships – truly designed as aircraft carriers in the sky! 1 hr. 50 min.....#V9502C $29.95 Navy-Curtiss NC-4 Display Model Exquisite in its detail, this 1/82 scale, mahogany model of the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean is hand painted and includes Purchase the Model full wing rigGet the Print Above FRE– ging and a E! display stand. $ 18½" wingspan..................................#87205N 199 USAAF Insignia Fatigue Cap This eye-catching, blue fatigue cap features a screen-printed U.S. Army Air Forces insignia Medium (71/8-71/4).....#62790A – the “Hap Arnold Large (73/8-71/2)........#62791A wings” – on the X-Large (75/8-73/4).....#62792A front and a distressed, well-worn look. 55% cotton/ 45% polyester..........................................$9.95 each USAAF Winged Star Shirt This super soft, pre-washed, blue t-shirt featuring a distressed U.S. Army Air Forces insignia – the “Hap Arnold wings” – on the front is made Medium.......................#62700A of a 60% cotLarge...........................#62701A ton/40% polyX-Large.......................#62702A ester blend. $ XX-Large.....................#62703A 17.95 each F4B-4 & F2A-2 Die Cast Models A LIMITED EDITION B These 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master models of warbirds that flew from the USS Lexington (CV-2) feature textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit, removable wing-mounted bombs, realistic landing gear with real rubber tires, authentic markings, and a display stand. A: F4B-4 – Wearing Section Five Leader markings, this model of a Boeing F4B-4 flown by Bombing Squadron Two (VB-2) in 1937 features a realistic Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp engine, and wire wing rigging. 7½" wingspan.......................................#98576B $59.95 B: F2A-2 – Flown by the VF-2 “Flying Chiefs” in 1940, this F2A-2 Buffalo – the U.S. Navy’s first monoplane fighter – features a sliding canopy, retractrable landing gear with rolling wheels, and a movable rudder. 8¾" wingspan.......................................#98110N $39.95 World War II Aircraft Carrier Deck Display Base – 1/48 scale; measures 11"x 8¼"....#98558AA $9.95 Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk Balsa Kit Carried by USS Akron and the USS Macon, the Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk was a parasite recon/ fighter employed by the U.S. Navy in the 1930s. Certain to create a buzz in your collection, this kit includes high quality, laser-cut balsa wood parts; plastic detail parts, including cowling and landing gear; lightweight, colored covering tissue and peel-and-stick decals; a full-size plan with instructions; and more. You even get a prototypical hook mounting of the type used for launching and retrieving the F9C-2 from the airships! Suitable for display or rubber-powered flight, this kit has 130 parts and a 30" wingspan. Assembly required.........#8974C $49.95 Warship Pictorial Vol. 33 USS Lexington CV-2 Wiper, ed. Filled with many never-before-published photographs and detailed line drawings, this volume presents a visual history of the USS Lexington (CV-2), the “Gray Lady,” from her 1927 commission through her many refits and her loss in the 1942 Battle of the Coral Sea. Includes close-ups of the carrier deck and bridge, an hour-by-hour recount of her final battle, and more. 72 pages, 120 B&W photos and illustrations, 11"x 8¼", softcover....#12154B $17.95 First Flattops Over 7 Hours! The First U.S. Aircraft Carriers CV-1 to CV-4 Through rare archival film footage, this 2-DVD collection examines the birth of U.S. Naval aviation and the SALE! first four U.S. aircraft carriers: the USS Save Over 15% Langley (CV-1), USS Lexington (CV-2), USS Saratoga (CV-3) and USS Ranger (CV-4). You’ll view the documentary First Flattops, vintage newsreels, the 1933 fleet review, airships, WWII operations and battles, and more. B&W and color, 7+ hours.........#V9557AA Reg: $29.95 Now: $24.95 USS Lexington CV-2 Kit Over 2 ½' Long! A replica of the USS Lexington as she was fitted when sunk by the Japanese during the Battle of the Coral Sea, this 1/350 scale, plastic kit features a choice of waterline or full hull configurations, intricate island and stern detailing, realistic lifeboats and guns, an exquisitely detailed flight deck that includes a variety of aircraft with clear canopies and optionally folded wings, and a display stand. 30½" long; 583 parts, assembly required......................................................................#92207C $129 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 7 WWII A Brief History of The Third Reich Ger many’s Rise / T he U.S . Home Front Special Purchase! Save 50% Wie einst Lili Marleen... The Rise and Fall of the Nazis Whittock. This book examines Adolf Hitler’s powerful control over Germany before and during World War II. You’ll see how the German people, stripped of their military and their pride after World War I, mindlessly gravitated toward Hitler’s Third Reich and his promise that, under his command, Germany would return to greatness. 356 pages, 5"x 7¾", softcover............#40194AA Reg: $19.95 Now: $9.95 Arado Ar 65 Kit Introduced by the Luftwaffe in 1931, the Arado Ar 65 biplane was used primarily as a trainer aircraft in the 1930s and occasionally as a utility plane during World War II. A replica of one of those Ar 65s, this 1/72 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with an instrument panel; a rotating propeller; detailed landing gear; photo-etched metal and resin detail parts; full wing rigging; and a choice of markings from 1935 or WWII. 6" wingspan; 47 parts, assembly required.............................#83516C $27.95 The Songs of Lale Andersen, Wartime Germany’s “Forces Favorite,” 1939-1943 During World War II, Berlin cabaret singer Lale Andersen’s Lili Marleen – broadcast on the powerful German armed forces radio station – became a popular hit with both German and Allied troops. This CD contains 13 of Andersen’s most famous wartime songs, including Der junge an der Reling, Drei Rote Rosen, Es fährt ein Schiff, Heinemann, Der Feldmohn, Unter der Rote Laterne von St Pauli and, of course, Lili Marleen. 45 minutes...............#A1202AA $24.95 5 Reichsmark Coin Now, you can own an authentic artifact from Nazi Germany! Made of 90% silver, this genuine, 5 Reichsmark coin issued between 1936 and 1939 features a profile of Paul von Hindenburg – who served as German president from 1925 to 1934 and appointed Adolf Hitler as chancellor in 1933 – on the obverse and, on the reverse, the Nazi eagle holding a wreath with a swastika in the center. Approximately 1¼" diameter; circulated condition............................................#66790C $29.95 United States 48-Star Flag This polyester reproduction of the 48-star U.S. flag, which flew over our “sweet land of liberty” from July 4, 1912, through July 3, 1959, includes reinforced edging and brass grommets. 5'x 3'..............................#65325AA $12.95 American Bomber Aircraft Development in World War 2 Norton. This book shows you how important a role the development of American bomber aircraft during the early 1940s played in the Allies’ World War II victory. You’ll learn about the rapid technological advances in electronic navigation, communications, radar, and electronic warfare that increased mission success rates and see how long-range heavy and super-heavy intercontinental bombers helped pave the way for post-war jets. 224 pages, B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11½", hardcover.....................................................#49193B $39.95 Over 9 Hours! The Dawn of War The Early Battles of WWII Filled with rare and never-before-seen footage from the most important early battles of World War II in the European, Pacific and North African theaters, this 11-part documentary series examines the Battle of Britain, Rommel and his Afrika Korps, the invasion of the Soviet Union, the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the Battle of Midway, the struggle for Stalingrad, and much more. B&W, Dolby Digital 2.0, 9 hrs. 34 min. on 2 DVDs..........................#V9891B $9.95 8 "Japan... You’re Next!" Metal Sign 2013 Calendar This large format wall calendar features spectacular air-to-air photography of beautifully restored warbirds. You'll enjoy a Bf 109E, Lancaster B I, Hurricane Mk.I, Stearman PT-17, PBY-5A Catalina, and more! Along with its large color photograph, each month even includes a wartime image of the aircraft type and information on its power plant, performance, and armament. 17"x 12"; includes a four-month planner page with a bonus image.....#80289A $14.95 Ghost Warbirds 2013 Calendar Bringing back World War II’s heroes of the sky, this wall calendar features contemporary, air-to-air, color photographs of a wide variety of warbirds. You’ll view the P-40E Kittyhawk, P-51D Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, T-6G Texan, F4U-1 Corsair, and others, including the nimble Soviet Yak-3! 15½"x 12"...........................................#80285A $14.95 Golden Age of Flight James Montgomery Flagg. Based on a 1945 poster created to motivate American factory workers, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 8"x 14"; includes mounting holes..............#66412A $19.95 Bomber Factory Trilogy This DVD includes three programs that take you inside America’s World War II bomber factories. The Story of Willow Run features Ford’s amazing factory, which could produce more than one B-24 per hour; Building a Bomber shows you B-26 construction from foundry to finished product; and Birth of the B-29’s scenes of wing and cockpit construction are especially fascinating. You also get a bonus film, Conquer by the Clock, which takes you inside a WWII ammunition factory. B&W, 1 hr. 23 min. #V8081AA $14.95 Rosie the Riveter Figure This fully articulated, 1/6 scale figure replicates Rosie right down to her denim work suit, bandana, saddle shoes, factory hardhat, welder's mask and gloves. 11½" tall. #81098D $24.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Flying Legends 2013 Calendar Wall Featuring air-to-air photography of wonderfully restored World War II warbirds, this calendar’s large format, color photographs are big and beautiful! You’ll marvel at U.S. Navy bombers such as the Avenger and Helldiver, U.S. Army fighters such as the P-40 and P-51, and Axis fighters such as the Bf 109 and Fw 190. Measures 18"x 11¾" and includes a four-month planner page with a bonus image.....#80307B $14.95 Desk – This calendar includes stunning, full-color photographs of venerable warbirds and civilian aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, Beech Staggerwing, F6F Hellcat, Fokker Dr.I, P-51 Mustang, and others, accompanied by informative captions by aviation expert Walter J. Boyne. 320 pages, 315 color photos, 5¼"x 4¼", includes a base for wall mounting.....#80308B $13.95 Surplus WWII U.S. Aircraft Larkins. This book documents the total distribution of WWII U.S. aircraft, showing you the ongoing civilian use of some planes and the scrapping and salvaging of others. Includes considerable Over 300 Photos! information on prices, totals available for sale, licensed craft, and more. 224 pages; 300+ B&W photographs, many previously unpublished; 8½"x 11"; softcover.................#10208C $29.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII U.S . Ar my Air Force Warbirds 2012 Fur Flyer’s Hat This incredible World DVD-ROM War II combat simulation puts you in the cockpit of legendary fighters and bombers! With 20 flight training modules, 12 instant action missions, and 5 different combat modes (including air-to-air, free flight, target drones, bomber ambush, and ground attack) guaranteed to test your mettle; stunning 3D graphics and explosive sound; and more than 15 terrains and 120 customizable aircraft and vehicles to choose from, you’ll be in the middle of the action… against the computer or online against hundreds of other players from around the world! PC (Windows XP or above) and Mac (OS 10.4 or above) compatible........#59802B $29.95 A B E C F D G H World War II Aircraft Mugs These large, 11 oz., ceramic mugs display a top-down view of a legendary U.S. World War II aircraft on each side. Dishwasher and microwave safe, they measure 3¾" tall..................................$11.95 each A: B-17 Flying Fortress.................................#61931A B: B-24 Liberator...........................................#61923A C: B-25 Mitchell.............................................#61924A D: B-26 Marauder..........................................#61932A E: P-38 Lightning...........................................#61927A F: P-47 Thunderbolt......................................#61928A G: P-51 Mustang............................................#61935A H: P-61 Black Widow.....................................#61936A Includes a Jimmy Stewart The USAAF in World War II Bonus Film! Army of the Air This five-star collection of rare U.S. Army Air Forces films includes Expansion to Air Power (1944), which examines the growth of the AAF from 1939 through 1943, and AAF Report (1944), in which AAF Commanding General Henry “Hap” Arnold gives an official update on the worldwide air war. As an added bonus, you also get Winning Your Wings (1942), a recruiting film featuring Lt. Jimmy Stewart. B&W, 1 hr. 42 min. total runtime.................................#V8514AA $14.95 Jimmy Stewart Purchase the Book – Get the DVD above FREE! Bomber Pilot Smith. This book chronicles the star’s long journey to become a bomber pilot in combat and details how he rose to command his own squadron and fly 20 missions, including one to Berlin. It’s a fascinating, firsthand look at the making of an American hero. “A true story of personal knowledge and sharp insight, told with skill, respect and admiration.” – Walter Cronkite. 224 pages, 64 B&W photographs, 5½"x 8½", hardcover.....#87472N $27.95 Guaranteed to keep you warm this winter, this stylish and comfortable, tan flyer’s hat – reminiscent of the type worn by World War II aircrew – features a cotton-canvas outer shell with a synthetic fur lining, fold-down earflaps that attach to the upper part of the hat with buttons, and a chinstrap......$22.95 each Size 7................#63575C Size 7½..............#63577C Size 7¼.............#63576C Size 7¾..............#63578C 8 th Air Force American Heavy Bomber Groups in England, 1942-45 Pons. Published in England, the former home of the 8 th Air Force, this is the most richly illustrated history on the subject we’ve ever seen! Filled with action photographs; group, squadron, and crew histories; color photos of preserved uniforms and equipment; B-17 and B-24 information, including magnificent color illustrations; and more, this is a volume that no WWII aviation fan should be without. 192 pages, hundreds of color and B&W photographs, 9"x 12¼", hardcover.....#36039B $49.95 U.S. Army Air Forces Officer’s Crusher Cap Signed by two ac Medal of Honor reces and a ipient! Made of high quality cotton twill, this khaki-colored reproduction of a World War II U.S. Army Air Forces officer’s crusher Size 7¼...#68381N cap features a metal U.S. Size 7½...#68382N coat-of-arms badge just like the Size 7¾...#68383N original’s, a leather visor and chinstrap, and a sweatband.......................$49.95 each USAF-Style Aviator Sunglasses These U.S. Air Forcestyle aviator sunglasses feature mirrored, UV-protective, acrylic lenses and include a military-spec printed case with authentic USAF markings..........................................#62770AA $11.95 Authentic A-2 Leather Flight Jacket Handcrafted from rugged, premium cowhide leather by the Size 36......#64226E American Size 38......#64227E supplier Size 40......#64228E to the USAF, Size 42......#64229E this authentic Size 44......#64230E A-2 brown leather Size 46......#64231E jacket – the same type worn by U.S. flyers since WWII! – features epaulettes and a snap-down collar with a hidden zipper, dual side and inside chest pockets, an interior pen pocket, underarm gussets and side panels that reduce “hiking up,” and more...................$299 each Vintage-Style Flight Bag Made of soft, washed cotton canvas, this vintage-style, olive drab flight bag features a large main compartment with an inside zippered pocket; a small side pocket with a hook-and-loop closure; a front pocket with a metal clasp closure; adjustable, padded shoulder straps; a top carry handle; and authentic “Deployment Bag” markings. 19½"x 15"x 4½"..........................#63570D $29.95 LIMITED EDITION Heroes of the Mighty Eighth Mark Postlethwaite. A B-17 Flying Fortress, a P-51 Mustang and a P-47 Thunderbolt – the heroes of the Mighty 8th Air Force’s World War II air war over Europe – fly in a rare, three-plane formation. This 22"x 18", numbered print is signed by the artist and by aces Don Blakeslee (15½ victories) and Hub Zemke (17¾) and 305th Bomb Group Medal of Honor recipient William Lawley.......................................#71305C $119 The Mighty Eighth Shirt Made of a 50% cotton/ 50% polyester blend, this high-quality, ash-gray t-shirt features a screenprinted 8th Air Force emblem on the chest and, on the back, six legendary World War II aircraft – two P-47 Thunderbolts, two P-51 Mustangs, a B-17 Flying Fortress, and a B-24 Liberator – employed by the “Mighty Eighth”.....$19.95 each Back Medium.......#62468A Large...........#62469A X-Large.......#62470A XX-Large.....#62471C 12th & 15th Air Force Paloque. Tasked with destroying Axis oil refineries and aircraft factories in the Mediterranean Theater, the 12th and 15th Air Forces were based in southern Italy during the latter half of World War II. Filled with wartime photographs and color profiles, this heavily illustrated volume examines the men of those units (including 12th AF commander General Jimmy Doolittle and the 15th AF’s “Tuskegee Airmen”) and the aircraft they flew, from the 1942 invasion of North Africa through the end of the war. 128 pages, 400+ color profiles and 50 photographs, 8¼"x 9¾", softcover..............#36311B $34.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 9 WWII B-17 Flying For tress B-17 Flying Fortress Last Man Standing Signed by Lt. Bennett & Two JG1 Pilots! 2013 Historical Calendar Celebrate the B-17 Flying Fortress all year long with this 12-month wall calendar! It features rare B&W photographs – from the personal archives of Bomber Legends magazine and its readers – with accompanying historical dates and descriptions. 12"x 9"....................#80292B $12.95 Schweinfurt 13thApril 1944 Heinz Krebs. The lone survivor of the 545th Bomb Squadron’s raid on Schweinfurt, the B-17G Flying Fortress “Squawkin’ Chicken” – flown by Lt. Dewayne Bennett – gallantly fights back a last attempt by JG 1 fighters to down her as she crosses the Channel coast. This 25"x 18", numbered print is signed by the artist, by Bennett, and by JG 1 pilots Gerhard Hanf and Adelbert Schlarb..............................................#76125C $125 LIMITED EDITION B-17G Die Cast Model The Schweinfurt Regensburg Mission Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection includes seven films that feature B-17 Flying Fortresses in action during World War II. In The Memphis Belle and Mission Accomplished, you’ll join 8th Air Force crews flying B-17s in epic battles over Germany, while Shoo Shoo Baby and Nine-O-Nine examine restored B-17s in flight and their contributions to the war and Army Air Newsreels, Other Newsreels, and Luftwaffe Downs B-17s portray air battles from both the American and German perspectives. 1 hr. 43 min. total runtime...............#V5087B $17.95 The American Raids on 17 August 1943 Middlebrook. On the morning of August 17, 1943, a total of 376 B-17s from sixteen USAAF bomb groups left England to attack a Messerschmitt aircraft factory and a KGF ball bearing plant in southern Germany. This volume examines the extensive planning behind that mission, the heavy losses inflicted on both sides, and the resulting short-term setbacks to the USAAF’s deep penetration strategic bombing raids. 368 pages, 16 pages of illustrations, 6"x 9", softcover.............#36312B $29.95 This 1/155 scale, die cast model of “Liberty Belle” – a B-17 that completed 64 combat missions, including a Schweinfurt raid, during World War II and that currently visits air shows around the country – features rotating propellers; a clear plastic nose; machine guns in the turrets and waist; authentic 390th Bomb Group markings, including “Liberty Belle” patriotic nose art; a display stand; and more. 8" wingspan...................................#91248C $19.95 “B-17 Flying Fortress” Metal Sign “Nine-O-Nine” No Turning Back Christmas Cards Philip West. Share your love of aviation history with this set of ten beautiful Christmas cards featuring “Nine-O-Nine” – a 91st Bomb Group B-17 that completed a record 140 missions without an abort or loss of a crew member. Message inside reads, “With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” 8¼"x 4"; includes envelopes.........................#60911AA $14.95 B-17G Flying Fortress Kit Last Mission for Nine-O-Nine 26" Wingspan! Possibly the most famous aircraft to emerge from WWII, the B-17 carried the air war to Germany and Japan in ever increasing numbers. This 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a detailed interior, including the turrets and gunner stations; realistic engine fronts and cowlings; a bomb bay with racks and optional-position doors; intricate landing gear; a bomb cart; and a choice of 457th or 91st Bomb Group markings. 26" wingspan; 148 parts, skill level 2...........................#9069C $37.95 B-17 Embroidered Hat This black and khaki, cotton/polyester hat features an embroidered, aluminum-look Flying Fortress and an adjustable strap with a buckle for perfect sizing...........#60211B $19.95 10 LIMITED EDITION Randy Green. Nine-O-Nine, a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress of the 323rd Bomb Squadron, 91st Bomb Group, completes the last of its 140 sorties over enemy territory – including eight over Berlin – on April 25, 1945. 24"x 17" print is signed and numbered by the artist...............#70903C $54.95 Jigsaw Puzzle – 1,000 pieces; 30"x 24" when assembled....................................#65590C $14.95 Featuring Must be 18+ a 91st to Order! Bomb Group B-17 Flying Fortress with a sultry pin-up girl of the type that inspired so much WWII nose art, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. Made in the USA, it measures 18"x 12" and includes mounting holes...............#66421A $19.95 B-17 Flying Fortress Weathervane B-17G Flying Fortress Shirt Look out below! With its high surface ceiling, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress dropped more bombs during World War II than any other U.S. bomber. This ultrasoft, 100% cotton, stone-colored t-shirt features the 91st Medium..............#65638C $17.95 Bomb Group’s Large..................#65639C $17.95 famous “Nine O X-Large..............#65640C $17.95 Nine” screen-printed XX-Large............#65641C $19.95 on the front. www.HistoricAviation.com Fun and functional, this hand-crafted, metal weathervane features a B-17 Flying Fortress wind-direction indicator, high quality ball-bearing wind cups, NSEW compass markers, baked-on powder coat paint, and all the hardware you need for easy mounting. Made in the USA......................................................$59.95 each Garden Mount – 21"x 60"; mounts in the ground................................................#62304C Roof Mount – 21"x 28½"; mounts to any rooftop pitch..............................................#62305C Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII B-24 Liberator B-24 Liberator 2013 Historical Calendar Jam-packed with photographs from the personal archives of Bomber Legends magazine and its readers, this wall calendar features rare B&W images, historical dates and descriptions, and room to make notes each month. 12"x 9"......#80293B $12.95 Wing & A Prayer The story of, and a tribute to, the 1,700 men who flew the famous low-level raid against Hitler’s oil refineries at Ploesti, Romania – the most highly decorated military mission in American history – on August 1, 1943, as told by Walter Stewart, pilot of the B-24 “Utah Man,” this Emmy Award-winning documentary includes spectacular combat footage! Color and B&W, 58 minutes................#V8095C $24.95 B-24 Liberator in Action Davis. Filled with nearly 250 wartime photographs (including 80 in color!), illustrations, and color profiles, this volume examines the development and service history of the Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber, from the early model B-24A to the rare, late model XB-24 gunship. You’ll see 3-view drawings of no less than 20 variants of this mass-produced World War II warbird and meet the crews who flew her to the Axis’ doorstep. 88 pages, 11"x 8¼", softcover.........#4004A $18.95 B-24 Liberator Filled with rare archival footage and incredible images, this film collection examines the B-24 Liberator in action, from World War II to today. You’ll view its construction and flight testing; its missions in the Pacific Theater; its bombing raid on Nazi-held oil refineries in Ploesti, Romania; B-24s at the mercy of the Luftwaffe and its Bf 109s, Fw 190s, and Me 110s; and more. You’ll even marvel at the fully restored B-24J “Witchcraft.” Color and B&W, 1 hr. 26 min. total runtime.........#V5085B $17.95 B-24 Liberator “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Metal Sign Featuring a B-24 Liberator of the 464th Bomb Group and Patrick Henry’s inspiring words, “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!,” this sign is made of 24-gauge steel that is hand distressed to create the look of aged metal and paint. Measures 17"x 11" and includes mounting holes...........#66129A $19.95 B-24J Liberator Kit Armed with ten .50caliber machine guns, the “J” model was the most advanced of the B-24 series. This 1/48 scale, plastic kit of one of those Liberators features engraved panel lines; a detailed interior, including a fullyequipped cockpit, “glass” dorsal and nose turrets, and a loaded bomb bay with optionalposition doors; and a choice of 446th Bomb Group (“Kentucky Belle”) or 459th Bomb Group (“Patches”) markings. You even get a ground transport tractor and crew figures! 27¼" wingspan; 165 parts, skill level 2. #83908D $39.95 27¼" Wingspan! Includes a Ground Tractor! The Valiant Clan Consolidated B-24 Liberator Tony Weddel. John “Killer” Kane’s B-24, “Hail Columbia”, and another B-24, “The Squaw”, make their run over the refineries at Ploesti. 23"x 19" print...#8500AA $19.95 Ploesti Raid Autographed & Framed Photograph Signed by Col.Walter Ste wart! Own a piece of U.S. history that will make a marvelous centerpiece to any World War II display! Signed by Col. Walter Scott, the pilot who flew the B-24 Liberator “Utah Man” – which came back with 365 bullet holes in it – on the August, 1943, low-level bombing mission to the oil refineries of Ploesti, Romania, this 10"x 8" photograph is encased in a handsome, 14"x 11" wood frame and includes a certificate of authenticity.....................#71485C $99.95 B-24D Liberator Die Cast Model B-24D Liberator Die Cast Model Hobby Master’s first 1/144 scale, die cast B-24D Liberator, this model of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” a B-24D heavy bomber flown by the 343rd Bomb Squadron, 98th Bombardment Group, on the ill-fated August 1, 1943, raid on the Ploesti oil fields, this model features a glazed canopy and bombardier’s station, detailed engine fronts with rotating propellers, a realistic dorsal gun turret, a loaded bomb bay with opening doors, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings, including Snow White nose art. 9" wingspan; includes a display stand.....................#98749A $67.95 B-24 Liberator Shirt Made of a 90% cotton/10% polyester blend to achieve the rich heather gray, this screenprinted, preshrunk Back t-shirt features Medium............#60404C $18.95 a B-24 Large................#60405C $18.95 Liberator X-Large............#60406C $18.95 on the XX-Large.........#60407C $19.95 front and, on the back, a large image of “Ball of Fire” over Ploesti. B-24D Liberator Balsa Wood Kit Over 4-Foot Wingspan! A replica of “Minerva,” a B-24D Liberator assembly ship – a distinctively painted aircraft used to corral a group’s flock of bombers – flown by the 392nd Bomb Group in 1944, this 1/144 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a glazed canopy and bombardier’s station, Pratt & Whitney R-1830-43 supercharged radial engine fronts with rotating propellers, a realistic dorsal gun turret, optional-position landing gear, and a “disruptive” camouflage scheme with authentic markings. 9" wingspan; includes a display stand...#98896A $67.95 “Jerk’s Natural,” a Ploesti survivor, is the subject of this incredible balsa wood display kit. Its 1/28 scale construction results in a wingspan that’s over four feet! Includes tissue and plastic detail parts; assembly required. #8916C $99.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 Includes an optional nose gun turret! 11 WWII B-25 Mitchell / A-20 Havoc B-25 Mitchell 2013 Historical Calendar Now, you can enjoy the B-25 all year long with this 12month wall calendar! It features rare B&W photographs – from the personal archives of Bomber Legends magazine and its readers – with accompanying historical dates and descriptions. 12"x 9"..................#80294B $12.95 B-25 Mitchell Walk Around Doyle. With nearly 10,000 units built, the North American B-25 Mitchell bomber was the most-produced American medium bomber of World War II. In this heavily illustrated volume, you’ll “walk around” the exteriors and explore the interiors of a B-25D, a rare, cannon-armed B-25H, and one of the abundantly built B-25Js to see what made these aircraft so effective in every theater of the war. 80 pages, 200 color photographs, 14 line drawings, and more. 11"x 8½", softcover.....................................#2616A $18.95 Classic Cockpits Flying the B-25 Mitchell Filmed in high definition with multiple on-board cameras, intercom sound and breathtaking air-to-air photography, this thrilling program puts you in the cockpit of a B-25J Mitchell medium bomber – operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum – for a complete flight from engine start to shutdown, using the same drills B-25 crews used in WWII. You’ll even accompany the crew chief and co-pilot as they perform the pre-flight checks and walk around! Widescreen, 55 minutes.....#V7770AA $19.95 The True Story of Catch-22 The Real Men and Missions of Joseph Heller's 340th Bomb Group in World War II Chapman Meder. When Catch-22 was published in 1961, there were rumors that Joseph Heller’s fictional 256th Bomb Squadron was based on the 340th Bomb Group, with which he served during World War II. Now, more than 50 years later, this volume – written by the daughter of Col. Willis Chapman, the 340th’s commanding officer – introduces the men of Heller’s 340th and follows their WWII exploits to prove that real-life is just as exhilarating as fiction. 240 pages, 98 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover............................#36313C $29.95 A replica of a ground-strafing, bridge-busting B-25J Mitchell, this 1/32 scale, plastic kit features M2 Brownings in the “glass” nose and dorsal gunner’s station, a fully-detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy and photoetched metal seat belts, separate parts for the positionable flight control surfaces, superbly intricate Wright R-2600 engines with removable access panels, a bomb bay with loaded racks and optional position doors, metal landing gear with treaded tires, and 340th Bomb Group markings. 25¼" wingspan; 514 parts, assembly required.....................#99555E $229 12 1/32 Scale – 25¼" Wingspan! Warpath Across the Pacific B-25 Mitchell Shirt Hickey. A massive history of the low-level B-25 strafers of the 345 th Bomb Group in WWII, this book follows the “Air Apaches” from New Guinea to Japan. Based on 400 interviews and official Over 600 Photos! sources, it includes 627 B&W photographs, many the best ever in combat; much on Japanese ships and aircraft; a color section of 53 photographs, 48 profiles and 4 paintings; and maps and appendices covering missions, casualties, plane histories, losses and markings. 448 pages, 8½"x 11", hardcover..............................#2919D $74.95 Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, Back burnt orange-colored t-shirt features a B-25 Mitchell (dropping a bomb load) on the front and, on the back, a large, eye-catching design of the famous twinengine bomber Medium........................#63750B $18.95 that fought “On Large............................#63751B $18.95 Every Fighting X-Large........................#63752B $18.95 Front” during XX-Large......................#63753C $19.95 World War II. Douglas A-20 Boston & Havoc Bats Outa’ Hell This 1/32 scale kit includes high quality, laser-cut balsa wood parts; plastic detail parts, including cowls, nacelles, landing gear, and clear canopy, turret and nose sections (to build either a -J or -H variant); movable ailerons and tail surfaces; lightweight covering tissue and color peel-and-stick decals; a full-size plan and instructions; and more. Suitable for display or electric-powered flight, it has a 26½" wingspan. Assembly required.....................#8917B $49.95 With an all-star cast that includes Alan Arkin, Martin Balsam, Orson Welles, Anthony Perkins, Bob Newhart and countless others, this comedy classic follows the travails of a World War II bomber pilot who seeks to be classified as "crazy" so he doesn't have to fly any more missions, but – Catch-22 – his very desire to be grounded defines him as sane! Widescreen, Rated R. 2 hours......................#V9754A $9.95 B-25J Mitchell Kit B-25 Mitchell Balsa Wood Kit Over 2 Feet in Wingspan! Catch-22 Marc Stewart. Piloting his bat-faced, North American B-25 Mitchell bomber on April 6, 1945, Lt. Francis Thompson of the 499th Bomb Squadron, 345th Bomb Group, attacks an IJN Kaibokan-class frigate. 19"x 13"..............................................#71987C $49.95 B-25J Mitchell Die Cast Model A replica of “Betty’s Dream,” a B-25J “strafer” flown by the 499th Bomb Squadron, 345th Bomb Group, over the Philippines in 1945, this 1/100 scale, die cast model has clear plastic cockpit and turret windows, rotating propellers, and authentic markings, including the famous bat nose art and “Air Apaches” emblem on the tail. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#94824C $22.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection includes five films that feature the Douglas A-20 Havoc/Boston attack bomber in action during WWII. You’ll witness Havocs on raids and combat missions from England to the South Pacific; see P-40s and P-38s on bomber escort missions; view newsreels that show what it took to build, maintain, and fly the A-20s; and more. B&W, 1 hr. 41 min................#V5088B $17.95 Douglas Boston III Kit Known as the “Boston” among British and Commonwealth forces, the Douglas Includes A-20 “Havoc” (as it USAAF Markings! was called in the U.S.) flew in the attack, light bomber, and night fighter roles. This 1/72 scale, plastic kit features detailed cockpit, bombardier, and gunner’s stations with glazed canopies; intricate engines and landing gear; and a choice of Royal Air Force, South African Air Force, and U.S. Army Air Force markings. 10¼" wingspan; 65 parts, skill level 2.......#83170C $16.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 B-26 Marauder / B-29 Superfor tress B-26 Marauder 2013 Historical Calendar Enjoy a different image of the famous B-26 Marauder each month of the year! This handsome wall calendar features rare B&W photographs from the personal archives of Bomber Legends magazine and its readers, historical dates and descriptions, and room to make notes each month. 12"x 9"..................................#80295B $12.95 Martin B-26 Marauder Darling. This heavily illustrated history of the Martin B-26 Marauder World War II medium bomber – which gained a reputation as the “Widowmaker” because early models were difficult to fly – includes a complete production list; comprehensive specifications; close-up detail photos; squadron and unit information; individual aircraft serials and codes; kit, decal, and accessory lists; and more. You even get 1/72 scale plans! 32 pages, 56 B&W and color photographs and 30 color profiles, 8¼"x 11¾", softcover..........#33806C $33.95 B-26B Marauder Die Cast Model Mission to Tokyo B-26 Marauder This collection includes five films packed with rare wartime footage of the Martin B-26 Marauder bomber in action! You get Bombers, a USAAF-produced introduction to the B-26; B-26 Marauder Newsreels and Film and Photos of the B-26 Marauder, which show bombers on take-off, attacking enemy strongholds, and landing; Flying the Martin B-26 Marauder, a thorough presentation on how to operate a B-26; and Prelude to Invasion, about how the B-26 and other USAAF warplanes cleared the skies on D-Day. B&W, 1 hr. 28 min. total runtime............#V5101B $17.95 Lifelike Crew Figures A replica of "The Big Hairy Bird," a B-26B Marauder flown by the 599th Bomb Squadron, 397th Bomb Group, that helped American soldiers assaulting Utah Beach during the invasion of Normandy, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a glazed canopy, nose and dorsal turrets; realistic engine fronts with rotating propellers; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including non-regulation D-Day stripes (3 white and 3 black instead of 3 white, 2 black); and lifelike crew figures. 11¾" wingspan; includes a display stand.................................................................#93646E $59.95 Willys MB Jeep Die Cast Model – Enhance your airfield display with this 1/72 scale, die cast Jeep! 1¾" long.................#98466AA $23.95 Warbird Checkout #8 B-29 Flight Procedure and Combat Crew Functioning & The Last Bomb The B&W training film B-29 Flight Procedure and Combat Crew Functioning teaches you about the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, its various systems, and its weapons. You’ll be trained just like World War II crews! 36 minutes. In The Last Bomb, a rare color film, you’ll fly along on a typical mission with 21st Bomber Command B-29s. Includes exciting footage of P-51 escorts from Iwo Jima attacking Japanese fighters and strafing ground targets. 35 minutes................#V8016AA $14.95 This 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a complete interior, crew figures, intricate landing gear, a bomb load, rotating gun turrets, radome and antenna assemblies, and a choice of markings for World War II and post-war aircraft. 105 parts; skill level 2. #90679C $49.95 The American Airmen Who Took the War to the Heart of Japan Dorr. Ride along in a USAAF B-29 Superfortress during Operation Meetinghouse (March 9-10, 1945), a mission against Tokyo that became one of the most destructive bombing raids in history. Told in the words of the veterans themselves, this narrative covers long-range bombing tactics and logistics, the brave bomber crews and escort fighters who flew the mission, and more. 336 pages, 34 B&W photographs, 6¼"x 9¼", hardcover...........................................#19863B $29.95 The First War of Physics The Secret History of the Atom Bomb 1939-1949 Baggott. With information from declassified material, including decoded Soviet messages and MI6 Farm Hall transcripts, this book examines the Special controversial rise of the Atomic Age. Purchase! Sa You’ll receive a crash course in nuclear physics, ve 50% meet the brilliant men who struggled with the moral repercussions of their work, and even get a 22-page timeline showing nuclear developments from 1939 to 1948 in the United States, the Soviet Union, Britain, France, and Germany. 576 pages, 24 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover...#40193AA Reg: $17.95 Now: $8.95 Autographed “Little Boy” Display Model Loaded Bomb Bay Tail Guns B-29 Superfortress Shirt One of the largest military aircraft of World War II, the massive Boeing B-29 Superfortress, flying from bases in the Mariana Islands, was a potent weapon against Japanese industry late in WWII. Made of 100% cotton, this ash$ colored t-shirt fea- Medium.....#65642C 17.95 tures “Dragon Large.........#65643C $17.95 Lady,” one of X-Large.....#65644C $17.95 those B-29s flown XX-Large...#65645C $19.95 by the 482nd Bomb Squadron, 505th Bomb Group, screenprinted on B-29 Superfortress the front. Kit Crew Figures WWII Complete Interior Detail A repliSigned by Enola Gay ca of Navigator “Dutch” Van Kirk! “Little Boy,” the infamous atomic bomb dropped by the B-29 “Enola Gay” over Hiroshima, Japan, on August 6, 1945, this hand painted, 1/12 scale model is accompanied by a specifications plate and a signature plate hand signed by “Enola Gay” navigator “Dutch” Van Kirk! Made of Philippine mahogany, the bomb is 10" long and arrives ready to display on the included mahogany base...........#97744B $249 This B-29 “Bockscar” Die 1/144 scale, Cast Model die cast model of “Bockscar,” the B-29 Superfortress that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki, features clear plastic windows, a detailed bomb bay with a replica “Fat Man” atomic bomb and optional-position doors, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings. 11¾" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#91377B $39.95 35" Wingspan! The Last Heroes On August 8, 1945, a USAAF B-29 bomber – Bockscar – took off to drop the second atomic bomb of World War II on Nagasaki, Japan. Through personal diaries, interviews, letters and biographies of the crewmen, you’ll examine the nerve-racking mission that almost failed and the return flight that nearly ended in disaster. 1 hour.............................................#V7802A $14.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 13 WWII Special Purchase! Save 50% Wor ld War II Fighters Hunters in the Sky See World War II air battles through the eyes of fighter aces! Containing Over 8 Hours over eight hours of on 6 DVDs! archival footage and firsthand accounts of air combat during WWII, this 6-DVD set includes sixteen films that feature the P-51 Mustang, Messershmitt Bf 109, P-38 Lightning, Spitfire, Mitsubishi Zero, F6F Hellcat, and others in raging dogfights along with interviews with aces from all sides of the conflict. Color & B&W, 8 hrs. 19 min. total runtime...#V8815C Reg: $49.95 Now: $24.95 WarBirds Allied Air Command World War II Fighters Now, you can display color profiles of 34 Allied fighters of World War II, all drawn to scale and accompanied by detailed specifications. Buy the ready-tohang poster or get the puzzle to assemble the image yourself!......$19.95 each Poster – 36"x 24".............................#74918D Jigsaw Puzzle – 1,000 pieces; 26½"x 19¼" when assembled.......................................#74917C World War II Warbird 1/72 Scale Die Cast Models Collecting Allied and Axis WWII warbirds is now easier than ever! These 1/72 scale, Oxford Diecast models feature a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, authentic markings, and a display stand that identifies the plane and pilot. Best of all, they’re only $19.95 each, so you can collect OXF14 the entire series! OXF2: Bf 109E-4 This model is a replica of the Bf 109E-4 flown by 30-victory ace Wolfgang Lippert when he was appointed Gruppenkommandeur of Stab II./JG 27 OXF2 in 1940. 5½" wingspan. #96202A OXF4: Ju 87B Stuka A replica of the Ju 87B dive bomber flown by Stab III./ St.G.77 Gruppenkommandeur Maj. Helmut Bode when the unit was stationed in Caen, France, in 1940, this model features the unit badge that OXF4 was based on Bode’s family arms. 7½" wingspan...........#96204A OXF5: Fw 190A – A replica of “White 1,” the Fw 190A flown OXF5 by 8-victory ace Oberleutnant Otto “Stotto” Stammberger when he was appointed Staffelkapitän of 4./JG 26 in 1943. 5¾" wingspan...#96205A OXF8: F4U-1 Corsair This is a replica of the Corsair flown by 5-victory OXF8 ace 2nd Lt. Donald L. Balch of the VMF-221 “Fighting Falcons” when he downed a Japanese Zero for his first victory of WWII. 6¾" wingspan........#96208A OXF13: Hawker Typhoon Mk.IB – This is a replica of the Typhoon – armed with four Hispano Mk.II cannons – flown by 7-victory ace Sqn. Ldr. Basil Stapleton of No. 247 when his unit OXF13 provided air support for Operation Market Garden. 6¾" wingspan.....#96213A 14 DVD-ROM Dogfights 2012 Now with more detailed graphics, improved terrain, and additional special effects, this 2012 version of Dogfights is the best yet! In this computer simulation, you’ll climb into the cockpit, rise into the sky, and fly right into the action. You choose which theater of WWII to fight in, the level (Arcade, Pilot, or Ace) of skill to compete at, and the type of mission to fly: one mission you can be dueling a German Bf 109 over London and then next you can intercept a Zeke over Midway. And just wait ‘til you try the optional online gameplay that pits you against other pilots from around the world – it’s “one of the most intense and realistic World War II flight simulators ever attempted for the computer.” – Gamespot. For PC or Mac; requires a DVD drive...........#59804B $29.95 Collect th e Entire Only $ Series! 19 95! each OXF14: de Havilland Mosquito FB.VI – This is a replica of “Black Rufe,” the Mosquito fighter-bomber flown by 10½-victory ace Sqn. Ldr. Robert Kipp and navigator Flt. Lt. Peter Huletsky of No. 418 (City of Edmonton) Squadron, RCAF, when Kipp became an ace in April, 1944. 9" wingspan.................#96214A OXF15: Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien “Tony” – A replica of a OXF15 Ki-61 “Tony” flown by the 244th Sentai’s HQ flight out of Chofu Air Base near Tokyo in 1944-45. 6½" wingspan...........#96215A OXF17: Macchi C.202 Folgore – A replica of a Folgore (Thunderbolt) flown by 11-victory ace Carlo Ruspoli (Prince of Poggio OXF17 Suasa) when he commanded the Regia Aeronautica’s 91st Squadriglia “Baracca,” 4th Stormo, in 1942 North Africa, this model includes the squadron’s famous prancing horse (which later became the emblem for Ferrari). 5¾" wingspan........................#96217A OXF19 OXF19: He 162A-2 Volksjäger – A replica of a single-engine, jet-powered fighter flown with II./JG 1 in May, 1945, this model features prototypical anhedral wingtips. 5" long.........#96219A OXF21: P-51D Mustang – This OXF21 model is a replica of “Red Dog XII,” the P-51D flown by 11¼-victory ace Maj. Louis “Red Dog” Norley of the 334th Fighter Squadron, 4th Fighter Group, on the Western Front in 1945. 6¼" wingspan.......#96221A www.HistoricAviation.com OXF22: SBD-5 Dauntless – A replica of an SBD-5 flown on anti-submarine patrol missions by Maj. Christian Lee of the VMS-3 “Devilbirds” in 1944, this model features simulated “Swiss cheese” dive OXF22 brakes and wing- and fuselagemounted bombs. 6¾" wingspan............#96222A OXF23: Gloster Gladiator Mk.II – This model of the RAF’s last biplane fighter features “B” Flight, 615 Squadron, markings from early 1940. You’ll love the textured surfaces that simulate the original’s wood-and-fabric construction. OXF23 5¼" wingspan......#96223A OXF25: Fairey Swordfish Mk.I – A replica of a Royal Navy Swordfish that flew off the HMS Ark Royal with No.821 Squadron in 1940, this model simulates the metal-andfabric construction of the origiOXF25 nal. 7½" wingspan; includes a torpedo...................#96224A OXF27: Arado Ar 196A-3 A floatplane used by II./ SAGr 125, Kreigsmarine, for escorting merchant ships in the Mediterranean in 1941, this model has simulated fabOXF27 ric-on-frame textures, an MG 17 gun, and floats. 6¾" wingspan...............#96226A OXF28: Ta 152H-1 – Designed for high-altitude interception of U.S. B-17s (and B-29s rumored to be on the way), the Ta 152 was one of the fastest pistonOXF28 engine fighters of WWII. This model of a Ta 152 flown by Ofw. Josef Keil of Stab./ JG 301 in April, 1945, has an 8" wingspan..............#96227A NEW! OXF29: Spitfire Mk.I This model is a replica of a Supermarine Spitfire Mk.I – an early variant of the aircraft that became the backbone of RAF fighter OXF29 command during the Battle of Britain – flown by Sqn. Ldr. Henry Cozens of No. 19 Squadron out of RAF Duxford in 1938. 6" wingspan......................................#96234A Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII P-38 Lightning P-38 Lightning Metal Sign Lose the Suit! Featuring a P-38 Must be 18+ to order Lightning the nude version with a sultry pin-up girl of the type that inspired so much World War II nose art, this 24gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes............................$19.95 each Bikini Version...#66184A Nude Version...#66355A P-38J Lightning Die Cast Model A replica of “Vivacious Virgin II,” a P-38J Lightning flown out of England in WWII by Lt. Ian Mackenzie of the USAAF’s 370th Fighter Group, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a glazed canopy and a pilot figure; four machine guns and a 20mm cannon mounted in the nose, ten HVARs (High Velocity Aircraft Rockets) on wing-mounted “Christmas tree” launch racks, a napalm canister; rotating propellers and drop tank; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including “Vivacious Virgin” nose art; and a display stand. 8½" wingspan...#99524D $49.95 P-38 Lightning in Action Doyle. This heavily illustrated volume examines the development and combat history of the Lockheed P38 Lightning – the only U.S. pursuit plane to remain in continuous production throughout World War II – from the first flight of the XP-38 prototype in January, 1939, through the introduction of the electronics-laden, two-seat P-38M. 72 pages; 150 B&W and color photographs, color profiles, and detailed line drawings; 11"x 8¼"; softcover............................................#30313A $16.95 Warbird Checkout #1 P-38 Flight Characteristics & Reconnaissance Pilot Learn how to fly the P-38 and then take off for an exciting reconnaissance mission! In P-38 Flight Characteristics, Milo Burcham, chief engineering test pilot for Lockheed, shows you how to fly America’s most exotic World War II fighter – the P-38 Lightning – from starting and takeoff through landing. Reconnaissance Pilot, a dramatization that stresses the importance and dangers of reconnaissance flying, stars Academy Award-winner William Holden. Color and B&W, 55 minutes...................................#V8002AA $14.95 P-38 Lightening Embroidered Hat This 100% cotton, khaki-colored hat featuring an embroidered P-38 on its front includes an adjustable strap with a buckle for perfect sizing...#60228B $19.95 P-38 “Putt Putt Maru” Model During World War II, the 475th Fighter Group was the best-known P-38 Lightning group in the Pacific Theater, since it listed among its personnel topscoring aces Richard Bong (40 victories) and Thomas McGuire (38) and commanding officer Charles MacDonald (27). A replica of MacDonald’s “Putt Putt Maru,” this 1/18 scale, plastic model features recessed panel lines and simulated rivets, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, realistic missiles and launch tubes, retractable landing gear, and more. 34" wingspan....................#99029N $99.95 Charles MacDonald Autographed Photograph This reprint of an authentic WWII photograph captures 27-victory ace Charles MacDonald – the commanding LIMITED EDITION officer of the Signed by 475th Fighter Col. MacDonald! Group and the third-highest-scoring American ace in the Pacific Theater – standing next to his famous P-38 Lightning, “Putt Putt Maru.” Signed by Col. MacDonald, this 10"x 8" photograph arrives ready to frame and includes a certificate of authenticity and a full history..............#71286N $99.95 34" Wingspan! P-38 Lightning Shirt Made of a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, this rich, charcoal gray t-shirt features “P-38 Lightning” screenprinted on its front and, on its back, Back a colorful image of Medium.....................#63847C $18.95 “Mac” Large.........................#63848C $18.95 MacDonald’s X-Large.....................#63849C $18.95 “Putt Putt XX-Large...................#63850C $19.95 Maru.” 479th Fighter Group ‘Riddler’s Raiders’ Stanaway. This book examines the World War II exploits of the 479th Fighter Group, which claimed an impressive record against the Luftwaffe during the final year of the war in Europe. You’ll learn about the group’s formation in 1943, its training and deployment, its role flying P-38 Lightnings during the D-Day invasion, its transition to P-51D Mustangs, and the 29 pilots who earned ace status by VE-Day. 128 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover..........................#15001B $25.95 P-38J Lightning Display Model Hand carved and painted, this 1/50 scale, mahogany model of “Scat II,” a P-38J flown by 16-victory ace Maj. Buy the Model – Robin Olds (who had Get the Book FREE! 12 kills during WWII and four more over Includes Replica Ammunition! Vietnam) of the 434th Fighter Squadron, 479th Fighter Group, arrives ready to display with a metal history plate mounted on its elegant wood base. But what makes this model extra special is that you get 1/2 scale replicas of the 20mm and .50 caliber ammunition that P-38s fired from their nose! 12½" wingspan...................#87545N $179 LIMITED EDITION Signed by Robin Olds! Scat Attack Jim Laurier. Robin Olds, in his new P-38J “Scat III,” leads the 434th Fighter Squadron of the 479th Fighter Group on a strafing attack against the German Aerodrome at Nancy/Essey, France. 27"x 18" print is signed and numbered by the artist and Brig. Gen. Robin Olds..........................#74402C $225 P-38J Lightning Kit A replica of a P-38 (the only American Special Purchase!% fighter aircraft in Save 50 active production throughout America’s involvement in World War II), this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features recessed panel lines; a detailed cockpit; realistic landing gear; a choice of three markings, including those of “Scat II” flown by 16-victory ace Robin Olds (12 WWII, 4 Vietnam) of the 479th Fighter Group; and more. 13" wingspan; assembly required.......#90942A Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 P-38 Lightning Yard Spinner Perfect for your lawn, garden or patio, this rendition of a P-38 Lightning is actually a “wind spinner” yard sculpture whose propellers spin in even the slightest breeze! Made of SolarMax® UV-resistant nylon with molded metal and plastic fittings for the utmost in quality and durability, it measures 28" long and includes a pole, a ground stake, and assembly instructions.....................#62277B $49.95 28" Long! Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 15 WWII P-39 Airacobra / T he Flying Tigers The Bell P-39 Airacobra Filled with rare wartime footage, this collection features four films on the Bell P39 Airacobra during World War II. You’ll enjoy lessons on how to perform aerobatics, reconnaissance missions, and more, and see newsreels of P-39 missions around the world. You’ll even get a bonus fifth film – a cartoon short – that shows you how to conceal your aircraft from the enemy! 2 hours total runtime.......#V5082B $17.95 P-39Q Airacobra Die Cast Model Special Purchase! Save Over $10 This 1/32 scale, die cast P-39Q replica of “Saga Boy II,” the P-39Q flown by 357th Fighter Group Commander Lt. Col. Edwin S. Chickering while training in California in 1943 – features engraved panel lines; a cockpit with a glazed canopy, opening doors, and a figure of Chickering; a detailed engine with removable panels; a rotating propeller with a 37mm cannon firing through the spinner; wingmounted .50 caliber machine guns; retractable landing gear; authentic markings, including commander stripes around the fuselage; a bonus standing figure of Chickering; and more. 12¾" wingspan. #93150E Reg: $65.95 Now: $54.95 P-39K Airacobra Die Cast Model A replica of a P-39K flown by 5-victory ace Lt. William F. McDonough of the 40th Fighter Squadron “Fight’n Red Devils” (35th Fighter Group) in New Guinea, 1943, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a removable pilot figure, a rotating propeller with the type’s famous 37mm cannon firing through the spinner, a fuselage-mounted fuel tank, optional-position tricycle landing gear, and authentic markings, including “Angelic Donald Duck” nose art. 5½" wingspan; includes a display stand..................#98764B $44.95 “The Flying Tigers” Metal Sign “Flying Tigers” Hawaiian Shirt Featuring a sharkmouth P-40 Warhawk flown by the American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers,” this 24-gauge steel sign measures 15"x 16" and includes mounting holes. #66925A $21.95 The Call to Glory Chennault and the Flying Tigers Filled with rare archival footage and interviews with 1st American Volunteer Group “Flying Tigers,” including David Lee Features “Tex” Hill, this documentary presents Interviews with Fly the complete story of the American Tigers Including ing volunteers who, flying P-40 Warhawks “Tex” Hill! under the command of Claire Chennault, defended China in its war against Japan from shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor through the unit’s replacement by the 23rd Fighter Group. Color and B&W, 52 minutes.............#V7290C $24.95 Flying Tigers Blood Chit This 8"x 10" leather reproduction of the chit worn by the “Flying Tigers” during World War II states in several Chinese dialects to take care of the wearer and return him safely to U.S. forces – and offers a reward for doing so...........#65204D $29.95 God Is My Co-Pilot Scott, Jr. This is the story of retired Brig. Gen. Robert L. Scott, whom Life called “Greatest of all the pursuit men.” Read of fighting the Japanese virtually singlehandedly over Burma when he was called a “one man air force,” of battling in the skies of China as a commander in Gen. Chennault’s China force, and much more. Every fascinating word written by Scott himself! 277 pages, 5¼"x 8¼", hardcover..........#1713D $24.95 Signed by Robert Scott! P-39 Airacobra Kit This 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with an optionalposition door and a glazed canopy, a 37mm cannon firing through the spinner, a choice of a centerline fuel tank or a bomb, realistic landing gear, a choice of three markings (including 51st Fighter Group, 1943, North Africa; “Devastating Devil,” 15th Fighter Group, 1943, Pacific Theater; and “Hells Bells,” 347th Fighter Group, 1942, Guadalcanal), and three figures (seated and standing pilots and a mechanic). 8½" wingspan; 71 parts, skill level 2........................#83690B $16.95 16 Featuring the shark-mouthed P-40 Warhawks and insignia of the famous “Flying Tigers” and its 23rd Fighter Group descendants, this green, genuine Hawaiian shirt is generously cut, has Medium...........#68745C $44.95 a hand-matched Large..............#68746C $44.95 pocket and real X-Large...........#68747C $44.95 coconut buttons, XX-Large........#68748C $49.95 and is made of a fine 55% cotton/45% rayon blend. Aero Rod Die Cast Model LIMITED EDITION Marc Stewart. “Old Exterminator,” the P-40 Warhawk flown by 22-victory ace Col. Robert L. Scott, Jr., the 23rd Fighter Group commander who went on to become a brigadier general, shoots down two Kawasaki Ki-48s in a single pass over Yunnan-Yi, China, on December 26, 1942. 24"x 18", numbered print is signed by the artist and by Scott....................................................#71993C $94.95 www.HistoricAviation.com 1/18 Scale Wearing an olive drab paint scheme and a shark-mouth grin (based on the nose art of a “Flying Tigers” P-40 Warhawk), this premium quality, 1/18 scale, die cast model of a 1932 Ford “Deuce Coupe” is a real beauty! Your custom hot rod features a souped-up engine, a well-equipped interior with bomber-style seats and opening doors, a glazed windshield and a removable canopy, an opening rumble seat, free-rolling wheels with weathered Firestone tires, separately applied plastic detail parts, and much more. 7" long....................................................#95940N $115 God is My Co-Pilot Based on actual historic true events, this exhilarating, 1945 wartime drama follows the World War II exploits of Col. Robert Lee Scott, Jr. (played by Dennis Morgan), who, told at age 34 that he was too old to fly in combat, proved his superiors wrong when, as a member of the “Flying Tigers” in China and Burma, he shot down 13 Japanese aircraft to become one of the first American aces of the war. B&W, 1 hr. 30 min..................................#V8299E $26.95 P-40E/K Warhawk Kit The Day I Owned the Sky LIMITED EDITION 1/32 Scale! The third most produced U.S. LIMITED EDITION fighter of WWII, the P-40 served in combat throughout the war. Now, you can build your own 1/32 scale version of the ubiquitous fighter! This plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with an instrument panel, a pilot figure, and an optional-position canopy; parts for building the “E” variant’s swept tail or the “K” variant’s round tail; a centerline mount for a fuel tank or bomb; intricate landing gear; plenty of photo-etched parts; and a choice of decals, including the 23rd Fighter Group markings of Col. Robert Lee Scott, Jr., from 1942 China. 14" wingspan; 206 parts, skill level 3.......................#83944E $79.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII P-47 T hunderbolt Famous Aircraft of the World Special Purchase! Save 25% 56 th Fighter Gr oup P-47 Thunderbolt Caruana. This lavishly illustrated book presents the complete history of the mighty “Jug” – the largest singleengine fighter of its day 72 Color Profiles! – from its origins, through its WWII service with the U.S. Army Air Force, to its use by foreign air forces, with 10 pages of scale drawings including prototypes XP-47E, XP-47H, XP-47J and XP-72. 60 pages, 60 color “walk around” and 20 historical B&W photographs, 72 color profiles, 15 color plan views, and more. 8¼"x 10¾", softcover. #30244N Reg: $19.95 Now: $14.95 P-47 Thunderbolt Cap Made of white brushed cotton, this screenprinted cap features a P-47 flying right off the front, a precurved visor, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most.............#60898C $14.95 Warbird Checkout #4 Flying the P-47 & Thunderbolt Ramrod to Emden Get answers to all your questions about the famed P-47 Thunderbolt fighter – with detailed coverage of pilot familiarization, ground handling, takeoff, normal flight, landings and high altitude flight – then ride along on the 56th Fighter Group P-47 escort mission of October 1,1943. You’ll take off, join up, rendezvous with B-17s and B-24s, and thrill to combat footage of the “Wolfpack” shooting down a few Fw 190 bandits. B&W, 1 hr. 42 min......#V8008AA $14.95 Gabby A Fighter Pilot’s Life Gabreski & Molesworth. This heavily illustrated autobiography examines the fascinating life and military career of Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, who shot down 28 German planes as a member of the 56th Fighter Group, crashed during his final WWII combat mission and finished the war in a POW camp, and returned to combat in 1951 flying F-86 Sabre jets over Korea (scoring 6½ more victories). 176 pages, 200+ B&W photographs and 8 color aircraft profiles, 8½"x 11", hardcover.........#3530C $44.95 Gabby in Flight Gear Signed Photo Medium.....#63861C $18.95 Large.........#63862C $18.95 X-Large.....#63863C $18.95 XX-Large...#63864C $19.95 P-47 Thunderbolt Shirt Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, charcoal gray t-shirt features a massive, checker-nosed 353rd Fighter Group P-47 Thunderbolt ready to take on some Jerrys. This reprint of an authentic WWII photograph captures 34½-victory ace Francis “Gabby” Gabreski – the top scoring American ace in the European Theater of World War II – in his flight suit next to his famous P-47D Thunderbolt. Signed by the now- LIMITED EDITION deceased Col. Gabreski, who achieved “ace” status in the Korean War as well as in WWII, this 8"x 10" photograph arrives ready to frame and includes a certificate of authenticity and a full history......................................#71370C $79.95 Replicas of warbirds that flew with the 325th Fighter Group, the “Checkertail B LIMITED EDITION Clan,” in A C 1944 Italy during WWII, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure and a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, authentic markings, and a display stand. A: P-47D Thunderbolt – This model of the P-47D flown by 18-victory ace Major Hershel “Herky” Green when he destroyed six enemy aircraft during a single mission over northern Italy on January 30, 1944, features optional-position landing gear with rubber tires and authentic markings, including “ace of hearts” cowgirl nose art. 6¾" wingspan...............................................................#92300E Reg: $53.95 Now: $29.95 B: P-51D Mustang – A replica of “Squeezie,” a P-51D Mustang flown by Maj. Stanley DeGeer, this model features a bubble canopy, wing-mounted drop tanks, and extended landing gear. 6¼" wingspan..........................#93255N Reg: $53.95 Now: $19.95 C: Willys MB Jeep Die Cast Model – Enhance your airfield display with this 1/72 scale, die cast Jeep! 1¾" long............................................................#98466AA $23.95 325thth Fighter Group Die Cast Models Special Purchase! Save up to 63% P-47D Thunderbolt Balsa Wood Kit This 1/16 scale balsa kit includes premium features such as a simulated engine, movable flight con- 2½-Foot Wingspan! trol surfaces and retractable landing gear, a two-color cockpit with a sliding canopy and a pilot figure, bombs and an external fuel tank, a full set of decals, and more. Designed for display, gas-, electric- or rubber-powered flight, this kit is top-of-the-line! 30¼" wingspan; assembly required..................................#8935B $69.95 A Wolfpack Salute Roy Grinnell. The 56th SALE! Save 70% Fighter Group – America’s top scoring fighter unit – boasted some of the most successful aces in U.S. history, including Francis “Gabby” Gabreski, Walker “Bud” Mahurin, and Gerald “Gerry” Johnson. 26½"x 20" print is signed by the artist....#70332N Reg: $49.95 Now: $14.95 P-47D Thunderbolt Kit Well-liked by pilots for its ruggedness and roomy, armored cockpit, the massive P-47 Thunderbolt, with more than 15,600 units built, was one of the USAAF’s primary warbirds of World War II. A replica of a “D” variant of the P-47, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with a bubbletop canopy, wingmounted machine guns, a centerline fuel tank, realistic landing gear, and a choice of authentic markings, including those of the 56th Fighter Group’s 34½-victory ace, Francis “Gabby” Gabreski. 10¼” wingspan; 44 parts, assembly required......................................#83511C $22.95 Victory Salute LIMITED EDITION Matt Hall. Driving their command car through lush pastures on the way to Berchtesgaden, Easy Company paratroopers from the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, celebrate the end of war in the European Theater by raising a stein and flashing victory signs at passing 325th Fighter Group P-51s. Signed by the artist and veterans from the European Theater, this numbered print measures 32"x 22½". Main Edition – Signed by two European Theater veterans................................................................................#72628C $195 Victory Edition – Signed by six European Theater veterans................................................................................#72629C $295 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 17 WWII P-51 Mustang Mustang P-51 Mustang Weathervane Thoroughbred Stallion Pace. Filled with firsthand accounts from pilots and many never-before-published photographs, this book examines the production history and wartime service of the North American P-51 Mustang. You’ll compare the fighter’s many variants, including the early A-36A Apache and P-51A; the widely produced “bubble canopy” P-51D, the most popular Mustang of all; and the post-World War II P-51H, which was briefly considered for carrier-based service. 320 pages, 150 B&W and 50 color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 10¾", hardcover..............#10458B $39.95 Display your love of classic World War II fighters with this decorative and functional weathervane! Made of hand-crafted metal, it features high quality ball-bearing wind cups, a wind directional arrow with a P-51 Mustang cutout, and baked-on powder coat paint. Made in the USA. $ 59.95 each P-51 Heritage Shirt Garden Mount – 21"x 66"...............................#62243C Roof Mount – 21"x 28½"; easily mounts to a rooftop with the included mounting plate........#62244C Made of 100% cotton, this screenprinted, chocolate brown t-shirt features a North American Aviation (acquired by Boeing) P-51 Mustang – America’s premier pistonengine fighter Medium........................#62171N of World War II – Large............................#62172N on the front and X-Large........................#62173N “Boeing Heritage XX-Large......................#62174N Collection” on the right sleeve.....................................$17.95 each North American A-36A Apache Fighter Group The 352nd "Blue-Nosed Bastards" in World War II Stout. Filled with veteran interviews and after-action reports, this volume examines the World War II exploits of the 8th Air Force’s highly decorated 352nd Fighter Group “Blue-Nosed Bastards of Bodney” (which produced 26 aces in the course of shooting down 519 enemy aircraft), vividly describing aerial combat in their P-47 Thunderbolts and P-51 Mustangs. 432 pages, 95 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover...............................#19163B $28.95 Signed by the artist and by six 352nd Fighter Group Pilots! P-51A Mustang Kit A replica of an early production “A” variant – with a razorback canopy and an Allison V-1710 engine – of the P-51 Mustang, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with an instrument panel, a radio bay, a pilot figure, and a multi-part, optionalposition canopy; separate parts for the flaps; removable bombs and drop tanks; intricate landing gear; and a choice of USAAF 311th Fighter Group or 1st Air Commando Group markings. 9¼" wingspan; 78 parts, assembly required..............#83510C $26.95 The Invaders of Sicily Skulski. Filled with color profiles, line drawings (in 1/72, 1/48, and 1/32 scale), rare archival photographs, and contemporary walkaround images, this lavishly illustrated volume examines the development and service history of the North American A-36A Apache fighter-bomber, an early version of the USAAF’s famous P-51 Mustang. 160 pages, 200 color and 100 B&W photographs and 32 color profiles, 7"x 10", softcover...............#36316B $24.95 352nd Fighter Group This DVD includes five films of Allied exploits in Italy! You get The Invaders of Sicily, with footage of A-36 dive-bombers pounding the enemy during the 1943 campaign in Sicily; Invaders Outtakes, with more Includes a bonus clips of the A-36 as well as scenes Thunderbolt film! showing the damage they caused; Air Attacks Against Italy April 1944, which follows the A-36’s campaigns north of Rome; Thunderbolt, which highlights the P-47 Thunderbolt in its ground support role; and Thunderbolt Outtakes, with never-beforeseen footage of Thunderbolts in action. B&W and color, 1 hr. 55 min......................#V9836C $29.95 LIMITED EDITION A-36 Apache/P-51 Mustang Balsa Kit The Battle For New Year's Day LIMITED EDITION Nicolas Trudgian. “Moonbeam McSwine” – the P-51 Mustang flown by 15½-victory ace Capt. William "Whiz" Whisner – leads Red Section of the 487th Fighter Squadron, 352nd Fighter Group, into the defense of the group's airfield against Fw 190s and Me 109s of JG 11 at Asch, Belgium, on January 1, 1945. 28½"x 20," numbered print is signed by the artist and by six 352nd Fighter Group pilots......................................................#77775B $195 P-51D Mustang Die Cast Model A replica of “Cripes a’ Mighty 3rd,” a P-51D Mustang flown by 26.83-victory ace Maj. George Preddy – America’s highest scoring Mustang ace of WWII – of the 352nd Fighter Group in 1944, this 1/72 scale, metal and plastic model features a well-equipped cockpit with a pilot figure and a glazed canopy; removable engine panels with a realistic Merlin engine underneath; a rotating propeller; detachable, wing-mounted fuel tanks and bombs; and optional-position landing gear. 6¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.....................#93354E $34.95 Bailout Over Normandy Over 2-Foot Wingspan! The First Mustang Ace Stan Stokes. Flying his North American A-36 Apache, Captain Michael T. Russo of the 16th Bomb Squadron, 27th Fighter Bomber Group, downs a Ju 52 shortly after its takeoff from the Aversano Airfield in Italy to score the third of five aerial victories he would ultimately achieve to become the first Mustang ace. This 16"x 11½" print is signed and numbered by the artist...........#73036AA $39.95 18 Build your own flying replica of the A-36 Apache/P-51 Mustang! This 1/16 scale kit includes high quality balsa wood parts, covering tissue and decals, a plastic canopy and propeller, FAI rubber, realistic landing gear, and full-sized plans along with building and flying instructions. Suitable for display or rubber-powered flight, it has a 28" wingspan. 90+ parts, assembly required..................................#8850E $19.95 www.HistoricAviation.com A Flyboy’s Adventures With the French Resistance and Other Escapades in Occupied France Fahrenwald. This unorthodox, witty memoir tells the tale of 352nd Fighter Group pilot Ted Fahrenwald, who was forced to bail out over Normandy just days after D-Day. You’ll read about his brief tenure with the French Resistance, eventual capture by the Germans, daring escape from a POW camp, and more. 288 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover...........................................#36317B $29.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 P-51 Mustang / P-61 Black W idow 354 th Fighter Group Live Bait WWII Memoirs of an Undefeated Fighter Ace Gross. In his own words, 6½-victory ace Capt. Clayton Kelly Gross relays his thrilling wartime experiences on the ground and in the cockpit of “Live Bait,” a P-51 Mustang he flew with the 354th Fighter Group during World War II. You’ll follow Gross as he and the 354th travel across Europe, engaging in deadly dogfights with German fighters during the day and exploring European hospitality at night. 352 pages, B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover.....................#33798E $29.95 Clayton Gross Autographed Photograph This reprint of an authentic World LIMITED EDITION War II photograph captures 6½-victory ace Capt. Clayton Gross in full flight gear standing in front of “Live Bait,” the P-51 Mustang he flew with the 355th Fighter Squadron, 354th Fighter Group, during WWII. Signed by Gross, it arrives ready to frame and includes a certificate of authenticity and a full history. 10"x 8"............#71374C $59.95 357th Fighter Group Winter of ’45 “V” For Victory Metal Sign A replica of a WWII advertisement – featuring a pair of P-51s from the 357th Fighter Group – promoting the purchase of U.S. war bonds, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 8"x 14"; includes mounting holes. #66136A $16.95 To Fly and Fight Col.“Bud” Anderson. Bud Signed by Bud Anderson! Anderson is a flyer’s flyer. From flight leader with the 357 th Fighter Group flying P-51s in WWII Europe where he achieved triple-ace status with 16¼ kills, to his years as a test pilot, to his command of an F-86 jet fighter squadron and an F-105 wing in Asia, Anderson was, as Chuck Yeager said, “…the best fighter pilot I ever saw.” Here is his thrilling story, told in his own words. 328 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover..........................................#4481B $39.95 Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 93 RAF Mustang and Thunderbolt Aces Thomas. Two of the finest American fighters of WWII, the P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt saw substantial service in the Royal Air Force. This book examines those aircraft and the pilots who achieved ace status flying them, including Polish aces Stanislaw Skalski and Eugeniusz “Dziubek” Horbaczewski. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover...................................#15029D $19.95 Tony Weddel. Major James H. Howard of the 354th Fighter Group single-handedly defends B-17s of the 401st Bombardment Group from numerous enemy fighters, earning the Medal of Honor for his heroics. 23"x 19" print............................................#8528AA $19.95 P-51B Mustang Die Cast Model A replica of “Ding Hao!” the famous P-51B Mustang flown by 81/3-victory ace Maj. James Howard, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for singlehandedly defending a formation of B-17 bombers against an estimated 30 German fighters, this magnificent, 1/72 scale, die cast model features simulated rivets, movable flight control surfaces, removable fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear with rubber tires, and authentic markings. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand...#92522N $34.95 Christmas Cards Philip West. Share your love of aviation history with this Special set of ten beautiful Christmas Purchase! cards! Featuring 16¼-victory Save 33% ace Clarence “Bud” Anderson’s “Old Crow” at the 357th Fighter Group’s Leiston, England base, they include a message that reads, “With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” Measures a generous 8¼"x 4" and includes envelopes...#60901AA Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 Print: Save $100! – 26½"x 16½" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.....#77512N Reg: $199 Now: $99 P-51D Mustang Display Model Made of Philippine mahogany, this hand painted and detailed, 1/35 scale model of "Old Crow" – the famous P-51D Mustang flown by 16¼-victory ace Bud Anderson of the 357th Fighter Group – has a 12¼" wingspan and arrives ready to display on the included mahogany base with a history plate. #96665C $139 Mustang Mk.III Die Cast Model SALE!% Save Over 35 This detailed, 1/48 scale model of the Mk.III flown by 16½LIMITED EDITION victory ace Eugeniusz Horbaczewski – the commander of RAF No. 315 (City of Historic Aviation Exc Deblin) Polish Fighter Squadron in 1944 – lusive features engraved panel lines, a fully outfit- – Purchase this Model – Get the Book on the Left FRE ted cockpit with an opening canopy and E! a pilot figure, cowl panels that can be removed to reveal a detailed engine, movable flight control surfaces, wingmounted fuel tanks, removable bombs, optional-position landing gear with rubber tires, authentic markings, and a display stand. 8½" wingspan..........#87463N Reg: $93.95 Now: $59.95 American Nightfighter Aces of World War 2 North American P-51B Mustang WWII Thompson. Featuring full-color profiles and rare photographs, this book examines the numerous aircraft types – and the American aces who flew them – employed as nightfighters in WWII. You’ll see early stop-gap conversions such as the TBM Avenger, Lockheed Ventura and A-20 Havoc and the radar-equipped Hellcats, Corsairs and Black Widows that registered most of the kills made by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and USAAF in 1944-45. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.......................................#15472D $19.95 P-61 Metal Sign This colorful metal sign featuring a high quality, silk-screened image of a P-61 Black Widow – also known as “Whispering Death” – is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 17"x 11"; includes mounting holes..........#60586A $19.95 P-61 Black Widow Filled with rare wartime footage and images, this DVD includes three films that feature the Northrop P-61 Black Widow in action during WWII! You’ll enjoy a lesson on how to fly the P-61; examine all three of its variants; marvel at its flight tests with a Gorgon IV (a ramjet-powered air-to-air missile); and more. You’ll even get a bonus film on the B-29, which used the same radar as the P-61, and a USAAF recruiting film starring Jimmy Stewart. 1 hr. 11 min. total runtime...#V5084B $17.95 P-61 Black Widow Kit This 1/48 scale, plastic kit includes a removable nose with radar, exposable engine detail, a fully outfitted cockpit and flight deck, a rotating turret, and a flight crew. 16½" wingspan; 130 parts, skill level 2.....#9124C $23.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 19 WWII Royal Air Force Spitfires 2013 Calendar Celebrate the Spitfire year-round with this calendar of 13 eye-catching photographs of the World War II fighter in action! 12"x 12"; includes a four-month planner page. #80281AA $14.95 Battle of Britain Hawker Hurricane Mk.I Die Cast Model A replica of the Hurricane flown by 9½-victory ace Flt. Lt. Arthur Victor “Darkie” Clowes of No. 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force, out of RAF Wittering during the 1940 Battle of Britain, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, optionalposition landing gear, authentic markings, including distinctive “wasp” art beneath the engine exhaust stacks, and a display stand. 6½" wingspan.............#95050N $24.95 Hawker Hurricane Balsa Kit A replica of the Hawker Hurricane Mk.I, the Royal Air Force’s primary fighter in the Battle of Britain, this 1/30 scale balsa kit features hand-selected, diecut balsa wood parts; vacuum-molded plastic parts, including a clear canopy and a 5" propeller; lightweight covering tissue and decals; a full-size plan with instructions; and more. Suitable for display or rubber- or gas-powered flight, it has a 16½" wingspan. Assembly required.......................................................#89006A $14.95 Hawker Hurricane Shirt 20 Dawn Till Dusk Richard Taylor. 38-victory ace Jimmy Johnson leads his No. 144 RCAF Wing of Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IXs back to base after a long day of operations over Normandy in early June, 1944. This numbered print is signed by the artist and by RCAF wing commanders 7-victory ace James “Doug” Lindsay and James Francis “Stocky” Edwards who, with 19 victories, was Canada’s highest scoring ace of World War II. 30½"x 23½". #77455C $165 LIMITED EDITION This is the story of one of the epic struggles of World War II, The Battle of Britain, when England stood alone against the onslaught of Germany’s fearsome Luftwaffe. Over 5½ Hours! Here, you’ll see how the British people and their heroic Royal Air Force responded with valor and glory, bending, but never breaking. Disc 2 features the bonus films, Attack Air and Defenders of the Reich, in which you’ll hear tales of combat and learn about the Luftwaffe’s decline from veterans of both sides. Color and B&W; arrives in an embossed collector’s tin. 5 hrs. 34 min. total runtime......................#V6128D $11.95 Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this premium quality, screen-printed, moss-colored t-shirt features Douglas Bader (who would go on to accrue 23 aerial victories during the war) in his Hawker Hurricane ready to take aim on some Luftwaffe fighters during the Battle of Britain. Signed by two RCAF Spitfire aces! Medium......................#63865C $18.95 Large.........................#63866C $18.95 X-Large......................#63867C $18.95 XX-Large...................#63868C $19.95 Spitfire Ace of Aces The True Wartime Story of Johnnie Johnson Sarkar. With 38 kills racked up while flying his Supermarine Spitfire in the skies over Europe, Johnnie Johnson was the Royal Air Force’s top-scoring ace of World War II. Filled with firsthand accounts from Johnson and his fellow Spitfire pilots, this volume examines his impressive wartime service and shows you how, despite flying more than 1,000 combat missions, Johnson achieved his success without ever being shot down himself. 320 pages, 127 B&W photographs, 7"x 10", hardcover.................................#36318B $39.95 Spitfire Mk.IX Die Cast Model A Replica of the Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX flown by No. 144 RCAF Wing Commander and 38-victory ace James Edgar “Johnnie” Johnson (the highest scoring British fighter pilot of World War II) in June, 1944, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a well-equipped cockpit with a sliding flat-back blister canopy and a removable pilot figure; movable flight control surfaces, retractable landing gear, and a rotating metal propeller; and authentic markings, including Johnson’s initials, “JEJ,” on the fuselage. 9¼" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#98829B $69.95 Create a realistic, World British Airfield Figures and Models War II British airfield diorama with these hand painted, 1/30 scale, metal figures of Royal Air Force commanders and beautifully crafted polystone models of a Supermarine Spitfire and airfield support A vehicles. Standing figures are 2½" tall. A: Spitfire Mk.IX – This model of a Spitfire flown by No. 144 Squadron, RCAF, Wing Commander Johnnie Johnson features simulated rivets, a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy, realistic landing gear, and authentic markings. 14¾" wingspan..............#95761N $259 B: Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid – Reid B C D E received the Victoria Cross for his “superb courage and leadership” during a November 3, 1943, bombing raid on Dusseldorf..........................#95762N $39 C: Air Vice Marshall Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris – Air Vice Marshall Sir Arthur “Bomber” Harris was the architect of Britain’s bombing offensive G F against Germany........#95763N $42 D: Wing Commander J.E. “Johnnie” Johnson – 38-victory ace James Edgar “Johnnie” Johnson celebrates another victory....................................................................................#95767N $42 E: Airfield Tractor – This model of a David Brown tractor – a common sight at RAF airfields during the war – includes a Women’s Auxiliary H Air Force driver figure. 4¾" long............................................#95764N $119 F: Airfield Starter Cart Set – An aircraftman pulls his starter cart..........................................#95765N $75 G: RAF Dispatch Rider – Resting on his Birmingham Small Arms Company motorcycle, an RAF dispatch rider watches Spitfires returning from a mission. 3¼" long..........................#95766N $99 H: Humber Heavy Utility Staff Car – This model of a Humber heavy utility staff car features a detailed interior with glazed windows, treaded tires, a weathered paint scheme with authentic markings, and a metal Women’s Auxiliary Air Force driver figure. 6¼" long..........................................#95768N $179 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII Royal Air Force / Soviet Special Purchase! Save 33% Each RAF Aircraft Christmas Cards A Share your love of aviation history with these beautiful Christmas cards! Each set of ten cards features a famous British aircraft from B WWII with the inside message, “With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year.” Measures a generous 8¼"x 4" and includes envelopes..........Reg: $14.95 Now: $9.95 each A: Wings of Dawn (Mosquito), Philip West...#77539AA B: Winter of ’41 (Spitfire), Philip West...........#60905AA The 25th Bomb Group (RCN) in World War II Maylayney. In this volume, you’ll follow the three squadrons of the USAAF’s 25th Bomb Group, which was dedicated to reconnaissance and communications missions in WWII. You’ll see the 652nd (B-17s and B-24s) gathering meteorological data over the Atlantic while the 653rd (Mosquitoes) does the same over continental Europe, and also follow the 654th, which flew its Mosquitoes on day and night photo-recon, chaff dispensing, communications, and other missions. 304 pages, 270 B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover........#21189C $69.95 de Havilland Mosquito Die Cast Model This 1/120 scale, die cast model of a night-flying reconnaissance Mosquito that flew over enemyoccupied territory in advance of bomber formations features textured surfaces; a glazed cockpit canopy; wing-mounted bombs; rotating propellers; rare 25th Bomb Group, USAAF, Normandy invasion markings; and more. 5½" wingspan; includes a display stand.......#91250B Reg: $13.95 Now: $9.95 e! Special Purchas% Save Over 25 WWII Triple Feature Includes 633 Squadron! Get three great WWII movies for the price of one! With big-name stars such as Cliff Robertson, Robert Vaughn, and Ben Gazzara, each is based on actual WWII events. You’ll enjoy 633 Squadron, in which two fliers take their Mosquito bombers on a do-or-die mission into narrow Norwegian fjords to stop an all-out Nazi rocket blitz; The Bridge at Remagen, which is based on an incident that occurred while the Germans were trying to prevent the Allies from crossing the Rhine; and The Devil’s Brigade, in which members of a special operations unit are sent to Italy with the seemingly impossible task of capturing an impregnable Nazi stronghold. 4 hrs. 45 min. total runtime......................................#V6080C $12.95 633 Squadron The Winged Legend of World War II Smith. Inspired by actual Royal Air Force missions, this classic World War II novel presents the action-packed story of the fictional RAF 633 Squadron ordered to fly de Havilland Mosquitos on a dangerous, low-level flight between steep mountain walls in the Norwegian fjords and destroy a German installation. With the success of D-Day hinging on this mission, can 633 Squadron – deep in enemy airspace without Allied fighter support – take out their top-secret target and return to base? 224 pages, 5"x 7¾", softcover...............................................#36007AA $9.95 Legend of the Lancasters Over 2-Feet in Wingspan! The Bomber War From England 1942-1945 Bowman. Flying as the RAF’s primary heavy bomber during World War II, the “Lanc,” as it came to be known, was the most famous and successful bomber in the RAF fleet. With firsthand accounts from British aircrews that flew Lancasters and the German fighters who tried to shoot them down, this volume examines what it was like to fly the Lanc on nighttime bombing raids deep into enemy-occupied Europe during World War II. 336 pages, 16 pages of B&W photographs, 9½"x 11½", hardcover.................#36319B $59.95 Classic Cockpits Flying the Avro Lancaster Filmed with multiple, high definition, on-board cameras, this thrilling program puts you in the cockpit of an Avro Lancaster bomber for a complete flight – from engine start to shutdown – using the same drills Lancaster crews used in World War II. You'll also enjoy spectacular air-to-air footage of your flight, listen in to the chatter on the intercom, and even accompany the pilot during the pre-flight inspection! Widescreen, 1 hr. 5 min.......#V7773AA $19.95 Avro Lancaster B Mk.I/III Kit A replica of the RAF’s Lancaster heavy bomber, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a fully outfitted cockpit with glazed windows; realistic engines with optional-position nacelle access doors and two sets of propellers; nose, dorsal, and rear turrets with rotating and elevating machine guns; a loaded bomb bay with optional-position doors; intricate landing gear; a choice of four sets of authentic markings, including those of “Piccadilly Princess” of the 424th Bomb Squadron; and five crew figures. 25½" wingspan; 332 parts, assembly required..................................................#83230C $99.95 Avro Lancaster B1 Die Cast Model A replica of “Phantom of the Ruhr,” an Avro Lancaster flown by No. 1 Group, RAF, as part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at events commemorating World War II, this 1/144 scale, die cast model features a clear plastic canopy for the cockpit and gunners’ stations, rotating propellers, permanently retracted landing gear, and a two-tone camouflage scheme with authentic markings. 8½" wingspan; includes a display stand...............#99727C $24.95 Encyclopaedia of Soviet Fighters 1939-1951 Leonard. The Soviet aircraft industry of the 1940s was incredibly productive as manufacturers competed with each other in design and creativity. This book presents exhaustive coverage of every singleengine Soviet fighter of the period, from obscure projects that did not get off the drawing table to the best-known, mass-produced models. A masterful work! 208 pages, hundreds of B&W photos and line drawings, color profiles and more. 9"x 12", hardcover......#24040B $39.95 Il-2 Sturmovik With Skis Kit As essential to the Red Army as air and bread (or so said Joseph Stalin), the Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik is the most-produced military aircraft in history. A replica of an early version Il-2 Sturmovik flown by the Soviet Air Force, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with glazed windows; eight wing-mounted RS-82 rockets and two inboard racks with 250 kg bombs; skis for landing gear, just like the original’s winter variant; and two sets of Soviet markings. 12" wingspan; 124 parts, assembly required...........................#83945B $39.95 “Russian Ta Get Ya!” Metal Sign Greg Hildenbrandt. With this Soviet beauty “Russian Ta Get Ya” why would you want to run? Based on modern day nose art painted on a World War II bomber, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, includes mounting holes, and measures 18"x 12"......#66356C $24.95 Replicas of WWII-era Soviet fighters, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a A B C clear canopy, a rotating propeller, optional position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand..............$24.95 each B: Yak-9 – This replica of Yak-9 flown by Maj. Ivan Stepanenko, 4th A: Yak-3 – Based on a Yak-3 Fighter Regiment, includes fuselage art of a springing tiger attacking flown by Gen. Georgiy Zakharov, 18-victory ace, this model includes Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. 5¼" wingspan......#95040N fuselage art of the 303rd IAD. C: Ilyushin 10 – Developed at the end of WWII, the Il-10 was 5¼" wingspan...................#95870N the successor to the Il-2. 7¼" wingspan......................................#95038N Yak & Ilyushin Die Cast Models Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 21 WWII Mediter ranean T heater / Luftwaf fe Luftwaffe in Action Courage Alone 2013 Calendar Filled with magnificent wartime images, this handsome wall calendar features legendary Luftwaffe aircraft – from bombers to fighters and attack planes – that terrorized the skies over Europe in World War II. 13 B&W photographs; 11"x 8½"..............#80298E $16.95 Hitler’s Eagles The Luftwaffe 1933-45 McNab. At the beginning of World War II, the Luftwaffe was the world’s most advanced air force, unmatched in technology, tactics, and piloting skills. But by war’s end, Allied fighters were destroying Germany’s aircraft at an unmatched rate. In this heavily illustrated volume, you’ll follow Adolf Hitler’s Luftwaffe, from its 1930s formation through its dominant years in the early 1940s and its disbandment after WWII. You even get profiles of aces and aircraft! 400 pages, 150+ B&W photos and color illustrations, 7½"x 9½", hardcover..........#15099B $39.95 $ Save 50 on the Set! Fernandez. Filled with color profiles, line drawings (in 1/72 and 1/48 scale), rare archival photographs, and contemporary walk-around images, this lavishly illustrated volume examines the development and service history of the Macchi C.200 Saetta, the World War II fighter that flew more operational sorties than any other Italian aircraft. 148 pages, 240 B&W and color photographs and 48 color profiles, 7"x 10", softcover....#36297C $29.95 Macchi C.200 Saetta Kit The Aircraft of the Luftwaffe A History of the Mediterranean Air War 1940-1945 Vol. 1: North Africa, June 1940-January 1942 Shores, Massimello, & Guest. Filled with maps and rare photographs, this volume examines the daily operations of the Allied and Axis air forces in the North African Theater of World War II. You’ll tour their fleets, examine night bombing strategies, learn about the air defense of base areas, and follow the careers of individuals and units. 416 pages, photos and maps, 6¾"x 9½", hardcover...#36320B $69.95 Macchi C.200 Saetta The German War Files The Greatest in German Aviation of World War II Filled with vintage footage, this 8-disc collection covers every aspect of Luftwaffe aircraft and their efficient, Over 7 Hours on 8 DVDs! deadly threat to the Allied forces of World War II, from the menacing gull-winged Ju 87 Stuka dive-bomber and the workhorse Ju 52 transport to revolutionary jet-propelled fighters such as the Messerschmitt Me 262. B&W and color, 7 hrs. 15 min......#V9659C Separately: $119.60 Set: $69.60 22 The Italian Air Force 1940-1943 Dunning. This lavishly illustrated and thoroughly researched guide to the Regia Aeronautica, a partner of the Luftwaffe during World War II, includes information on area commands and squadron allocations, aircrew and top fighter aces, aircraft (including Macchis, Fiats and Savoias), unit histories, anti-shipping operations, and much more. 320 pages; 250 photographs, 100+ color profiles and 17 color maps; 8½"x 11"; hardcover...........................................#11565B $56.95 A replica of an Italian-built Macchi C.200 Saetta (Lightning), this 1/72 scale, plastic kit features a wellequipped cockpit with a pilot figure and a glazed canopy, a detailed radial engine front with a rotating propeller, intricate landing gear, and a choice of authentic markings for Italy’s 374a Squadriglia or Germany’s 3./JG 108. 5¾" wingspan; 30 parts, skill level 3.................#83946B $11.95 A replica of a Bf 109E-7 Trop – a mid-production Bf 109 variant designed for tropical regions – that flew with JG 27 during Germany’s North Africa campaign of 1941-42, this 1/72 scale, plastic model features a detailed cockpit with a glazed “birdcage” canopy, a rotating propeller, a centerline-mounted drop tank, extended landing gear, and a two-tone camouflage with authentic squadron markings. 5½" wingspan; includes a display stand..............................#96160C $14.95 Anti-Aircraft Truck – Add a ground vehicle to enhance your display! Made by Hobby Master, this 1/72 scale, die cast model of a Deutsches Afrika Korps anti-aircraft truck features a rotating, elevating 20mm FlaK 38 gun! 3¼" long; includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover.............................#98825B $34.95 Messerschmitt Bf 109 Shirt JG 26 Luftwaffe Fighter Wing War Diary Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4/7 Kit Caldwell. One of only two Luftwaffe fighter wings to spend the entirety of World War II in the west, Jagdgeschwader 26 – nicknamed the “Abbeville Boys” – flew Messerschmitt Bf 109s and Focke-Wulf Fw 190s against the Allied forces and claimed 2,700 enemy aircraft shot down during the war. These volumes follow JG 26’s wartime exploits from 1939 until the war ended in 1945. 6"x 9", softcover.............$19.95 each Vol. 1: 1939-1942 – This volume gives you a day-by-day account of that elite squadron’s activities from 1939 to 1942, when it flew in many important events, including the Battle of France, the Battle of Britain, and the Dieppe Raid. 368 pages, 75 B&W photos............#3538C Vol. 2: 1943-1945 – You’ll track the Abbeville Boys’ day-to-day activities from 1943 to 1945, when they flew in many important events, including D-Day and the Normandy Campaign, Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. 592 pages, 213 B&W photographs......#19164C This 1/48 scale, plastic kit – which can be built as a Bf 109E-4 or as a Bf 109E-7 Trop variant (nicknamed “Emil,” the “E” series featured a powerful Daimler-Benz DB 601A engine for an extra 300 hp) operated by the Luftwaffe in the early years of World War II – features a well-equipped cockpit with a pilot figure and an optional-position, multi-part canopy; a centerline-mounted auxiliary fuel tank (for the E-7 Trop variant); intricate landing gear; and a choice of markings for JG 2, JG 26 or JG 27. 8" wingspan; 72 parts, assembly required......................................#83792C $29.95 Bf 109E Die Cast Model A replica of the Bf 109E flown by 132-victory ace Special Purchase! Oberleutnant Herbert Save Over 25% Ihlefeld when he was Gruppenkommandeur of 1.(J)/LG 2 in 1940, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with a birdcage canopy and a hand-painted pilot figure, a removable engine cowl, optional-position landing gear with real rubber tires, authentic markings, and a display stand. 5½" wingspan..............#92311A Reg: $53.95 Now: $39.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Messerschmitt Bf 109E-7 Trop Be as bold as the Bf 109 on your shirt! Featuring a Battle of Britain Bf 109 screen-printed on the front and back, this 100% pre-washed cotton, gray t-shirt has double-needle hems for extra durability. Medium...............#60995C $18.95 Large..................#60996C $18.95 X-Large...............#60997C $18.95 XX-Large............#60998C $19.95 Perfect Bf 109 Yard Spinner for your lawn, garden or patio, Over 2 Feet this rendiLong! tion of a Bf 109 is actually a “wind spinner” yard sculpture whose propeller-spinner rotates in even the slightest breeze! Made of SolarMax® UV resistant nylon with molded metal and plastic fittings for the utmost in quality and durability, it measures 25" long and includes a pole, a ground stake, and assembly instructions..............................#62260B $39.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII Luftwaf fe Signed by 6 WWII Aces! Jagdgeschwader 5 LIMITED EDITION Nearly 2-Foot Wingspan! Messerschmitt Bf 110 Model LIMITED EDITION Struck by a Thunderbolt Heinz Krebs. A pair of wasp-nosed Bf 110s of II./ZG 1, the “Wasp Wing,” are attacked by two P-47s of the 325th Fighter Group, the “Checkertail Clan,” in 1944. This stunning, 36"x 27" numbered print is signed by the artist, by the last three surviving Knight’s Cross recipients of II./ZG 1 – Major Rolf Hermichen (64 victories), Captain Herbert Kutscha (47) and Captain Johannes Lutter (12) – and by 325th Fighter Group aces Col. Herschel “Herky” Green (18), Lt. Col. Lewis Chick (6) and Maj. Robert Barkey (5)............#76118C $185 Me110 From 1939 to 1945 Messerschmitt’s Twin-Engined Fighters Bf 110, Me 210 and 410 Bréfort. The Bf 110 had a convincing start in Poland in September, 1939, but the performance of Zerstörer units declined so rapidly that the Bf 110 was withdrawn from service at the end of the Battle of Britain. This book examines the Bf 110, its badly flawed successor Me 210, the Me 410 Hornisse, and the Bf 110’s successful second career as a night fighter. 84 pages, B&W photographs and color profiles, 8"x 8½", softcover.....................................#36170B $19.95 With its nearly two-foot wingspan, this Bf 110 model will be a standout in any airplane collection or World War II Eastern Front diorama! A replica of a twin-engine Messerschmitt Bf 110 flown by the III./ZG 1 “Wespen” in Russia, 1942, this 1/30 scale, polystone and plastic model features; a detailed tandem cockpit with a glazed canopy and a defensive machine gun; nosemounted cannons; rotating metal propellers; extended landing gear; and authentic, hand-painted wasp nose art. 21¼" wingspan. #88825N $329 The Luftwaffe's JG 5 "Eismeerjaeger" in World War II Girbig. Often overshadowed by fighter squadrons in other theaters of World War II, the Jagdgeschwader 5 “Eismeer” (ice sea) pilots stationed in the far northern regions of Europe had their own equal successes. In this volume, you’ll meet these “Arctic Hunters” – including top-aces Heinrich Ehrler and Theodor Weissenberger, who each shot down 208 enemy aircraft during the war – and learn what it was like to fight in the far north. 320 pages, 200+ B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover.......#21190C $44.95 Signed by 222-victory Ace Erich Rudorffer! Messerschmitt Bf 110C-4/B Die Cast Model LIMITED EDITION Arctic Hunters A replica of a Bf 110 “C-4/B” variant flown by Schnell KG 210 “Wespen” on the Russian Front in 1941, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit and gunner’s station with crew figures and a glazed canopy; four nose-mounted MG 17 machine guns and one defensive MG 15 machine gun in the rear cockpit; rotating propellers; optional-position landing gear with real rubber tires; and a winter white camouflage scheme with authentic markings, including wasp nose art. 8¾" wingspan; includes a display stand..................#99702N $69.95 Signed by 4 Luftwaffe Pilots from KG 53 & JG 26! Heinkel He 111 Walk Around Out for Trouble Mackay. Developed in the 1930s in violation of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany’s Heinkel He 111 medium bomber served in both the European and Mediterranean theaters of World War II. In this heavily illustrated volume, you’ll see the He 111 inside and out through hundreds of photographs of the He 111P-1 restored and preserved in Norway and the He 111H-20 on display at the RAF museum. 88 pages; 228 B&W and color photographs, line drawings, and color profiles; 11"x 8½"; softcover..............................#30345A $18.95 Heinz Krebs. Yellow-nosed Me 109 fighters of JG 26 – led by Adolph Galland – escort a formation of KG 53 "Condor Legion" LIMITED EDITION He 111 bombers over the English Channel coast during the Battle of Britain. 25½"x 21" numbered print is signed by the artist and by four JG 26 and KG 53 pilots.................................#76115C $125 JG 5 Fighter Die Cast Models Replicas of aircraft flown A with JG 5 during WWII, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature a wellequipped cockpit with a glazed canopy, wingmounted guns, a centerline B fuel tank, a rotating propeller, and authentic markings.......................$24.95 each A: Bf 109G-6 – This model of a Bf 109G-6 flown by 60-victory ace Hauptmann Horst Carganico of II./JG 5 “Eismeer” (Ice Sea) stationed at Alakurtti, Norway, in 1944, features a pilot figure, extended landing gear, and Carganico’s Mickey Mouse art on the fuselage. 5½" wingspan..............#93817N B: Fw 190A-4 – This model of a Fw 190A-4 flown by 86-victory ace Leutnant Josef "Pepi" Jennewein of 3./JG 5 on the Eastern Front in 1943 features a sliding canopy, movable flight control surfaces, optional-position landing gear, and a summer camouflage scheme. 5¾" wingspan; includes a display stand..............................................#91447N Air-Launched Doodlebugs Heinkel He 111H-2 with V-1 Buzz Bomb Kit In one of its last roles, the Heinkel He 111H22 was used as a launch platform for the V-1 buzz bomb on nocturnal sorties over England. A replica of one such He 111H-2 carrying a V-1 under its starboard wing, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features detailed cockpit and gun station interiors with three crew figures, a prototypical greenhouse nose, realistic landing gear, and a choice of markings (1./KG 53 and 1./KG 3). 18¼" wingspan; 125 parts, skill level 3.......#83754C $26.95 Detailed cockpit with crew Richard Taylor. Me 109s of 6./JG 5 – based at Petsamo, Finland – soar high above the glacial fjords along Norway’s northern coastline in March, 1943. 34"x 23" numbered print is signed by the artist and by Arctic Campaign pilots Gunther Kolb and 222-victory ace Erich Rudorffer!......... #77407D $159 Includes a V-1 Doodlebug Hitler's V1 Missiles and 111/Kampfgeschwader 3 & 5 Smith. The V1 "Doodlebug" flying bomb was Hitler's final hope to win the war while Allied forces swept across Europe towards Germany in 1944. This book chronicles the development and operation of the V1, the Allied defensive measures, and the V1s that were air-launched from Heinkel He 111 bombers over the North Sea. 224 pages, 120 B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover...........................................#36096B $39.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 23 WWII Luftwaf fe Fighters FockeWulf Fw 190 Shirt Focke-Wulf Fw 190A An Illustrated History of the Luftwaffe’s Legendary Fighter Aircraft Hermann, Leverenz & Weber. This book covers the development history, testing and production of the Fw 190A and its early variants. You’ll see a comparison between the Bf 109 and the Fw 190 showing the strengths and weaknesses of each, and get an inside look at the test pilot reports. Also covered is the later torpedo-carrier and reconnaissance versions of the Fw 190. 224 pages, 340+ B&W and color photographs, profiles, drawings and more. 8½"x 11", hardcover..............#21022C $59.95 Medium......#60887C $18.95 Large..........#60888C $18.95 X-Large......#60889C $18.95 XX-Large....#60890C $19.95 Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, safari green t-shirt features a gorgeous image of an Fw 190 – which, along with the Bf 109, was the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s WWII fighter force – flown by JG 5 “Eismeer.” Fw 190A-6 Die Cast Model Fw 190A-8 Die Cast Model Featuring the colorful 6.(Sturm)/ JG 300 markings – including a wild boar on the nose – of Uffz. Paul Lixfeldt from November, 1944, when JG 300 flew uparmored Fw 190s to take on invading B-17s, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a clear cockpit canopy, a rotating propeller, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. 5¾" wingspan..........#95014N $24.95 Sd.Kfz.11 Half-Track Die Cast Model – Enhance your display with a 3-ton half-track! This 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model is 3" long and will look great parked next to your Luftwaffe aircraft. Includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover...............................#98844A $34.95 The Fw 190 flown by 6-victory ace Lt. Heinz-Gunther Luck of I./JG 1, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure; prototypical cylinder-head cooling fins, individual exhaust stacks, and a 12-blade cooling fan that rotates in unison with the propeller; a removable centerline fuel tank; retractable landing gear; and authentic markings, including Luck’s dog “Lucki.” 8½" wingspan; includes a display stand.............#98694A $69.95 Sd.Kfz.2 Kleines Kettenkraftrad Die Cast Model Add a ground vehicle to your display! Made by Hobby Master, this 1/48 scale, die cast replica is 2½" long and includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover....................................#98770A $34.95 Bf 109G-6 Die Cast Model A replica of “Yellow 6,” a Bf 109G-6 flown by 46-victory ace Alfred Surau of III./JG 3 against B-17 raids on Stuttgart in September, 1943, this 1/32 scale, die cast model features a well-equipped cockpit with an optional-position canopy and a pilot figure, an intricately detailed engine with a removable cowl, movable flight control surfaces and retractable landing gear, wing-mounted guns and a centerline fuel tank, and 9 Staffel’s eye emblem on each machine gun bulge. 12" wingspan; includes a display stand............................#93630E Reg: $65.95 Now: $54.95 Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 101 Forsyth. In the latter half of World War II, German fighter pilots were deployed in the defense of their homeland in an effort to halt the nearconstant bombing raids by “Viermot” (German slang for Allied heavy bombers). This heavily illustrated volume tells the stories of the pilots who earned their ace status – including “jet aces” flying the radical new Me 262 – by shooting down five or more bombers while fighting that desperate battle in the final days of the Reich. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover....................#15074D $19.95 24 The Luftwaffe’s Fastest Piston-Engine Fighter Smith & Creek. The Do 335, capable of flying more than 460 mph, was one of the radical ideas that poured out from German designers toward the end of WWII – but unlike many others, this one made it to the skies. This book examines the Do 335’s development as a day fighter, night fighter, reconnaissance machine, destroyer/heavy fighter, and trainer. 128 pages, 200 B&W and color photos and illustrations, 9"x 12", hardcover...#11276B $49.95 Dornier Do 335 Arrow Kit A replica of a twinengine Do 335 Arrow, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a choice of single- or dual-seat cockpits, optional-position fuselage panels and movable wing flaps, realistic engines, a choice of four markings (two Luftwaffe and USAF and RAF post-war test markings), and three figures. 11¼" wingspan; 83 parts, skill level 2..........#83720C $22.95 Mistel The Piggyback Aircraft of the Luftwaffe Dabrowski. The Mistel was a composite aircraft where a modified bomber – often a Junkers Ju 88 – served as a fighter’s payload. While Germany was not the first to experiment with such combinations, the Luftwaffe did take the research to new heights. In this volume, you’ll examine several experimental Mistel aircraft, including variants that were too advanced for late-war German resource restrictions. 54 pages, B&W photographs and line drawings, 8¼"x 11", softcover..................................#4834C $9.95 Do 217E & Me 328 Mistel Die Cast Model Special Purchase! Save Over $10 Includes a Detailed Engine! Defense of the Reich Fighter Pilot Figure Luftwaffe Viermot Aces 1942-45 Dornier Do 335 Arrow Ready to defend the Fatherland from Allied bombers, this fully articulated, 1/6 scale Luftwaffe fighter pilot is so amazingly realistic, you’ll expect him to jump when the civil defense sirens wail! You get a fully articulated body with a beautifully-sculpted character head; officer’s uniform accessories, including a Luftwaffe visor cap and Captain’s shoulder boards; authentic badging, including an Iron Cross 1st Class Badge; a flying helmet with goggles, a flight jacket and gloves; an M37 pistol with a holster; a lifejacket with an oxygen cylinder; and much more. You even get a realistic map, compass, and a file folder to hold his orders! 12" tall.........#87516N $149 www.HistoricAviation.com A replica of a WWII Luftwaffe aircraft, in which a pilot in the fighter plane on top would guide an explosives-packed bomber to its target and then return to base, this 1/100 scale, die cast model includes glazed windows, rotating propellers, an authentic paint scheme, and a display stand. 7½" wingspan...#91240B $24.95 Fw 190 & Ta 154 Mistel Kit LIMITED EDITION Purchase the Fig Get the Book on the ure, left FREE! Introduced in 1943, the Mistel composite aircraft was a large “super bomb” – typically a hollowed-out bomber filled with explosives – attached to a fighter. A replica of a Mistel that never reached production, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit includes a Focke-Wulf Fw 190 fighter and its payload, a converted Focke-Wulf Ta154 Moskito. You get a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed canopy, rotating propellers, realistic landing gear, and authentic markings. 13" wingspan; 184 parts, skill level 5...............................................#83947D $89.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII Luftwaf fe Advanced Tech Messerschmitt Me 262 A Guide to the Luftwaffe’s First Jet Fighter Franks. This high quality, exhaustively researched guide – the first in the new Airframe and Miniature series – to the Messerschmitt Me 262, the world’s first jet-powered fighter, contains camouflage and marking details, a wealth of pictorial resources, comprehensive model builds, and information on kits both past and present. 112 pages, 100 color and 66 B&W photographs, 8 pages of color profiles, and more. 8¼"x 11", softcover.............................#30346B $29.95 Signed by Adolf Galland an Walter Krupins d ki! LIMITED EDITION General’s Command Graeme Lothian. Under Adolf Galland’s command, JV 44 – the “Squadron of Experts” formed of elite Luftwaffe pilots – flew into history during the final months of World War II. This 25"x 16", numbered print of the unit’s Me 262s in flight is signed by Adolf Galland and Walter “Count” Krupinski.............................................#71302C $99.95 Adolf Galland Collector’s Trilogy In the early 1990s, 104-victory ace Adolf Galland invited a camera crew into his home to discuss his WWII exploits as a Luftwaffe fighter pilot. Featuring footage from those interviews as well as photos from his personal album and vintage combat film, this 3-DVD set - which includes the programs Ace of the Luftwaffe, The Fighter General and Clash of Legends - covers the aircraft Galland flew, the Battle of Britain, his meteoric rise to the top of the Luftwaffe and his sometimes hostile relationship with Hermann Goering, his famous clash with British ace Douglas Bader, and much more. 2 hrs. 7 min.........#V5025A $49.95 Me 262A-1a Die Cast Model Not only does this 1/72 scale, die cast model of the Luftwaffe’s renowned jet fighter wear the markings of 104-victory ace Adolf Galland’s (leader of the special unit of top aces, JV 44, known as “Galland’s Circus”) aircraft, it also includes a display base with Galland’s likeness! The model itself features a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure and an optional-position canopy, realistic nacelles with jet engine details inside, optional-position landing gear, a perfectly-applied camouflage pattern, and more. 6¾" wingspan; includes the display base and a traditional stand..............#94456N $39.95 History Undercover The Nazi Plan to Bomb New York This program exposes one of the most chilling of all Nazi plans: the dropping of a radioactive bomb on New York City. You’ll learn of the race between German engineers – including Wernher von Braun – to design a plane that could deliver the deadly payload; visit the secret labs and factories where the “Amerika Bombers” were being designed, tested and constructed at war’s end; and more. 50 minutes............#V9169D $24.95 Arado Ar E.555 Kit Designed in 1944 to fulfill a request for a long-range, jet-powered bomber that could strike the United States, the Ar E.555 was one of fifteen flying wing designs developed by Arado during World War II. This 1/72 scale, plastic kit of the “Amerika Bomber” features a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed canopy; a detailed bomb bay with three SC 1000 bombs, two SC 2000 bombs, and optional-position doors; movable MG 151/20 machine guns; optional-position landing gear; and a choice of markings. 11½" wingspan; 98 parts, skill level 3..................#9197C $24.95 Luftwaffe Generals The Knight’s Cross Holders, 1939-1945 Dixon. This heavily illustrated book presents biographies of 115 Luftwaffe generals who were awarded the Knight’s Cross and higher grades of the award during World War II, including aces Adolf Galland and Werner Mölders, field commander Albert Kesselring, paratrooper Kurt Student, Field-Marshal Erhard Milch and, of course, Luftwaffe commander-inchief Hermann Goering. 352 pages, 280+ B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.....#21119C $69.95 German RLB Dagger By 1939, more than 15 million men had joined the Reichsluftshutzbund (state air protection federation) as volunteers. This reproduction of an RLB dagger features a metal blade, authentic Nazi insignia, a scabbard, and more. 12" long......#65952AA $19.95 Hermann Goering Figure Remarkable in its realism, this 1/6 scale figure of Hermann Goering has penetrating, steel blue eyes that can put a chill down your spine! Completely lifelike, this articulated figure also comes with one of the elaborate, custom-made uniforms for which Goering was famous; a full suite of badges and insignia, including his Blue Max and Iron Cross; his ceremonial sword and field marshal's baton; and much more. This is a rare chance to add the notorious WWI ace and leader of Germany's WWII Luftwaffe to your collection, so don't let it slip away. Order your Goering figure today! 12" tall.........#97180N $129 Goering Figure Accessories Figure Sold Separately A: Furniture A Set You get a formal sitting LIMITED EDITION chair with Goering’s coat-of-arms, a white dresser topped with oak, and a rotary phone.............#97184N $69.95 B: Decoration Set B You get a second headsculpt of Goering, a greatcoat with a wool collar, a dagger in its own display case, a gold-tone Luftwaffe necklace, LIMITED EDITION a humidor with ten cigars, and a smoking pipe........................#97185N $59.95 C: NEW! C Gift Set You get the Goering coat-of-arms LIMITED EDITION hand-carved on a full size reproduction of Goering's wax seal and elements from that coat designed into a decorative, 1/6 scale goblet, which replicates one of the many coveted "pokals" he gave to, and received from, members of the Luftwaffe.........#97182N $19.95 Mercedes-Benz 770K Die Cast Model A replica of a 1938 Mercedes-Benz 770K Pullman convertible (W150), a car that was used by high-ranking Nazis such as Adolf Hitler and Hermann Goering, this amazingly detailed, 1/18 scale, die cast model features a fully outfitted interior; glazed windows; an opening hood, trunk and doors; a detailed engine; free-rolling wheels; and more. 11½" long; includes a removable display base...#92758C $ 69.95 Luftwaffe Officer’s Dagger Measuring 16" long, this reproduction dagger features a nickel-plated blade, an imitation ivory hilt, and a metal, silver-tone sheath.......#65242AA $19.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 25 WWII Pear l Harbor / Wake Island Signed by Four USS Arizona Survivors! Pearl LIMITED EDITION The Calm Before the Storm Robert Taylor. Featuring the USS Includes a Companion Print! Arizona next to the repair ship USS Vestal just prior to the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor, this 34"x 22¼", numbered print is signed by the artist and by four survivors from the Arizona: Louis Conter, Lonnie Cook, Cleardon Hetrick, and Joseph Langdell. You also get a bonus companion print, The Way We Were, which is signed by the artist plus a fifth Arizona survivor, Edward Wentzlaff.......#77449C $320 Tora! Tora! Tora! Pearl Harbor 1941 Stille. In the early hours of December 7, 1941, the Japanese First Air Fleet launched a massive strike against the American Pacific Fleet based at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. In this new study of that raid, the author re-examines the political context of the attack and the intelligence operations of both sides, then completes a detailed analysis of the major events of the battle that “awoke the sleeping giant.” 80 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover............................................#15068B $18.95 The Miniseries With an ensemble cast that includes Angie Dickenson, Robert Wagner, Adam Arkin, and Over 4½-Hours! Marion Ross, this 1978 epic miniseries follows the lives of civilian and military residents of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. You’ll see how, despite romantic and career entanglements, these residents of Honolulu rose to defend the island from the devastating, surprise attack that forever changed their lives as it brought the country to war. 4 hrs. 38 min. on two DVDs.................#V6129E $34.95 Curtiss P-36A/C-Mohawk Mk.IV Kit The Curtiss P-36 Hawk – introduced in 1938 – was one of the first American fighters to feature a sleek, metal, monoplane design. This 1/48 scale, plastic kit – which can be built as a P-36A, a P-36C, or as a British Mohawk Mk.IV – features a well-equipped cockpit with a glazed canopy; a detailed Twin Wasp radial engine with a rotating propeller and a choice of hubs; optional armament for the wings; intricate landing gear; and a choice of five sets of markings, including those for P-36s flown by Silver Star winners 7-victory ace Lt. Harry Brown and Lt. Phil Rasmussen. 9¼" wingspan; assembly required..................................#96159C $27.95 LIMITED EDITION Warhawk vs. Zero Die Cast Models Based on famous fighting during the attack on Pearl Harbor, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure, authentic markings, and more. 6¼"-6½" wingspan...$29.95 each P-40B Warhawk A6M2 Zero A replica of the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zero Model 21 flown off the Shokaku by 8-victory ace Lt. Cmdr. Tadashi Kaneko, it features a glazed canopy, 20mm cannon ports on the wings’ leading edge, Depicting “White a centerline fuel tank, Removable Cowling 160,” a extended landing gear, P-40B Warhawk and authentic 1st Koku flown by 2nd Lt. Kantai, 5th Koku Sentai, markings......#99518D George Welch of the 47th Fighter 1/144 Scale A6M2 Zero – This smaller scale th Squadron, 15 Pursuit Group, it features version features the markings of 8-victory a cowling that can be removed to reveal ace Lt. (jg) Masao Iizuka. 3¼" wingspan; an inline engine, optional-position landincludes a carrier deck display base ing gear, and a display stand.....#93153C with a nameplate..............#96702B $29.95 Attack on Pearl Harbor A Day of Infamy Through rare archival film footage and eyewitness accounts from U.S. sailors and Japanese pilots, this collection examines the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor that thrust America into World War II. You’ll learn why Japan attacked the naval base, analyze the fateful American mistakes that were made at every command level, enjoy the propaganda film December 7th, view recent salvage efforts, and more. B&W and color, 3 hrs. 54 min. 2-DVD Tin – Arrives in a collectible, embossed tin.................................#V9274D $11.95 Blu-ray – 70th Anniversary Commemorative Edition............................................#V9294C $14.95 Wake Island 1941 A Battle to Make the Gods Weep Moran. On the same day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, they also launched air attacks on Wake Island, an American marine and naval base in the Pacific. In this volume, you’ll learn about that attack, the Japanese invasion force that stormed the island three days later, and the scratch force who defended it in what was one of the most heroic “last stands” in U.S. military history. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover......#15083B $19.95 26 Vice IJN Aircraft Carrier Admiral Akagi Kit Chuichi Nagumo’s flagship for the attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Akagi launched two waves of planes at Oahu. A replica of the Akagi during that attack, this 1/700 scale, plastic waterline kit features a detailed island superstructure and flight deck, a fleet of aircraft (including A6M “Zero” fighters and D3A1 “Val” dive bombers), realistic guns and lifeboats, and authentic markings. 14½" long; 200+ parts, assembly required......................#83835E $44.95 “V for Victory” Metal Sign A replica of a vintage advertisement encouraging Americans to purchase defense stamps and bonds during World War II, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 8"x 14"; includes mounting holes... ............#66914A $16.95 TBD-1 Devastator Die Cast Model “Wake Island” Quadruple Feature Get four great war films for the price of one! Wake Island: They Fought Their Way to Glory is based on the real events at Wake in December, 1941. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including best picture, it follows the story of a handful of brave U.S. Marines who attempt to hold off Japanese invasion without reinforcements or even re-supply. But that’s just the beginning because, in this great offer, you get three more World War II classics – To Hell and Back, Battle Hymn, and Gray Lady Down – for FREE!..........#V7053E $9.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Remember Pearl Harbor A replica of a TBD-1 torpedo bomber flown by the U.S. Navy’s Torpedo Squadron Six off the USS Enterprise (CV-6) during the February 24, 1942, Wake Island raid, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features corrugated wing surfaces; a detailed cockpit and a gunner station with a removable canopy; a realistic radial engine front with a rotating propeller; an arresting hook, and other fine details; optional-position landing gear; a display stand; and authentic VT-6 markings. 8¼" wingspan...#97239AA $59.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 WWII Ja pan The Setting of the Rising Sun Japanese Secret Projects Japanese Military Aviation 1877-1945 Treadwell. This heavily illustrated book examines the development of Japanese military aviation, from the mid-Victorian era, when Japan was just beginning to open up to the rest of the world, through the end of World War II. You’ll view kites, balloons, and gliders; famous fighters and dive-bombers such as Zeros, Kates and Vals; flying bombs and the Japanese version of the German Me 163 rocket fighter; and more. 224 pages, 220 B&W photographs and illustrations, 7"x 10", softcover.....#36227B $29.95 Experimental Aircraft of the IJA and IJN, 1939-1945 Dyer. Filled with photographs, technical drawings and stunning color renditions of the aircraft in combat, this book examines the history and potential of 34 experimental aircraft developed by Japan during World War II, including supersonic kamikaze aircraft, the “Amerika” bomber, and aircraft based on German technology. 144 pages, 200 B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8½"x11", hardcover.............................#11570B $39.95 History Undercover The Last Zero Fighter Secret Japanese Aircraft of World War II Firsthand Accounts From WWII Japanese Naval Pilots King. This volume follows the careers of five Japanese naval aviators from World War II, from their first days learning to fly to their service in pivotal battles, including Nanking, Pearl Harbor, Wake Island, Midway, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. You’ll learn these pilots’ personal opinions on their own aircraft, the Pearl Harbor attack, engaging with the enemy, and even on the use of kamikaze fighters and the dropping of the atomic bombs. 348 pages, 78 B&W photos, 6"x 9", softcover......#33796C $24.95 Mitsubishi A6M5c Zero Kit A replica of an A6M5c variant – heavily armed with three 13.2 mm machine guns and two 20 mm Type 99-II guns – of the A6M5 “Zero,” this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with an optionalposition canopy, a three-part Sakae engine with a rotating propeller, wing-mounted rockets and bombs and a centerline drop tank, optional-position landing gear, and a choice of markings for seven aircraft. You even get standing and seated pilot figures and six waving ground crew figures! 9" wingspan; 60 parts, assembly required.........#9205C $16.95 A6M Zero Metal Sign Featuring an image of an A6M Zero set against a backdrop of the Japanese Navy’s “Rising Sun” flag, this metal sign is made of 24-gauge steel that is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 17"x 11" and includes mounting holes...........#66128A $19.95 This fascinating program follows the development of the Japanese aircraft industry from its famous A6M Zero to the top-secret programs under development at war’s end. You’ll discover how close Japan was to unveiling rocket and jet-powered planes based on German designs and, though they were too late to help in the war effort, how those projects proved their worth, helping to launch Japan’s postwar rocket program. 50 minutes....#V8129E $24.95 Kyushu J7W1 Shinden Kits A replica of one of two prototype Kyushu J7W1 Shinden (Magnificent Lightning) fighter-interceptors (a canard-design pusher that made its first flight on August 3, 1945, but never went into production), these plastic kits feature a detailed cockpit with an instrument panel and a glazed canopy, detailed engine air intakes and a six-blade propeller, realistic landing gear, authentic markings, and more. 1/72 Scale 6" wingspan; 45 parts. #83790E $ 19.95 1/48 Scale 9" wingspan; 55 parts. #83838E $ 24.95 Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” Shirt Includes a FREE Japanese Carrier Deck Display Base! Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” Die Cast Model A replica of a B5N2 Type 97 Model 3 “Kate” torpedobomber flown off the IJN carrier Zuiho in April, 1943, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with pilot, navigator/bombardier, and gunner/radioman figures; a realistic Sakae radial engine front with a rotating propeller; a removable Type 91 torpedo; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings; and… a free Japanese carrier deck display base! 8½" wingspan; also includes a display stand........#98744A $69.95 Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this premium quality, screen-printed, white t-shirt features a profile of Japan’s famous Nakajima B5N2 “Kate” torpedo bomber accompanied by information on its Medium.............#67172A Large................#67173A characteristics and X-Large............#67174A performance. $ 17.95 each XX-Large..........#67175A Japanese Naval Ensign This is a replica of the flag flown by the IJN during WWII (and re-adopted in 1954). Made of screened polyester with reinforced edging and brass grommets, it measures 5'x 3'...........#65258AA $12.95 Japanese Special Attack Aircraft & Flying Bombs Ishiguro, Januszewski & Szeremeta. This lavishly illustrated book examines the development and operations of unconventional aerial weapons used by Japan in World War II. You’ll view kamikaze (suicide) aircraft such as the Ki-167 (To-Go) and heavily modified A6Ms and Ki-43s, piloted missiles, balloon bombs used to attack the U.S. mainland, and more. 264 pages, 194 B&W photographs and 24 pages of color profiles, 8¼"x 11¾", softcover..........................#36228B $58.95 “Baka” Kamikaze Rocket Kit Developed by Japan to serve as an anti-shipping kamikaze attack plane in late World War II, the Yokosuka MXY-7 “Ohka” was a rocketpowered, human-guided flying bomb given the nickname “Baka” (Idiot) by American forces. A replica of an Ohka (Cherry Blossom) K-1 training glider variant of one of those aircraft, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy, realistic landing skids, authentic markings, and more. 5" long; 49 parts, assembly required..............#92991D $59.95 Aircraft of the Aces Vol.109: American Aces Against the Kamikaze Young. From April to June, 1945, with the Allies winning the war in the Pacific, Japan unleashed the full force of its “Special Attack” Kamikaze units. During that desperate time, Americans shot down 900 Kamikaze bombers and destroyed more than 7,000 Japanese fighters in the air and on the ground. This heavily illustrated volume tells the stories of pilots – 67 Navy, 21 Marine, and three USAAF – who earned their ace status flying against Japan in those final months of the war. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover........#15900D $19.95 F6F-5 Hellcat Model A replica of a U.S. Navy F6F-5 that flew off of the USS Essex (CV-9) during WWII, this 1/72 scale, plastic model features a glazed canopy, a rotating propeller, a centerline fuel tank, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 7" wingspan......#96152C $14.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 27 WWII Doolittle Raid / Coral Sea / Mid way Signed by 4 Doolittle Raiders! Mission Complete The Journey Continues William S. Phillips. Returning from the April 18, 1942, Doolittle Raid against Japan, Lt. Col. James “Jimmy” Doolittle’s LIMITED EDITION B-25 Mitchell heads to the recovery airfield for pickup. This 27"x 19", numbered print – only 70 were produced! – is signed by the artist and by four Doolittle Raiders: Col. Richard Cole (the co-pilot of Doolittle’s plane), Maj. Edward Saylor, Maj. Thomas Griffin, and Staff Sgt. David Thatcher.......................#71775C $495 The Battle of Midway Dive into the Pacific theater in June 1942! Filled with rare archival footage, interviews with veterans, and computer-generated maps, this documentary examines how the U.S. Navy attained victory over the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway. You’ll learn details about the U.S.’ initial planning, code breaking/intelligence gathering, and strategizing; study the fighting in the battle itself; and more. 52 minutes..........#V7011AA $9.95 B-25 Mitchell Display Model Hand carved and painted by expert craftsmen, this 1/65 scale, mahogany model is of “Ruptured Duck,” the famous B-25B Mitchell flown on the Doolittle Raid by Lt. Ted W. Lawson. 12" wingspan; arrives ready to display on the included wood base with a metal history plate...........................................#96666C $139 B-25 Mitchell Kit Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo This exciting recreation of the “Doolittle Raid” includes film footage of the actual raid, won an Academy Award for special effects in 1944, and stars Spencer Tracy as Lt. Col. James Academy Doolittle, who led the now legendary Award Winner! B-25 Mitchell attack, and Van Johnson as Lt. Ted Lawson, pilot of the B-25 “Ruptured Duck.” A World War II classic! B&W, 2 hrs. 18 min................................#V9738AA $19.95 Featuring snapand screwPre-painted together parts, Surfaces! this 1/72 scale, plastic kit is also pre-painted and detailed, making it a perfect, non-intimidating choice for young or beginning kit builders. Includes rotating propellers and wheels, a moveable turret… even the screwdriver is in the box, so there is nothing else to buy. 11" wingspan; recommended for ages 8 and above..............................#96972C $14.95 USS Hornet (CV-8) Model R.G. Smith. A TBD delivers the sinking news to the IJN Carrier Shoho at the Battle of the Coral Sea on May 8, 1942. 24"x 18". #74801AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95 Special Purchase! Save 60% Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Die Cast Model Dressed in a colorful pre-World War II livery, this first ever 1/72 scale die cast model of an SBD-3 Dauntless features a rotating propeller, optional position landing gear, a bomb load, and more. 6¾" wingspan; includes a display stand..........................................................#95022N $24.95 28 Roy Grinnell. Back at base after his first combat mission on June 4, 1942, 2nd Lt. Charles M. Kunz of the VMF-221 “Fighting Falcons” gets help exiting his F2A-3 Buffalo. Despite being hit in the head by a glancing bullet during a dogfight, Kunz shot down two Aichi D3A dive bombers that day. 19"x 13"............................................#70366C $29.95 F2A-3 Buffalo Die Cast Model A replica of the USS Hornet (CV-8) as it appeared when it carried Jimmy Doolittle’s B-25s to their famous raid on Tokyo, this 1/350 scale, plastic model arrives assembled, painted, and ready to display! It features a detailed superstructure; lifeboats, cranes, and antiaircraft guns; an authentic paint scheme; a display base; and LIMITED EDITION more. You even get the 16 Doolittle B-25s with individualized nose art! 28¼" long............................#99556N $169 Coup de Grace Just Another Hole in My Head Toshiro Mifune/Isoroku Yamamoto Figure A replica of an F2A-3 flown by the VMF-221 “Fighting Falcons” in 1942, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with instruments, flight controls, a ventral window, a sliding canopy, and a removable pilot figure; separately applied landing lights under each wing; a movable rudder and retractable landing gear with free-rolling wheels; an authentic paint scheme; and more. 8¾" wingspan; includes a display stand.....#98621B $59.95 Remarkably lifelike, this 1/6 scale, articulated figure represents Adm. Isoroku Yamamoto (commander-in-chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy’s combined fleet) as played by the great Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune in the epic film, Midway (at right). You get a full winter uniform with a simulated brass buckle and white gloves; a ceremonial samurai sword, a dagger with a scabbard, binoculars, and other realistic accessories; a wooden chair with a linen cover; and more. This is a rare chance to add a Japanese officer to your collection, so order your Mifune/Yamamoto figure today! 12" tall.....................................................#97187D $129 www.HistoricAviation.com Midway Collector’s Edition Recreating the drama of the Battle of Midway, this 1976 classic mixes actual World War II combat footage, amazing recreations and an all-star cast that includes Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Hal Holbrook, James Coburn and Cliff Robertson! This Collector’s Edition DVD even includes a “making of” featurette, additional footage shot for the TV premier, and more. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 12 min.........#V9318D $14.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 U.S . Navy & Marine Cor ps Fighters F4F Wildcat This remarkable, 2-disc DVD set contains an original 43 minute documentary detailing the history of the Wildcat, a slideshow of more than 180 photographs of the Wildcat Special Purchase! and its pilots, and archival footage Save Over 15% of F4F and FM-2 Wildcats in action. You’ll also see the prototype, carrier trials, color footage from support flights of the Doolittle Raid, action at Midway and Guadalcanal, crashes, a video walk-around of a beautifully restored F4F-3, and more. B&W and color, approximately 3 hours total.............#V8860AA Reg: $29.95 Now: $24.95 Stanley Vejtasa Signed Photograph This reprint of an authentic World War II photograph captures 11-victoLIMITED EDITION ry ace Stanley “Swede” Vejtasa sitting in the cockpit of an F4F Wildcat he flew with the VF-10 “Grim Reapers.” Signed by Vejtasa, who set a record for F4F pilots by scoring seven victories in one mission during the Battle of Santa Cruz, it arrives ready to frame and includes a certificate of authenticity and a full history. 10"x 8"...........#71369N $69.95 The 60+ lasercut parts included with this kit make it one of the finest quality balsa kits available. You get hand selected balsa, light weight color tissue, color peel and stick decals, a 5" plastic propeller, wheels, rubber, full scale plans with step-bystep instructions, and more. For display or rubberpowered flight, it has a 17½" wingspan and requires assembly................................#8967C $24.95 F4F Wildcat Balsa Wood Kit Nightfighter Radar Intercept Killer Magruder. With information from private files, VMF(N)-533 Squadron war diaries, after-action reports, and secret communiqués, this book follows the World War II service of USMC Col. Marion Milton “Black Mack” Magruder, one of the first American pilots trained in Airborne Intercept Operations and Maintenance. It’s a thrilling memoir that follows Magruder from his 3-month crash course on radar technology through his time leading “Black Mack’s Killers” on intense nighttime missions in the Pacific. 288 pages, 70 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover................................#10696C $24.95 WWII Special Purchase! F4U Corsair Through new digital transfers of material from Save 25% the National Archives, the National Air and Space Museum, and Vought Industries, this 3-DVD set presents more than six hours of rare footage and 300 photographs to show you the F4U Corsair as Over 6 Hours! never seen before. You’ll follow the World War II development of the Corsair – from “birdcage” F4U-1s to fighter-bomber F4U-1As and -1Ds – and then travel to Korea for a close-up look at fighter-bomber and night fighter Corsairs in that war. B&W and color..................................#V8865AA Reg: $39.95 Now: $29.95 Swashbucklers and Black Sheep Gamble. This volume follows the evolution of VMF-214, from its days as the “Swashbucklers” fighting in the Pacific Theater of World War II to its brief time under the command of Maj. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington – when the squadron adopted the nickname “Black Sheep” – and post-WWII service in Korea, Vietnam, and the War on Terror. Filled with rare, wartime photos of the military personnel and aircraft that made the Black Sheep one of the most famous groups in U.S. military history, this volume is one that every fan of Marine aviation will enjoy. 216 pages, 206 B&W and color photos, 11¼"x 9¾", hardcover.......#19864B $39.95 Made in the USA Greg Hildebrandt. Two iconic images – a pin-up girl and a Corsair – come together in one great-looking presentation! 24"x 36". #72506AA $19.95 F4U-1 Corsair Die Cast Model A replica of “Marine’s Dream,” an F4U flown by 5-victory ace 1st Lt. Edwin L. Olander of the USMC’s VMF-214 “Black Sheep” in 1943, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel and hatch lines and simulated fabric texturing on its wing and tail surfaces; a well-equipped cockpit with a sliding “birdcage” canopy; a detailed Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine front with a rotating Includes Optional Position Wings! propeller; the prototype’s famous inverted gull-wings, which can be repositioned for display in either the flying or folded configurations; machine gun ports, simulated navigation lights, a pitot tube, and other super-fine details; optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including the original’s sultry nose art. 10" wingspan; includes a display stand............................................#98830A $69.95 Willys MB Jeep – This 1/48 scale, die cast Willys MB will look great parked next to your Corsair! It features USMC markings, measures 2¾" long, and includes a removable display base..................#98824A $34.95 F6F-5 Hellcat Die Cast Model Purchase the Mod el A replica of “Minsi III” – the F6F-5 flown by 34-victory ace and Get the Print below FREE! Medal of Honor recipient Capt. David McCampbell, commander of Air Group 15 stationed on the USS Essex (CV-9), on October 24, 1944, when he shot down a record nine Japanese aircraft on a single mission – this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy, a rotating propeller, removable bombs and rockets, a centerline fuel tank, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings (including victory flags), and more. 7¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.......................................#87450N $34.95 Grumman F6F Hellcat – Tony Weddel. Recreating McCampbell’s record-making day, this beautiful print measures 23"x 19"....................................#8517AA $19.95 F6F-5N Hellcat Kit A replica of the -5N variant of the F6F (outfitted with radar for night fighting), this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a wellequipped cockpit with a glazed canopy; a multi-part R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine; optional-position folding wings (with interior details when folded) with separate parts for control surfaces; a wingtip radar fairing, six HVAR rockets, and two 1,000 lb bombs; intricate landing gear; and a choice of two sets of VMF(N)-541 “Bat-Eye” or VF(N)-107 squadron markings. 10¾" wingspan; 121 parts, assembly required..................#83948E $29.95 F6F Hellcat Yard Spinner Perfect for your lawn, garden or patio, this rendition of Alexander Vraciu’s F6F “White 19/ Gadget” is actually a “wind spinner” yard sculpture whose propeller-spinner rotates in even the slightest breeze! Made of UV resistant nylon with molded metal and plastic fittings for the utmost in quality and durability, it measures 27" long and includes a pole, a ground stake, and assembly instructions.....................................................#62265A $39.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 29 WWII Flying Boats / End of Wor ld War II U.S. Navy Floatplanes of World War II in Action Adcock. Before the advent of radar and other electronic devices, the duty of searching for enemy fleets fell upon floatplane scouts. Here, you’ll see these “eyes of the fleet” – including the SOC Seagull, the OS2U Kingfisher, the SO3C Seamew and the SC Seahawk – in service and get an up-close look at their unique launch and retrieval systems. 49 pages, 105 B&W photographs, 10 color profiles, 3-views and more. 11"x 8¼", softcover............................................#30224A $14.95 A replica of the OS2U Kingfisher Kit U.S. Navy’s OS2U Kingfisher, which, originally designed in the late 1930s as an observation aircraft, had a Build a Sea or remarkable Land Version! career aiding the Allies on World War II rescue and reconnaissance missions, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit includes parts to build either the land or sea versions! You get a detailed cockpit with optional-position canopies; pilot and gunner figures; an intricate engine front; two underwing bombs; a large central float, small stabilizing floats, and a dolly; landing gear; and a choice of two markings. 9" wingspan; 62 parts, skill level 2................................................#83879C $16.95 USS Missouri (BB-63) Model Special Purchase! Save $10 PBY-5A Catalina Introduced by the U.S. Navy in late 1936, the Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina was one of the most widely-used multi-role aircraft of World War II. Here, a beautiful “Cat” glides across its watery runway, leaving whitecaps in its churning wake. 20"x 16"..............................................#71140AA $9.95 This giant, 1/28 scale display kit of the most successful flying boat ever produced can be built as a “skeleton” to show the balsa structure or covered with the included tissue. Choose either the PBY-5 flying boat or the 45½" Wingspan! PBY-5A amphibious flying boat with wheels. 45½" wingspan when assembled...........#8930N $99.95 The True Story of the Battleship Yamato At nearly twice the size of her American counterparts, Japan’s Yamato was the biggest battleship ever built. But in April, 1945, when she was sent on a suicide mission to defend Okinawa, a massive American aerial attack sunk the battleship with nearly 3,000 souls aboard. Here, you’ll accompany an international team of experts exploring the Yamato’s watery grave to unlock the secrets of her design and final mission and hear from two Japanese survivors of the sinking. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, 56 minutes........#V9405B $19.95 TBM-3E Avenger Die Cast Model A replica of a Grumman TBM-3E Avenger that participated in the sinking of the Japanese battleship Yamato during the Battle of Okinawa, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a two-seat cockpit with a "birdcage" canopy, a rear ball turret, and a ventral gunner station, each with precisely detailed window glazing; wing-mounted rockets; optional-position bomb bay doors with a choice of bombs or a torpedo for the bay; a pitot tube, exhaust pipes, and other fine detail parts; optionalposition landing gear; two crew figures; and the markings of the U.S. Navy's VT-10 “Buzzard Brigade.” 9" wingspan; includes a display stand......#98868A $59.95 IJN Battleship Yamato Model A replica of the Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Yamato, which, along with her sister ship Musashi, was the largest and heaviest battleship ever constructed, this 1/700 scale, plastic and metal model features a detailed superstructure and deck, movable parts, realistic guns and a floatplane, authentic World War II se! cha Pur l cia Spe $ markings, and more. 14¾" long; arrives ready Save 10 to display on the included stand with nameplate......................#93639E Reg: $64.95 Now: $54.95 30 USS Missouri (BB-63) Tom Freeman. The Iowa-class battleship USS Missouri (BB-63) – which received 11 battle stars for service in World War II, Korea and the Persian Gulf – fires broadside during the Gulf War. 24"x 18"..................#74831N Reg: $24.95 Now: $9.95 Catalina PBY-5A Balsa Wood Kit Sinking the Supership Special Purchase! Save 60% Flying Catalinas The Consolidated PBY in WWII Hendrie. With more than 4,000 units produced, the Consolidated PBY Catalina served in every branch of the U.S. military and in the air forces of Britain, Canada, Norway, Australia, and other Allies during World War II. This heavily illustrated volume examines the design, development, and service history of those versatile “Flying Cats” and tells of the exploits and achievements of the crews that flew them. 256 pages, 100 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", hardcover...........................................#36321B $49.95 www.HistoricAviation.com A replica of the legendary Iowa-class battleship USS Missouri (BB-63), the “Mighty Mo,” which fought in the Pacific Theater of World War II and was the site of the Japanese surrender, this 1/700 scale, plastic and metal model features a detailed superstructure and deck, movable guns and realistic floatplanes, and authentic 1944 markings. 15¼" long; arrives ready to display on the included stand with nameplate..........#93609E Reg: $64.95 Now: $54.95 A New Beginning with USS Missouri Teak Deck Now, you can own an authentic piece of WWII history! This 8"x 8" photograph of the signing of the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri (BB-63) on September 2, 1945, is accompanied by a section LIMITED EDITION of the actual teak deck recovered from the “Mighty Mo.” Matted and encased in a handsome 12"x 15" wood frame, it includes a certificate of authenticity.................#71468C $99.95 Aloha Battleships Shirt This irresistible, genuine Hawaiian shirt features American battleships set against a turquoise-colored backdrop that includes the islands themselves Medium...........#68721C $44.95 – palm trees and Large...............#68722C $44.95 all! Displaying the X-Large...........#68723C $44.95 Missouri, Nevada, XX-Large.........#68724C $49.95 New Jersey, and others, this generously cut shirt is made in Hawaii of a fine, washable, cotton/rayon blend. Fax: 612- 877- 3160 U.S . Navy & Marines in Korea 38th Parallel Metal Sign The Flight of Jesse Leroy Brown A replica of a 728th Military Police Battalion sign posted on the 38th Parallel border between North and South Korea during the Korean War, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 14"x 8"; includes mounting holes.........................#66351A $16.95 Korea Taylor. This biography provides an engaging and intimate look into the life and flying career of Jesse Leroy Brown, who broke the color barrier in the late 1940s when he became the first Africa-American U.S. Navy pilot. You’ll learn about his poverty-stricken childhood, the indignities he suffered during flight training, becoming the first African-American to fly a Navy fighter and make a carrier landing; and his untimely death (see below) when his F4U was shot down over Korea in 1950. 320 pages, 32 B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 8¾", softcover.....................#30064C $18.95 Over 16½ Signed by Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Hudner – Jesse Brown’s Wingman! Hours! The Forgotten War Through dramatic documentary footage, this 3-DVD collection brings the combat and major battles of the Korean War to vivid life. You’ll learn of the roots of the conflict, of the heavy toll it took on America’s military, and of its lasting impact on the relationship between North and South Korea. Color and B&W, 16 hrs. 40 min.........................#V9882B $9.95 Aircraft, Ships and Men Thompson. This volume examines the U.S. Navy’s participation in the Korean War, from halting the North Korean push south in 1950 to bombing rail- and roadways behind enemy lines in 1951 and peppering targets along the Yalu River in 1952 and 1953, all while in range of enemy MiG-15s and Chinese advanced anti-aircraft weapons. You’ll visit the carriers, tour the fleet, and meet the personnel who provided support for ground troops during the war. 304 pages, 250 B&W and color photos, 6½"x 9½, hardcover....#36322B $49.95 LIMITED EDITION Wingmen to the End – December 4, 1950 Matt Hall. Hit by anti-aircraft fire while supporting Marines during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in Korea, Ens. Jesse Brown – the U.S. Navy’s first African-American aviator – crashed behind enemy lines. His squadron mates from VF-32 thought Brown was dead, until they saw him slide back his canopy and wave. Here, Brown’s wingman, Lt. (jg) Thomas Hudner, intentionally crash-lands his F4U Corsair to save his friend, who was in shock and, pinned in the cockpit, could not escape from the aircraft. As daylight faded, with Hudner at his side, Jesse Brown passed away. This 31"x 19", numbered print is signed by the artist and by Capt. Hudner, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions that day...........#72621C $225 Naval Fighters No. 80 Grumman F8F Bearcat Meyer & Ginter. Filled with more than 550 rare photographs and illustrations, this book examines the design, development, testing and operational service of the Grumman F8F Bearcat (the holder of the world speed record Over 550 Rare Photos for a piston engine aircraft), which just & Illustrations! missed the war with Japan but became the U.S. Navy’s predominate shipboard fighter from 1946-50. You’ll view detailed cutaway illustrations, close-ups of the cockpit, the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 engine, armament, squadron insignia, and more. 216 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover.................#20127B $39.95 Replicas of aircraft flown by the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, a full complement of missiles and bombs, optional-position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. A: F8F-2 Bearcat A replica of an F8F-2 Bearcat flown by VF-61 “Jolly Rogers” in the post-WWII period, this SkyMax model features a centerline fuel tank. 6" wingspan.......................#97220B $34.95 LIMITED EDITION Don Feight. This salute to Lockheed's line of land-based submarine hunters features the PV-1 Ventura of WWII, the P2V Neptune of the Cold War, and the P-3 Orion, which is still in service today. 28"x 22" is signed and numbered by the artist..................#71952A $49.95 Lockheed Neptune Devotion Naval Aviation in the Korean War The Hunters Military Darling. This heavily illustrated history of the Lockheed P2V Neptune – which flew with the U.S. Navy for nearly 40 years in a variety of operations ranging from anti-submarine patrols to covert operations, gunship, and sensor deployment missions – includes a complete production list; comprehensive specifications; close-up detail photos; squadron and unit information; individual aircraft serials and codes; kit, decal, and accessory lists; and more. You even get 1/72 scale plans! 42 pages, B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8¼"x 11¾", softcover........#33808C $33.95 P2V-5 Neptune Model Hand carved and painted by expert craftsmen, this 1/100 scale, mahogany model of a Lockheed P2V-5 Neptune employed by the U.S. Navy on maritime patrols during the Cold War includes a metal history plate on its wood base. 12" wingspan; arrives ready to display............#96667C $139 F8F-2 Bearcat Balsa Wood Kit A replica of a Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat, this 1/14 scale kit features hand selected, 2½-Foot Wingspan! laser-cut balsa wood parts; vacuum molded parts (including a canopy, a propeller, and detailed landing gear); lightweight covering tissue and color decals; instructions; and more. For display or rubber-powered flight, it has a 30" wingspan; 110 parts, assembly required..............#8957C $49.95 U.S. Navy Korean War Die Cast Models B A “Ted’s Creamy Root Beer” Metal Sign Beat the heat with a swig of Teddy Ballgame’s delicious, creamy root beer! A replica of a late 1950s advertisement for Moxie’s “Ted Williams” brand, this 16"x 12½", tin sign comes drilled and riveted for easy hanging.............#66873A $11.95 B: F9F-5 Panther – Boston Red Sox star Ted Williams lost nearly five years from the prime of his Hall of Fame baseball career to serve in World War II and the Korean War. In Korea, “Teddy Ballgame” flew 39 combat missions with Marine Fighter Squadron 311 stationed at K-3 airfield in Pohang. A replica of the F9F-5 Panther he flew in 1953, this model features a sliding canopy, nose-mounted 20mm cannons, wingmounted fuel tanks, and realistic air intakes. 6¼" wingspan............#97522AA $49.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 31 Military U.S . Air Force in Korea Jets Over Korea This DVD includes nine stunning programs that tell the story of the jet fighter’s development after WWII. You’ll see the early days of the Korean War, when air power kept the North Koreans from driving UN forces into the sea; examine the strengths and weaknesses of the MiG-15 and the F-86; and follow the day-to-day heroics of the young pilots who supported Allied troops on the ground. You’ll even hear commentary from former Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Merrill (Tony) McPeak! 1 hour.........#V7252A $12.95 Republic F-84 Thunderjet, Thunderstreak, & Thunderflash: A Photo Chronicle McLaren. Introduced in 1947, the F-84 was the first production fighter to utilize in-flight refueling and the first capable of carrying a nuclear Over 450 Photos! weapon. This lavishly illustrated book examines the F-84 family – the straight-wing Thunderjet, the swept-wing Thunderstreak and the Thunderflash photo reconnaissance aircraft – flown by the USAF and more than a dozen others around the world. 208 pages, 450+ B&W and color photos, 8½"x 11", softcover. #3772C $29.95 F-84E Thunderjet Die Cast Model A replica of an F-84E flown by 1 Lt. Jacob Kratt (the highest-scoring th Thunderjet pilot) of the 27 Fighter Escort Wing on January 23, 1951, when he shot down two MiG-15s in the largest jet air battle in history, this 1/72 scale, die cast SkyMax model features a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, prototypical wingtip fuel tanks, optional position landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. 6" wingspan......#97212N $44.95 st F-84G Thunderjet Kit A Replica of an F-84 “G” variant – capable of delivering a Mark 7 nuclear bomb – of the 1/32 Scale! Thunderjet from 1951, this 1/32 scale, plastic kit features a wellequipped cockpit with a choice of ejection seats, a photo-etched safety belt, and a glazed canopy; optional-position flaps and speed brakes; missiles and bombs; realistic landing gear with metal struts and rubber tires; and 58th Fighter-Bomber Group “Four Queens” markings. 14¼" long; 290 parts, assembly required.............................#83950C $79.95 North American F-86 Sabre Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions F-86 Sabre Shirt In Korea, where they dueled North Korean, Chinese and Russian pilots flying the MiG-15, F-86 Sabre pilots destroyed nearly 800 enemy aircraft while losing only 76 of their own. Originally published by North American and the U.S. Air Force, this previously “restricted” flight operating manual taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of the famous fighter. 257 reformatted pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.......................................#20526D $24.95 During the Korean War, 51st FighterInterceptor Wing pilots shot down 312 MiG-15s over the course Medium.....#60786C $18.95 of more than 45,000 Large.........#60787C $18.95 sorties. X-Large.....#60788C $18.95 Made of XX-Large...#60789C $19.95 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, dark greencolored t-shirt features the versatile F-86 on the front. Korean War Models A B Replicas of the top jet fighters that fought in the skies over Korea, these 1/72 scale, plastic models feature a detailed cockpit with a clear plastic canopy, wing-mounted fuel tanks, realistic landing gear, a display stand, and authentic markings.....$29.95 each A: F-86F Sabre – Features the markings of “Mike’s Bird,” an F-86F flown by Capt. Charles McSwain of the 39th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, stationed at Suwon Air Base in 1953. Nose art also includes Looney Tunes’ Sylvester next to a vulture carrying a stick of dynamite. 6" wingspan.........#93493C B: MiG-15 – This model of a Soviet Air Force MiG that flew over Korea from a Chinese airbase in June, 1951, has a 5½" wingspan......................................................................#93964C Aircraft of the Aces Vol. 82 The Hunters Loaded with spectacular flight sequences of F-86 Sabres and remarkable special effects that still stand up today, this 1958 film stars Robert Mitchum as a WWII veteran who is older and wiser but still refuses to give up combat duty and Robert Wagner as a cocky young pilot serving with him. Fulland widescreen, Dolby Digital 4.0, 1 hr. 48 min............................#V9315E $14.95 North American Sabre Dog Part Two Soviet MiG-15 Aces of the Korean War Krylov & Tepsurkaev. Through detailed unit histories and rare firsthand accounts, this heavily illustrated book uncovers Soviet aerial combat experiences during the Korean War, from the training of Chinese pilots by Soviet Air Force regiments in 1950 through the Soviets’ success over MiG Alley, where more than 25 of them achieved ace status flying the MiG-15. 96 pages, 73 B&W photographs and 36 color aircraft profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover..........#15460D $19.95 F-86D Sabre Dog Die Cast Model USAF F-86D/L Curtis. Specifically covering the U.S. Air Force’s use of this variant, this volume presents its full operational history and performance statistics. You’ll also read the history of each squadron flying the Sabre Dog and see their patches and aircraft markings. 112 pages, 228 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.............................#20102B $24.95 North American Sabre Jet F-86D/K/L Part 1: Design/Structure/Testing......#1821B $19.95 Part 3: ANG & Foreign F-86D/K/L..#20103B $19.95 A replica of a North American F-86D flown by Lt. Xavier Guerra of the 94th Fighter-Interceptor “Hat in the Ring” Squadron out of Yuma Air Force Base in 1955, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, wingmounted fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear, the type’s distinctive nose radome, and authentic markings, including Lt. Guerra’s lighthearted “El Flying Wetback” nose art and the squadron’s famous top hat emblem on the fuselage. 6¾" long; includes a display stand....#97537A $44.95 During the Korean War, B-26s (the A-26 Invader was re-designated B-26 in 1948) B-26C Invader destroyed more than 40,000 ground vehicles. A replica of “Sweet Miss Lillian,” a B-26C flown by the 37th Bomb Squadron, 17th Bomb Group, on night intruder strikes Die Cast Model along North Korean supply routes in 1952, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with a detachable canopy; Pratt & Whitney radial engine fronts with rotating propellers; a glazed nose, realistic ventral and (rotating) dorsal gun turrets, and a rear gunner’s compartment with a periscope system; a detailed weapons bay with opening doors and a bomb load; optional-position landing gear; three crew figures; and pin-up girl nose art. 11¾" wingspan; includes a display stand..................................................................................#98548B $71.95 Willys MB Radio Jeep Die Cast Model – Add a vehicle to your airfield display! This 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model of a Willys MB Radio Jeep measures 1¾" long and includes a removable display base with a clear protective cover............................#98530A $24.95 32 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Strate gic Air Command Strategic Air Command Metal Sign Strategic Air Command Cap Made in the USA, this distinctive, 24-gauge steel sign of the famous Strategic Air Command shield measures 17"x 17" and includes mounting holes for easy hanging..................#66403A $24.95 This navy blue, 100% cotton cap features “Strategic Air Command” and the SAC shield embroidered on the front, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most......#61532A $14.95 Cold War Hysteria Return to the era of nuclear brinkmanship and visceral fear that gripped the entire country with this collection of vintage documentaries and public service features. Made Over during the Cold War era, the 40 films 17 Hours on in this 3-DVD collection cover the Soviet 3 DVDs! and Chinese threats, atomic bomb testing, biological terror, national panic, and more. Color and B&W, 17 hrs. 7 min........#V9877N $14.95 Fallout Shelter Metal Sign The construction of fallout shelters proliferated during the Cold War. A replica of the yellow and black trefoil sign that first appeared during that era, this 24gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 8"x14"; includes mounting holes................#66187A $16.95 U.S. Guided Missiles The Definitive Reference Guide to Every U.S. Guided Missile Yenne. This lavishly illustrated volume presents a comprehensive, encyclopedic directory of every single U.S. guided missile system ever built. You’ll learn about winged cruise missiles of the Cold War, air-toair and air-to-ground missiles used in Vietnam and Desert Storm, U.S. Navy air-defense interceptor missiles, ICBMs, and secret projects and little known missiles being developed today. 160 pages, 250 B&W and 50 color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover...........................................#11603B $29.95 Hawk Mobile Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile System Kit With a range of 15 miles, the MIM-23 Hawk surface-toair missile was LIMITED EDITION developed to attack low-flying targets, supplementing the Nike series of air defense weapons. This 1/32 scale, plastic replica of a Hawk battery – a Renewal Blueprint kit re-issued with original box art from 1959 – features a radar transporter with detailed HPI antennae, an M192 towed missile launcher with stabilizers and movable parts, three Hawk missiles, authentic markings, and four crewmen. 8½" long; 103 parts, skill level 2.........#83951C $27.95 Strategic Air Command Flight Jacket Based on the B-15A flight jacket, which replaced the leather A-2 as the standard issue, non-winter flight jacket for aircrews after 1943, this high quality, black jacket features a 100% cotton shell; a quilted lining with a printed SAC design; a zipper front with leather oxygen mask tabs; two front slash pockets with snap closures, a zippered sleeve Medium.....#63527E $59.95 pocket with a pen holder, and an $ Large.........#63528E 59.95 inside zippered pocket; elastic X-Large.....#63529E $59.95 ribbing at the waistline and cuffs; XX-Large...#63530E $64.95 and a removable, faux fur collar. Magnesium Overcast The Story of the Convair B-36 Jenkins. The Peacemaker was the ultimate statement of U.S. air power at the beginning of the Cold War. Now, this book pres- Over 300 Photos! ents previously unpublished details about the B-36, including extensive photographic coverage of the devastating 1952 tornado that damaged much of the fleet. A detailed serial number list covers each airplane and its final disposition. 230 pages, 300 B&W and 50 color photos, 9"x 9", softcover.........#6124B $28.95 B-36 Peacemaker The largest pistonengine aircraft ever to be massproduced, the B-36 Peacemaker was the first truly intercontinental bomber and, as such, was the mainstay of SAC throughout the 1950s. Poster measures 20"x 16"..............................................#77659AA $9.95 B-47 Stratojet The Story of This Mighty Bomber Special The Boeing B-47 Stratojet first rchase! entered service in 1951 and con- Pu Sa % tinued with Strategic Air Command ve 20 until late 1967. Here, you not only get great footage of the craft itself, you’ll also see what it was like to pilot America’s first swept-wing, all-jet, frontline bomber. 55 minutes...#V8662AA Reg: $24.95 Now: $19.95 Boeing B-47 Shirt Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this premium quality, screen-printed, white t-shirt features the profile of a Boeing B-47 – America’s first sweptwing, all-jet strategic bomber – accompanied by information on its characteristics and performance. $ 17.95 each Military Medium.....#67176A Large.........#67177A X-Large.....#67178A XX-Large...#67179A Hustler 3½ Hours! The B-58 Bomber The Convair B-58 Hustler was the world’s first bomber capable of sustained Mach 2 flight. This program examines the development of the B-58 in detail, with footage of the first 13 flights of the B-58 program, ballistic missile launches from an airborne Hustler platform, the first flight of the TB-58 trainer version, testing at Wright-Patterson AFB and Kirtland AFB, the Blériot Trophy and Bendix Trophy campaigns, and more. Color and B&W, 3 hrs. 30 min..................................#V9456B $19.95 Convair B-58A Hustler Die Cast Model This 1/250 scale, die cast B-58A Hustler is a replica of “The Firefly,” which set a New York-to-Paris speed record when, in 1961, it made the trip at an average speed of 1,089.36 mph (Mach 1.4). It features glazed cockpit windows, realistic engine nacelles, and 43rd Bomb Wing markings with “The Firefly” nose art. 4½" long; includes a display stand...................................#96403N $19.95 Fail Safe Special Purchase! Save 50% Starring George Clooney, Richard Dreyfuss and Harvey Keitel, this remake of the 1964 Cold War thriller was staged as a live play on network TV in 2000. It follows a deepening crisis as a squadron of supersonic bombers is erroneously given the order to bomb Moscow. Can America and the Soviet Union avoid a nuclear nightmare? The suspense is chilling as the film builds to its shocking conclusion. B&W, 1 hr. 24 min.......#V9760N Reg: $19.95 Now: $9.95 USAF Strategic Bombers Double-Size Poster! This poster displays all nine of the USAF’s strategic bombers – from the B-29 through the B-2 – along with the SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft and a chart citing the specifications and performance characteristics of each. 36"x 24"; laminated for protection......................................#71557C $14.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 33 Military Vietnam Era Visual Aircraft Recognition Cards Vietnam The Air War: 1964-1972 Filled with previously classified footage, this 2-DVD collection traces the evolution of the air war in Vietnam from 1964 through Over 7 Hours! 1972’s Operation Linebacker II, which launched the largest U.S. Air Force heavy bomber strikes since World War II. You get Target Hanoi, which follows bombing missions over North Vietnam; Close Ground Support, which examines air power’s support of troops in the field; and more. B&W and color, Dolby Digital 2.0, 7+ hours. #V7245AA $9.95 Own an authentic piece of Cold War history! This set of 54 visual aircraft recognition cards – issued by the U.S. Army in the mid-1970s to train ground and air forces Special to distinguish friend Purchase! from foe – features Save 50% front, side and back views of American, allied and Soviet airplanes and helicopters, accompanied by identifiable features and technical specifications for each aircraft. Though the cards are 30-year-old artifacts, all are in very good to excellent condition. 2½"x 3½"............#60940AA Reg: $19.95 Now: $9.95 Convair F-102 Delta Dagger Air Vanguard Vol. 2 Panopalis. This heavily illustrated history of the F-102 Delta Dagger – which, during the 1950s, was designed to intercept invading Soviet bomber fleets – includes close-up detail photos; comprehensive specifications; squadron and unit information; a complete production list with individual aircraft serials and codes; kit, decal, and accessory lists; and more. You even get 1/72 scale plans! 44 pages, 90+ B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 8¼"x 11¾", softcover........#33809C $37.95 Davies. This heavily illustrated, technical review examines the design, development, and variants of the F-105 Thunderchief, the fastest and most successful strike fighter of the Cold War. You’ll even read about its operational service in Vietnam and beyond! 64 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover...........................#15901B $18.95 A replica of an F-102A flown by the 146th FighterInterceptor Squadron, 112th Fighter-Interceptor Group, of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard in 1975, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, a detailed weapons bay with optionalposition doors and removable AIM-4 Falcon air-to-air missiles, removable fuel tanks, optional-position air brakes and landing gear, and authentic markings, including the Air National Guard emblem on the tail. 11¼" long; includes a display stand..#98895B $69.95 F-5E Tiger II This USAF Tiger II will look great hanging next to your F-5E kit or model! 20"x 16"..........................#71141AA $9.95 34 Republic F-105 Thunderchief F-105B Thunderchief Die Cast Model The 335th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, was the first U.S. Air Force squadron to put the F-105 Thunderchief into operation. A replica of the first F-105B delivered to the 335th “Chiefs” at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in 1958, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a removable pilot figure, a finely replicated “wasp waist” with realistic intakes in the wing roots, an M61 Vulcan cannon port, movable horizontal stabilizers, optional-position air brakes and landing gear, and authentic markings. 10¾" long; includes a display stand...#98658B $69.95 A replica of an F-5E Tiger II supersonic fighter, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a wellequipped F-5E Tiger II Kit cockpit with an open canopy; gun pods, 2,000-lb. laser-guided bombs, and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles; an external fuel tank; realistic wheel wells and landing gear; and a choice of USAF 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing or U.S. Navy VFA-127 “Desert Bogeys” markings. You even get a standing pilot figure and a crew access ladder! 11¾" long; 67 parts, skill level 2...#83952D $19.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Based on a Convair F-106A flown by the USAF’s 186th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 120th FighterInterceptor Group, of the Montana National Guard in the 1970s, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a wellequipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a removable pilot figure, a detailed weapons bay with optional-position doors and removable AIM-4 Falcon missiles, wing-mounted fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings, including the Air National Guard emblem on the tail. 11¾" long; includes a display stand....................#98867B $69.95 One-Eleven Down Tactical Air Command Wood Shield Handcrafted in the USA, this distinctive wood sign – the famous emblem of Tactical Air Command – measures 14" wide and arrives ready to hang............#60528B $39.95 F-102A Delta Dagger Die Cast Model F-106A Delta Dart Die Cast Model F-111 Crashes and Combat Losses Hyre & Benoit. This heavily illustrated volume examines the operational 560 Photographs! history of the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark multi-role aircraft, which, for three decades, served as the heavyweight fighter of the U.S. Air Force’s fleet. Using a wealth of detailed information including action reports, technical data, and USAF officer opinions, you’ll investigate the history of the aircraft and learn why many F-111s didn’t make it back to base. 240 pages, 560 B&W and color photos, 11"x 8½", hardcover......#21192C $49.95 F-111E Aardvark Die Cast Model Introduced in 1967, the General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark pioneered variable-sweep wings, afterburning turbofan engines, automated terrain-following radar, and other new technologies. A replica of “The Chief,” a U.S. Air Force 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Tactical Fighter Wing, F-111E that flew 19 missions in Operation Desert Storm, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with optional-position canopies and crew figures, working swing wings, removable ordnance (including 24 Mk.82 unguided 500-pound bombs!) and fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings, including “The Chief” nose art. 12¼" long with a variable wingspan; includes a display stand...#98816A $79.95 F-5E Tiger II Die Cast Model A replica of a Northrop F-5E that served with the 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing, at Luke Air Force Base in the 1970s, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a well-equipped cockpit with an optional-position canopy and a pilot figure; a full complement of arms, including Sidewinder missiles and laser-guided bombs; a removable drop tank; optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including the Tactical Air Command emblem on the tail. 7¾" long; includes a display stand....................................#98894B $59.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Military Vietnam Era Phantom Watch historical footage of Phantoms in action, and then… it’s your turn to fly! Take a series of unbelievable flights as F-4s chase down narrow rock canyons and then, inverted, knife over ridge tops. Cameras were mounted all over the aircraft so you could experience the sensations of flying formation, soloing, refueling, and going supersonic 30 feet off the deck! Wingtip to wingtip, canopy to belly, there’s nothing like this video. 1 hr. 30 min......................................#V8157B $29.95 F-4E Phantom II Kit A replica of an “E” variant – A USAF version with an M61 Vulcan cannon in the elongated nose – of the Phantom II, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a wellequipped cockpit with two crew figures and a glazed canopy, wing- and fuselage-mounted missiles and fuel tanks, realistic landing gear, and a choice of markings for the 108th Tactical Fighter Wing, New Jersey ANG, or for the “30 Years of Phabulous Phantoms” anniversary aircraft that flew with the 131st Tactical Fighter Wing, Missouri ANG. 15¾" long; 134 parts, assembly required.............................#83955E $47.95 F-4 Phantom Shirt Back Medium.....#63770B $18.95 Large.........#63771B $18.95 X-Large.....#63772B $18.95 XX-Large...#63773C $19.95 Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this premium quality, navy blue t-shirt features a screen-printed image of the “The Spook” – which was created by a McDonnell Douglas technical artist for use on F-4 squadron shoulder patches – and a pocket on the front and, on the back, a large, eye-catching design with a sharkmouth F-4 Phantom II. Fleet Air Arm Carrier War Darling. Filled with nearly eight decades of photographs, this volume examines the history of the British naval carrier fleet and the aircraft lining the ships’ flight decks, from the lightly-armed biplanes of World War I to the jet-powered bombers of today. You’ll tour the carriers and see their changes in design from war to war, meet the flight crews and pilots who lived below the decks, and learn why the British take such pride in their long-established navy. 352 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover..............#36324B $49.95 Combat Aircraft Vol. 94 Combat Aircraft Vol. 7 U.S. Marine Corps F-4 Phantom II Units of the Vietnam War F-8 Crusader Units of the Vietnam War Davies. Flying with the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was used extensively on air-toground assaults to keep the Viet Cong at bay. With firsthand accounts from pilots who flew those missions, this volume examines that fighter’s wartime service, dropping bombs and delivering napalm between marine outposts and the enemy. 96 pages, B&W and color photographs and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover...........................#15902D $19.95 A replica F-4B Phantom II of an Die Cast F-4B Phantom Model II flown on ground attack missions by the U.S. Marines’ VMFA-122 “Crusaders” out of Da Nang Air base, South Vietnam, in 1968, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a well-equipped cockpit with instrument panel dials, ejector seat handles, optional-position canopies, and beautifully painted crew figures; a radar warning receiver in the chin pod; removable bombs, missiles, and fuel tanks; optionalposition landing gear; and authentic markings, including Blue Crusaders’ swords. 10½" long; includes a display stand....................#98880B $69.95 Mersky. Known by its pilots as the “last of the gunfighters” due to its Colt-Browning Mk 12 20 mm cannon, the F-8 Crusader was the most populous fighter in the U.S. Navy at the start of America’s involvement in Vietnam. In this volume, you’ll learn about the F-8’s wartime service, when it achieved success in dogfights against North Vietnamese MiGs and had an impressive 18:3 kill-toloss ratio. 112 pages, 110 photos and 11 pages of color plates, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover....#2127B $23.95 F-8J Crusader Kit A replica of an F-8J Crusader flown by VF-24, the “Red Checkertails,” stationed on the USS Hancock (CVA-19), this 1/48 scale plastic kit features textured surfaces; a detailed cockpit with a clear canopy and a pilot figure; complete armament, including wingand fuselage-mounted missiles and bombs; realistic landing gear; and authentic markings. 13½" long with an 8¾" wingspan; skill level 2...#83130D $24.95 F-8E Crusader Die Cast Model A replica of the MiG-21 flown by 9victory ace Nguyen Van Coc – probably the top scoring ace of the Vietnam War – of the 921st Sao Do, Vietnam People’s Air Force, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, wing-mounted JATO rockets, a removable gun pod, optional position landing gear, and more. 8" long; includes a display stand.......#91850N $39.95 LIMITED EDITION MiG-21 Fishbed Die Cast Model LIMITED EDITION A replica of an F-8E flown by the VF-162 “Hunters” – stationed on the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) – against North Vietnamese MiGs in 1966, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, movable flight control surfaces, detachable armament, optional position landing gear, and authentic markings. 9¼" long; includes a display stand.........#91966A $69.95 LIMITED EDITION Replicas of propBritish Aircraft and jet-powered Die Cast Models aircraft flown by the British Royal New Tooling! Navy’s Fleet Air Arm during the B Cold War, these Our First Sea Vixen! A 1/72 scale, die cast models feature a detailed cockpit B: NEW! de Havilland Sea Vixen FAW.2 with a clear canopy, optionalThis model of a Sea Vixen FAW.2 operated by position landing gear, authentic No. 892 Naval Air Squadron’s “Simon’s Sircus” aermarkings, and a display stand. obatic team in 1968 features the original’s unique, left-justified cockpit with a pilot figure; the observer’s “coal hole” A: NEW! Hawker Sea Hawk FB.5 access hatch and a twin-boom tail; and wing-mounted This newly tooled model of the fighterfuel tanks. 9¼” long............................................#94715A $79.95 bomber variant of the Sea Hawk (a single-seat jet fighter developed C: Fairey Gannet ECM.6 – A replica of the land-based ECM.6 in the late 1940s) includes a tail hook electronic countermeasures variant of the Fairey Gannet flown and a “flying fish” emblem on the fuseby Fleet Air Arm's No. 831 Squadron, this model includes the lage. 6½" long with a original’s contra-rotating propellers, a tail hook, and three $ 6½" wingspan...........#94602A 49.95 crew figures. 9" wingspan...................................#94704A $69.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 C 35 Military Moder n Attack Planes “Keep Her Flying” Metal Sign Featuring two A-1 “Naked Fannies,” this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes.............#66266C $24.95 LIMITED EDITION A replica of “Spad Dad,” an A-1H flown by the 6th Special A-1H Operations Skyraider Squadron, 633rd Die Cast Special Model Operations Wing, out of South Vietnam’s Da Nang Air Base in 1969, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with an optional-position canopy and a hand-painted pilot figure, four 20mm cannons and 12 wing pylons with removable ordnance, two wing-mounted fuel tanks, movable speed brakes with sliding actuator pistons, a rotating metal propeller, optional-position landing gear and an arresting hook, and authentic markings. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand...........................................#94520N $59.95 Famous Aicraft of the USAF and USANG Vol. 1 LTV A-7D/K Corsair II Munzenmaier. Introduced in 1967, the Ling-Tempco-Vought (LTV) A-7 Corsair II was one of the first fighters to feature a head-up display, an inertial navigation system, and a turbofan engine. This volume examines the design, development, and service history of the Air Force’s “D” variant and the Air National Guard’s “K” variant, with detailed views of the exterior and interior and examples of unit insignia and camouflage schemes. 136 pages with English and German text, 300 color photographs, 40 color profiles, and more, 9"x 11", softcover.....................................#30347A $39.95 A-7E Corsair II Die Cast Model A replica of CAG bird #300, an A-7E Corsair II flown by the U.S. Navy’s VA-93 “Ravens” off the USS Midway (CV-41) in 1980, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, rubberized pitot tubes beneath the tinted windscreen, movable horizontal stabilizers that rotate in unison, a variety of removable ordnance, a prototypical chin scoop and realistic engine exhaust detail, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings, including shark-mouth nose art. 7¾" long with a 6½" wingspan; includes a display stand.............#93761A $79.95 36 Pegasus: The Heart of the Harrier Hawker Siddeley/BAE Harrier Owners’ Workshop Manual Calvert. A thorough, “inside and out” review of the world’s first operational close-support and recon fighter with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities, this heavily illustrated volume provides you with the detailed information on what it takes to fly and maintain the Hawker Siddeley/BAE Harrier “Jump Jet.” You even get a comprehensive, stepby-step photographic presentation on servicing procedures! 176 pages, color and B&W photographs, 8¼"x 10½", hardcover............................#19865B $35.95 The History and Development of the World’s First Operational Vertical Take-off and Landing Jet Engine Dow. In development for over a decade prior to its 1969 introduction, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier “Jump Jet” – capable of vertical/short take-off and landing (V/STOL) operations – was designed to operate from ad-hoc facilities. This heavily illustrated volume examines the heart of that fighter, the Rolls-Royce Pegasus engine, and its impact on military service on land and at sea. 384 pages, 384 photographs and diagrams, 7"x 9", hardcover..........#36325B $59.95 GR.9 Harrier II Die Cast Models B While the Hawker Siddeley Harrier may have retired from British military service in December, 2010, the iconic V/STOL "Jump Jet" can still live on in your 1/72 scale, die cast aircraft collection! Replicas of Harrier “Jump Jets” wearing markings to commemorate the end of British Harrier operations, these 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master models feature a well-equipped cockpit with a removable A C canopy and a pilot figure, a detailed turbofan visible inside A: RAF No. 1 Squadron....#98561AA the engine intakes, rotating exhaust nozzles and movable B: RAF No. 4 Squadron....#98562AA elevators, a massive amount of removable ordnance and C: 800 NAS, Royal Navy fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear, and authentic Fleet Air Arm.................#98563AA markings. 7¾" long; includes a display stand. $ 59.95 each A-10 Warthog A-10A Thunderbolt Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II Pilot’s Flight Operating Instructions Originally published by Fairchild and the U.S. Air Force in the early 1990s, this reformatted flight operating handbook – previously classified as “Restricted” – taught pilots everything they needed to know before entering the cockpit of the rugged A-10 Thunderbolt II, which, introduced in 1977, is scheduled to remain in USAF service until 2028. 406 pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.....................................#20495D $34.95 Literally built around a Gatling gun that can fire 3,900 rounds per minute, the A-10A is the most deadly ground attack aircraft ever built. 20"x 16" poster.................................................#77660AA $9.95 A-10 Thunderbolt II Shirt Made of 100% cotton, this premium quality, screen-printed, charcoal gray t-shirt features a menacing, warthognosed Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt I firing an AGM65 Maverick missile at an enemy installation. 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Featuring an A-10 “Warthog,” a four-of-a-kind poker hand and a one-of-a-kind pin-up girl, this 24-gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 18"x 12"; includes mounting holes.....#66353A $19.95 A-10A Thunderbolt II Die Cast Model A replica of an A-10A Thunderbolt II flown by the New Orleans-based 926th Fighter Wing “Cajuns” when it deployed to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, during Operation Enduring Freedom, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy; the type's prominent, fuselage-mounted engine nacelles with realistic turbofan blades; a 30mm Avenger Gatling-gun barrel with cooling vents below the cockpit; wing-mounted targeting pods; optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including a menacing warthog nose. You even get enough removable armament – Sidewinder missiles, laser-guided bombs, and mine dispensing munitions – to take on a small air force! 9½" wingspan; includes a display stand...............................................................................................#98879B $69.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Military Moder n Bombers Avro Vulcan Jet Bombers 2-DVD Set Filled with dramatic combat scenes, thrilling close-up footage, and interviews with the men who flew these famous planes, this 2-DVD set examines the design, development, combat characteristics, and service of the B-36 Peacemaker, English Electric Canberra, B-52 Over 7 Hours! Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer, B-2 Spirit, F-105 Thunderchief, F-111 Aardvark, and Blackburn Buccaneer. 7 hours; includes bonus films on the Vietnam War and the Air Fete ‘96 show.......#V7249C $12.95 Stratofortress The Story of the B-52 Bowman. Introduced in 1955, the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, sometimes called the “Big Ugly Fat Fellow” by those who worked with it, is the longest continually serving aircraft in the U.S. Air Force’s fleet. This volume examines the design, development, and service history of the durable strategic bomber and provides technical details about its variants, equipment, and weapons. 224 pages, 12 pages of illustrations, 6¾"x 9½", softcover...........................#36326B $34.95 Legends of Air Combat B-52 Stratofortress Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with the pilots who flew the strategic, nuclear-capable bomber, this program examines the development and operational history of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress, which, initially deployed in 1955, served as the backbone of Strategic Air Command during the Cold War era and is slated to be in service until at least 2040. You'll learn about the B-52's origins, its performance, its service in conflicts from the Cold War through the Gulf War, and much more. Color and B&W, 56 minutes...........#V7239A $12.95 B-52 Stratofortress Wings This poster includes an illustration of the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress along with the operational history of the subsonic strategic bomber, the insignia of each wing that has flown it, and more. 18"x 24".............................#71551AA $9.95 B-52 Stratofortress Embroidered Cap This embroidered, 100% cotton, navy blue cap features a B-52 on the front, “U.S. Air Force” and “B-52 Stratofortress” on the precurved visor, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most....................#61592A $14.95 “Peace the Old Fashioned Way” Shirt Britain's Famous Delta-Wing V-Bomber Butler & Buttler. The Avro Vulcan delta-wing strategic bomber, one of Britain’s most recognizable aircraft, served with the Royal Air Force for nearly 30 years prior to its retirement in 1984. This volume examines that aircraft’s design, development, and operational history, from its service as one of three V-class strategic nuclear strike force bombers to its long-range bombing raids during the 1982 Falklands War against Argentina. 144 pages, B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.............................................#11525C $29.95 Avro Vulcan B.2 Model Back Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this high quality, black t-shirt features screen-printed images of the B-52 Stratofortress Medium................................#69820C on its front and Large...................................#69821C X-Large...............................#69822C back. $ 19.95 each XX-Large.............................#69823D “Peace the Old Fashioned Way” Mug This 11-ounce, ceramic mug displays profile, front, top and cutaway views of the B-52 along with the Strategic Air Command emblem. Dishwasher and microwave safe..................................#61952A $12.95 A replica of an Avro Vulcan B.2 – a delta-wing, subsonic strategic bomber operated by Britain’s Royal Air Force from 1953 to 1984 – flown by No. 27 Squadron when it was stationed at RAF Scampton in 1974, this 1/200 scale, plastic model features simulated cockpit windows, a prototypical tail cone, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings, including the unit’s Elephant insignia on the tail. 6½" wingspan; includes a display stand.....................#94982E $39.95 The B-2 Stealth Bomber Take a never-before-seen look inside the world’s most powerful, deadly and invisible aircraft – the B-2 Stealth Bomber. You’ll hear about the B-2’s harrowing missions and devastating weapons from real pilots and crew, witness the evolution of strategic bombing, travel to Whiteman Air Force Base to unlock the secrets of stealth technology, and discover how the B-2’s radical shape flies. 56 minutes.....................................#V8370C $14.95 B-2A Spirit Die Cast Model B-52 Stratofortress Die Cast Model A replica of a B-52 Stratofortress – America’s longestserving intercontinental bomber – flown by the 379th Bomb Wing out of King Abdul Azziz IAP, Saudi Arabia, during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, this 1/200 scale, die cast model features simulated cockpit windows; detailed engine nacelles; antennas, gear doors, and other fine detail parts; extended landing gear; and authentic markings, including Old Crow Express nose art and the 379th’s emblem. 11" wingspan......................................#93140E $99.95 Boeing B-52D Stratofortress Kit A replica of a B-52 Stratofortress, a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber that was used extensively in Vietnam, this 1/100 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with glazed windows, a detailed bomb bay with optional-posiLIMITED EDITION tion doors and a bomb load, separately molded flaps, wing-mounted fuel tanks and bombs, realistic landing gear, and a choice of three markings (“Pink nd Panther” of the 92 Strategic Aerospace Wing, “East to Westover” of the 99th Heavy Bombardment Wing, and Strategic Air Command). 22¼" wingspan; assembly required...................................#83219B $69.95 A replica of “Spirit of Pennsylvania,” a th 509 Bomb Wing B-2A “stealth bomber” that helped enforce the no-fly zone over Libya during its 2011 revolution, this 1/200 scale, die cast Herpa model features glazed cockpit windows, realistic engine air intakes along with the original’s nearly imperceptible exhaust, extended landing gear, and authentic U.S. Air Force markings, including the new Global Strike Command shield. 10¼" wingspan; arrives ready to display................................#93135E $79.95 B-2 Spirit Embroidered Hat This embroidered, 100% cotton, navy blue hat features a B-2 Spirit on the front, “U.S. Air Force” and “B-2 Spirit” on the pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. 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Each month also includes paragraph-length captions plus aircraft specifications and identification diagrams. 18"x 11¾"; includes a 4-month bonus planner page......................................#80305B $14.95 Desk – This calendar's 300+ stunning, full-color photographs of F-14 Tomcats, F-15 Eagles, F/A18 Hornets, A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, AH-64 Apaches and others – accompanied by informative captions and fascinating details – will bring the excitement of U.S. military aviation to your desktop every day of the year! 320 pages, 5¼"x 4¼", includes a base for optional wall mounting.......................#80306B $13.95 Air Superiority Military jets turn and burn in this stunning, full color photographic collection of air power in action. Measuring a large 17"x 12", this calendar includes performance data on each featured plane, including the F-15C Eagle, Rafale C, Typhoon FGR4, Su-30MKI, and Saab JAS39 Gripen....................#80288A $14.95 The Sky is the Limit This stunning calendar features 13 beautiful photographs of some of the U.S. military’s most advanced flyers, including the MQ-9 Reaper, F-22 Raptor, A-10 Thunderbolt II, RC-135 Rivet Joint, and B-1 Lancer, each accompanied with detailed technical information. 13"x 10½".....#80284AA $13.95 38 The Jolly Rogers Lounge Personalized Sign SALE! A truly unique, handcrafted accessory, this nostalgic wood sign featuring the U.S. Navy’s Customize With “Jolly Rogers” insignia can be personal- Your Name! ized with your name on the top line. 20"x 15"; made in the USA. To order your personalized sign, please call a helpful sales associate at 800-225-5575. #60522A Reg: $49.95 Now: $39.95 F-14A Tomcat Cutaway Kit F-14A Tomcat Die Cast Model Save $10 SALE! A replica of a Grumman F-14A flown by the U.S. Navy's Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) "Jolly Rogers" off of the USS Nimitz (CVN-68), this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and removable crew figures; working swing wings and movable flight control surfaces; realistic engine nacelles and Pratt & Whitney TF30 exhaust nozzles; removable ordnance and fuel tanks; a deployable arrestor hook and optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including the 84th’s skull and crossbones insignia on the tails. 10½" long............................#99576E $69.95 Low Visibility Scheme Save $30 This low visibility scheme was worn by VF-84 in 1984.............................................#93897E $59.95 View the F-14 Tomcat like you’ve never seen it before! This 1/32 scale, pre-painted, plas- See Internal Details! tic kit features a cutaway design with transparent pieces and removable parts so you can see internal structures, a fully outfitted cockpit with an opening canopy and crew figures, movable sweep wings, exquisitely detailed engines, realistic armament, optional position landing gear with real rubber tires, the authentic markings of the famous VF-84 “Jolly Rogers,” a display stand, and much more. 23½" long; 167 parts, assembly (no glue) required..................#95981D Reg: $179 Now: $149 Jolly Rogers Fatigue Cap Made of a 55% cotton/45% polyester blend, this black fatigue cap features a U.S. Navy “Jolly Rogers” skull-and-crossbones emblem and a well-worn look.............................................$9.95 each Small (67/8 -7)...................................................#62768A Medium (71/8 -71/4).............................................#62774A Large (73/8 -71/2).................................................#62775A X-Large (75/8 -73/4 )..............................................#62776A Jolly Rogers F-14 Shirt Made of a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, this premium quality, ash gray-colored t-shirt features a screen-printed Jolly Rogers emblem on the front and, on the back, an F-14 Tomcat accompanied by VF-84 and VF-103 squadron insignia. F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet Die Cast Models Replicas of an F/A-18B Hornet and a larger, more advanced Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature a detailed cockpit with two crew figures and an opening canopy, realistic engine air intakes and exhaust nozzles, and authentic markings...........$69.95 each F/A-18F Super Hornet Wearing the distinctive skull-and-crossbones tail markings of VFA-103, the "Jolly Rogers," this model of the unit's newest aircraft includes movable flight control surfaces, a deployable speed brake, and extended landing gear. 10" long...........#93780N NEW! F/A-18B Hornet This Hobby Master model of a twoseat “aggressor” F/A-18B Hornet flown by Col. Lawrence R. “Migs” Roberts of the VFA-125 “Rough Raiders” Fleet Replacement (training) Squadron in 2009 includes a removable fuselage-mounted fuel tank, optional-position landing gear, a tail hook, and a tri-color camouflage scheme. 9¼" long; includes a display stand.....................#98877A F/A-18 VFA-125 Mug Back Medium.........................#69100A Large.............................#69101A X-Large.........................#69102A $ 19.95 each XX-Large.......................#69103C www.HistoricAviation.com This 11-ounce, ceramic mug displays profile, front, top, and cutaway views of the F/A-18 Hornet along with the Strike Fighter Squadron 125 (VFA-125) “Rough Raiders” emblem. Dishwasher and microwave safe..................................#66490A $12.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Moder n Fighters / Reconnaissance Combat Legend F-15 Eagle and Strike Eagle Davies. This volume examines both the original “Eagle” and the later “Strike Eagle” (with advanced ground attack capabilities) variants of the McDonnell Douglas F-15, showing you their design, development, and operational histories. Includes detailed information on variants and production figures, technical specifications, and weapons, and even includes color illustrations that show the markings used in various theaters of operation. 96 pages, 65 B&W photographs, 25 color photographs and profiles, 7½"x 9¾", softcover......#5911AA $14.95 Buy the Model, Get the Book above FREE! F-15E Strike Eagle Die Cast Model A replica of an F-15E Strike Eagle flown by the 48th Fighter Wing – the only U.S. Air Forces in Europe F-15 wing – out of RAF Lakenheath, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and removable crew figures, movable flight control surfaces, realistic air intakes and engine exhausts, a massive amount of removable ordnance and fuel tanks, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings. 10½" long....#87546N $69.95 F-22 Raptor in Action Drendel. The first operational fifth-generation fighter, the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor was designed for air superiority but also embodies ground attack, electronic warfare and signals intelligence features. This lavishly illustrated volume examines the development and service of the Raptor and shows you why it is likely to be the world’s best fighter for years to come. 56 pages, 169 color and B&W photographs plus color profiles and detailed line drawings, 11"x 8¼", softcover..........................#30314A $16.95 F-22A Raptor Die Cast Model This 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model of an F-22 Raptor flown by the 433rd Weapons Squadron “Satan’s Angels” features a fullyequipped cockpit with a canopy that opens to reveal a side-mounted joystick, throttle controls, an ejection seat, printed digital display screens, and a pilot figure; removable ordnance (two AIM-9 Sidewinders and six AIM-120C AMRAAMs in internal bays with optionalposition doors) and fuel tanks; movable “stabilators” and optional-position landing gear; authentic markings; and more. 10¼" long; includes a display stand.....#98866B $74.95 F-22 Raptor Hat This 100% cotton, black hat features an embroidered F-22 Raptor on the front, “F-22 Raptor” and “U.S. Air Force” on the bill of the pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most...#61400A $14.95 1/18 Scale! 2½-Feet Long! Military F-16C Fighting Falcon Model A replica of an F-16C Fighting Falcon multirole jet fighter flown by the 389th Fighter Squadron, 366th Fighter Wing, in Operation Enduring Freedom, this 1/18 scale, plastic model – which measures more than 2½-feet long – is nearly as impressive as the real thing! Fine features include a fully-outfitted cockpit with a removable ejection seat, a lifelike pilot figure with a removable flight helmet, and a hinged, opening canopy; removable wing-mounted missiles, bombs and fuel tanks; movable flight control surfaces; a detailed air intake and engine exhaust; retractable landing gear with real rubber tires; a realistically weathered low-vis scheme with authentic markings; a cockpit ladder; and more. 32¾" long with a 21¾" wingspan; requires only a few minutes of simple assembly.........#99120E $179 F-16 Cockpit This thrilling program takes you inside the Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon to experience the true might of this supersonic fighter from the cockpit. You'll take to the air on spectacular demonstration missions over Greece and the Aegean Sea, flying with Greece’s Hellenic Air Force as they perform heart-pounding aerobatic maneuvers with the utmost pride and precision. You even get pilot commentaries! Dolby stereo, 1 hr. 25 min..............#V9493E $19.95 “Skunk Works” Die Cast Models Replicas of aircraft developed by the team at Lockheed’s famous Skunk Works, these smaller-scale die cast models include clear plastic canopies, authentic markings, and a display stand...$14.95 each SR-71 – A replica of the Mach 3+ SR-71 spy plane, which still holds the speed record for an air-breathing aircraft, this 1/200 scale model is 6½" long..........................#91112C F-117 Nighthawk – Virtually invisible to enemy radar, the U.S. Air Force’s F-117 Nighthawk – the world’s first operational aircraft designed and built to utilize stealth technology – was, nevertheless, a highly visible symbol of American air power. This 1/150 scale model is 5¼" long..........................................#91113N YF-22 Lightning II – This 1/145 scale model of a YF-22 “Lightning II” – the developmental aircraft that led to the F-22 Raptor, the most advanced fighter in service anywhere in the world – measures 5¼" long..........#91114N Buy Two & Get One FREE!..........#87547N $29.90 F-16A Fighting Falcon A fast and nimble F-16 Falcon slips through flag draped clouds… It doesn't get any cooler than this 20"x 16" poster!...........................#77655AA $9.95 F-16A Fighting Falcon Die Cast Model With its many innovations, the F-16 was one of the most successful aircraft designs of the Cold War. A replica of the first full-scale development F-16A that rolled out of the General Dynamics Fort Worth plant on October 20, 1976, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, a realistic air intake and exhaust nozzle, optional-position landing gear, and the original’s colorful, patriotic paint scheme. 8¼" long; includes a display stand....#98891A $69.95 Blackbird 2013 Calendar Display the mysterious SR-71 Blackbird all year long! This 12month wall calendar features more than two-dozen rare B&W and color photographs from the personal archives of Bomber Legends magazine, each accompanied by information and captions about the record-setting spy plane. 12"x 9".......#80297B $12.95 SR-71 Blackbird Shirt Featuring an SR-71 Blackbird strategic reconnaissance aircraft showing off every bit of its Mach 3+ style, this screenprinted, black t-shirt is made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton. Medium.....#60760C $18.95 Large.........#60761C $18.95 X-Large......#60762C $18.95 XX-Large...#60763C $19.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 39 Military X-Planes / UFOs Pushing the Envelope 60 Years of Flight Testing at Edwards: 2013 Historical Calendar Presenting 60-plus years of experimental test flights at Edwards Air Force Base, this handsome wall calendar is filled with more than two dozen rare and historic images of the U.S. military’s most innovative aircraft. 12"x 9"..............................#80296B $12.95 Ceiling Unlimited Special ase! Purch % Flight Test Centers Save 20 This DVD includes three rare and historic films about U.S. Air Force test facilities: Ceiling Unlimited describes the feverish research-and-development efforts undertaken at Wright Field during World War II, Beyond the Horizon traces the expansion of Edwards Air Force Base from a primitive bombing range to the world’s premier flight test facility, and The XB-70 Story profiles the development of the Mach 3 capable Valkyrie nuclear bomber. Color and B&W, 1 hr. 26 min. #V7714C Reg: $24.95 Now: $19.95 X-24A & X-24B Lifting Body Kits In this 1/72 scale, plastic set, you get two unique X-planes! Each aircraft – the Martin Marietta X-24A and the X-24B, both designed as fixed wing “lifting bodies” where the fuselage itself produces lift – features textured surfaces, a detailed cockpit with a clear canopy, intricate landing gear, authentic U.S. Air Force and NASA markings, and more! 4"-6¼" long; 71 total parts, assembly required..................#83514C $59.95 Project Terminated Aviation Cancellations and What Might Have Been 1951-1986 Simonsen. For political, economic, technological, or operational reasons, aviation contracts are frequently cancelled. This volume examines some of the most ambitious of those projects – including the built-but-cancelled Northrop YB-49 Flying Wing and the Lockheed YF-12 Interceptor and hypothetical creations such as the North American F-108 Rapier – to suggest what might have happened if these designs had entered production and service. 160 pages, 200 color and 25 B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover...#11604B $39.95 Area 51 An Uncensored History of America's Top Secret Military Base Jacobsen. Area 51 is the world’s most popular, mysterious military base, and speculation runs rampant as to what highly-classified activities take place behind its walls. Filled with formerly classified information and interviews with scientists, engineers, and pilots who claim to have been stationed there, this volume examines the top-secret activities that have – or have not – taken place at Area 51 over the past half-century. 544 pages, 6"x 9¼", hardcover.....#20704D $27.95 40 Rocketing Into the Future X-Planes of Europe The History and Technology of Rocket Planes van Pelt. Filled with many rare and previously unpublished photographs, this book examines the past, present, and future of rocket plane technology. You’ll travel back to the early 20th century to meet aviation pioneers who attached rockets to their wooden gliders, review a half-century of development that led to the space shuttle program, and even speculate on the future of rocket-powered travel technology. 366 pages, 102 B&W and 60 color photographs, 6½"x 9½", softcover..............#12128C $44.95 Secret Research Aircraft From the Golden Age 1947-1974 Buttler & Delezenne. This heavily illustrated book examines European Xplanes developed during the first three decades following World War II. You’ll see how, through ingenious designs, European engineers achieved numerous “firsts,” including building the world’s first jetliner (1948), the first jet transport with rear-powered engines (1956), and the first supersonic airliner (1969). 240 pages, 250 B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover...#11601C $54.95 Rocket-Powered X-Plane Models Replicas of experimental rocket-powered aircraft, these 1/144 scale, plastic models feature authentic U.S. Air Force markings and include a display stand. $ 29.95 each Bell X-1 Set – This set includes two models of the rocket-powered Bell X-1 that, in 1947, became the first to break the “sound barrier” in controlled, level flight. You get a standard replica of the supersonic aircraft plus a second model with a transparent fuselage that shows off the interior of the unique X-1. Both are 2½" long and include optional-position landing gear.....................................................#94466E NEW! North American X-15 No.3 A replica of “Little Joe the II,” the third prototype X-15, which was flown by Capt. Joseph Walker to an altitude above 100,000 meters (nearly 67 miles), this model features extended landing skids and nose wheels. 4¼" long; includes an internal metal weight for added heft..............#97896E Wearing the pressure suit required for highaltitude flights, a young Neil Armstrong stands at the nose of a rocket-powered North American X-15. 13"x 19"............#71139AA $9.95 Beyond Top Secret Born during the Cold War, Area 51 in Nevada became not only the U.S. Air Force’s most strategic test site, but also a symbol of everything sneaky about the United States military-industrial-intelligence complex. In recent years, UFO investigators even claimed that the top-secret planes tested there were built with technology gleaned from alien spacecraft. Now, this video uncovers the true story behind the cryptic desert facility and looks into mysterious deaths of base workers. 50 minutes..........#V9130E $24.95 www.HistoricAviation.com A New Kind of Carrier Aviation Friedman. This fascinating volume shows how the U.S. Navy’s new X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) will transform naval aviation, extending its reach while reducing its cost. You’ll see how the X-47B can be used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and time-sensitive targeting, and even enjoy a 180-page, photo-filled appendix that presents the evolution of UCAS around the world. “…should be read by all strategists, planners, and people with an interest in naval tactics and aviation.” – The Naval Review. 304 pages, B&W photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover...............................#10358D $49.95 X-47B UCAS Display Model Neil Armstrong With X-15 Area 51 Unmanned Combat Air Systems Special Purchase! Save $20 Made of Philippine mahogany, this 1/48 scale model of the U.S. Navy’s Northrop Grumman X-47B experimental Unmanned Combat Air System – designed to be carrier-based, it first flew in 2011 – is hand painted and detailed by expert craftsmen. 15½" wingspan; arrives ready to display on the included mahogany base. #97749C Reg: $179 Now: $159 “Area 51 Warning” Metal Sign Pay attention – “use of deadly force authorized” – to this warning to stay out of Area 51, the mysterious base that some say houses experimental aircraft – and maybe even alien artifacts! Based on an actual sign, this version is made of 24-gauge steel that is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 24"x 12"; includes mounting holes..........#66928A $21.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Military Space Special Purchase! Save 65% When We Left Earth The NASA Missions This 4-DVD collection examining the epic Over 8 Hours! struggles, tragedies and triumphs of NASA’s first 50 years includes candid interviews with those who were a part of it, never-before-seen film footage – digitally re-mastered in high definition – from the NASA archives, and more. This Limited Edition set includes four hours of bonus footage and arrives in a handsome, collectible tin box. Widescreen, 8 hrs. 18 min. total runtime.............#V9825AA Reg: $29.95 Now: $9.95 Apollo 11 Saturn V Rocket First Man This newly tooled, 1/72 scale, plastic model is nearly as tall as you! A replica of the Saturn V rocket used to launch Apollo 11 to the moon, this model features precisely textured surfaces; separately displayable sections for each of the Saturn rocket stages and the Command/Service Module “Columbia,” realistic F-1 and J-2 rocket engines, authentic markings, and more. You even get a circular base to support this massive piece of history! 5-feet tall; minor assembly required..................#94999N $239 The Life of Neil A. Armstrong Hansen. In this authorized biography filled with revelations, you’ll follow Armstrong’s career in flying, from his 78 missions over North Korea to his transatmospheric flights in the rocket-powered X-15, his piloting of Gemini VIII to the first-ever docking in space, and his Apollo 11 flight to the Moon. It’s a riveting portrait of a reluctant hero who will forever be history’s most famous space traveler. 784 pages, 6½"x 9¾", hardcover.......#10405AA $17.95 Due to its size, a $15 shipping surcharge will be applied. Man in Space Rocket Kit Recreate a decade’s worth of manned NASA rockets! Covering the years 1961 to You Get All 5 Rockets! 1969, these 1/200 scale, plastic kits include the Redstone and Atlas (Mercury), Titan II (Gemini), and Saturn 1B and Saturn V (Apollo) rockets; a cardboard gantry and illustrated backdrop; decals based on the actual prototypes; and more. Arriving in a reproduction of the original 1960s box, this set even includes two bonus Apollo Lunar Modules! 5"-21¾" tall; skill level 2. #92915D $34.95 Space Chaikin. Evocative, dramatic, and fascinating, this photo-history documents U.S., Chinese, Russian, and private-sector explorations into space. You’ll marvel at rare, stunning photographs that show the evolution of the Special rocket-age – from the early experiPurchase! ments of the 1940s Over 300 Photos! Save 60% to the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, and Mars rovers of today – and mankind’s quest to reach to the Moon and beyond. 271 pages, 300+ B&W and color photos, 11½"x11½", hardcover...#40192A Reg: $49.95 Now: $19.95 Apollo 11 “Lunar Landing” Die Cast Model A replica of the Command/Service Module “Columbia” orbiting above the Lunar Module “Eagle” and astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, Jr., during their historic Apollo 11 mission, this 1/72 scale, metal and plastic set is incredible in its detail! Columbia has rendezvous windows and a separately applied docking probe, reaction control thruster assemblies, raised electrical 5-Feet Tall! and environmental radiator panels, photoetched metal deep space antennas that rotate in uni- First son, and a large engine nozzle; Eagle, which is Men even more intricate in its Neil A. construction, Armstrong simulates the Alan Bean. original’s On July 21, multi-faceted 1969, five design; and days into LIMITED EDITION the two astrothe Apollo nauts look just as 11 misPainted by Apollo they did on their sion, Neil famous July Armstrong takes the now-iconic Astronaut Alan Bean! 21, 1969, photograph of Buzz Aldrin (reflected in moonwalk. Armstrong’s gold visor) standing on the Moon. You even Painted and signed by Apollo XII astronaut and get the realisSkylab II commander Alan Bean, this print hontic lunar surface base included with your set! oring the recently deceased Armstrong 12"x 9" oval......................................#94484D $99.95 measures 18"x 24"..........................#71774C $295 Gemini Spacecraft Die Cast Model Project Gemini developed techniques necessary for Apollo's journeys to, and landings on, the moon. A replica of the two-man spacecraft from those Gemini flights in 1965-66, this 1/72 scale, metal and plastic model features precisely textured surfaces, a realistic rendezvous radar, and more. Measures 3¼" tall and arrives ready to display.......................#94469E $29.95 Mercury-Redstone Model A replica of the Mercury-Redstone Launch Vehicle, which Alan Shepard rode in 1961 to become America’s first man in space, this 1/72 scale, plastic model features textured surfaces, including realistic corrugation for the removable Mercury space capsule; an intricately detailed, removable escape rocket tower; retro rockets and a removable reentry spoiler; authentic markings; a metal weight for added heft; a del Mo the se cha Pur display base; and more. E! FRE ow bel DVD Get the 13¾" tall...........#87523N $59.95 The Right Stuff Winner of Four Academy Awards! Winner of four Academy Awards, this film, starring Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris, Dennis Quaid, and Fred Ward, features the heroic stories of 1950s-60s USAF test pilots – including Chuck Yeager and others – involved in high-speed aeronautical research at Edwards Air Force Base and those selected to be astronauts for Project Mercury, the United States’ first manned spaceflight program. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG. 3 hrs. 13 min.............................#V8922A $9.95 Emerging Space Powers International Space Rocket Die Cast Models The New Space Programs of Asia, the Middle East, and South America Harvey, Smid & Over 700 Pages! Pirard. With the U.S., Russian, and Chinese space programs firmly established, other countries are now developing their own space-age travel technology. This volume examines fledgling programs in Iran, Brazil, Japan, India, and elsewhere, and speculates on their future and the impact they might have on space leaders. You even get a list of all launches and launch attempts by emerging space powers! 732 pages, 100 B&W photographs and illustrations, 6"x 9¼", softcover. #12129C $44.95 Wonderful tributes to space programs around the world, these 1/400 scale, metal and plastic models feature detailed rocket engine nozzles, authentic markings, and a removable display base. A: Ariane 5G – The Ariane 5 is scheduled to serve as the European Space Agency’s primary space rocket until 2015. This 4½" tall B model includes a removable A C launch pad........#93037E $29.95 B: Soyuz FG – Carrying a Russian, an American, and a Spaniard to the International Space Station in 2003, the third manned flight (TMA-3) of the Russian’s Soyuz FG rocket truly was an international mission. 4¾" tall..............................#97890E $34.95 C: Long March CZ-2F-T1 – Launched on September 29, 2011, by the China National Space Administration, the Tiangong 1 space laboratory module is used to test key technologies for China’s future modular space station. 5¾" tall.....#93038E $34.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 41 Military Transpor ts Messerschmitt Me 321/323 The Luftwaffe’s Over 650 Photos! “Giants” in World War II Dabrowski. Wherever the Messerschmitt Me 321 appeared at the front during World War II, it produced tremendous astonishment; most soldiers had never seen anything like it! The huge glider had a wingspan of 180 feet, was towed by three Bf 110s, and could carry up to 22 metric tons of freight. Even the Me 232D version, powered by six radial engines, could carry 13 metric tons of freight. Everything about this craft was strictly secret – until now! 240 pages, 650+ B&W and color photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover......#5824C $49.95 Me 321 B-1 Gigant Kit These 1/400 scale, Die Cast Transport Models die cast models feature simulated cockpit winNew Tooling! dows, realistic engines, intricate landing gear, and authentic markings. A: NEW! C-5M Galaxy A replica of “Spirit of Old Glory,” a C-5M Super A Galaxy – a modernized version of the original C-5 – flown by the 436th Airlift Wing out of B Delaware’s Dover Air Force Base, this model features realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades, a prototypical T-tail, and extended landing gear. 7½" long...................................#94691B $39.95 B: Lockheed C-130J – A replica of a C-130J “Super” Hercules transport flown by the 815th Airlift Squadron, the "Flying Jennies," out of Keesler Air Force Base, this model features the "J" variant's advanced 6-blade propellers and extended landing gear. 4" wingspan...............................................#92621B $24.95 A replica 30" Wingspan! of the second production variant of the giant Me 321 transport glider, this 1/72 scale, plastic kit features an internal truss structure with realistic fabric-overframe effects, a detailed cockpit with two crew figures, separately molded control surfaces and flaps, optional-position nose and rear fuselage doors, eight rocket assisted takeoff (RATO) pods and four 7.92 mm MG 15 machine guns, takeoff trolleys and landing skids, and a choice of markings for two Eastern Front aircraft. 30" wingspan; 200+ parts, assembly required.............................#93537C $79.95 Luftwaffe Gliders and their Powered Variants: DFS 230, Go 242, Over 450 Photos & Go 244, Go 345, Ka 430, Me 321, Illustrations! Ju 322, Me 323 Mankau & Petrick. Filled with hundreds of rare wartime images, this thorough reference guide examines the various types of gliders used by the Luftwaffe in World War II, from small gliders for a few soldiers to large-capacity gliders capable of transporting tanks. 304 pages, 450+ B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover...........................#21146C $69.95 “Together We Stand” This collection of 11 films on 2-DVDs shows the evolution of military transports flown by the U.S. Air Force. You’ll see footage of the speedy C-69 Constellation flown by the USAAF in the early 1940s, watch the C-97 Stratofreighter transport “critical cargo” injured troops back to the U.S. for medical attention, travel to the frigid Antarctic with the durable C-124 Globemaster, marvel at the mighty C-141 Starlifter, and see much more as you follow the USAF’s transition from prop- to jetpowered transports during the final decades of the 20th century. B&W and color, 3 hrs. 4 min. total runtime.......#V5102B $19.95 Wearing a special paint scheme to commemorate 1997's 50th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force and 40th anniversary of the Kansas Air National Guard's 117th Air Refueling Squadron, this 1/400 scale model of a KC-135 tanker features realistic engine nacelles, a movable refueling boom, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings. 4" long; includes a display stand.......................#94450E $29.95 Save 33% Christmas Cards Philip West. Share your love of aviation history with this set of ten beautiful Christmas cards featuring a C-47 Skytrain in D-Day invasion stripes taking a break from the action on a cold winter morning. Message inside reads, "With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year." 8¼"x 4", includes envelopes. #60906AA Was: $14.95 Now: $9.95 42 This poster featuring U.S. Air Force cargo/ transport aircraft from the immediate post-World War II era to the present day includes everything from the C-47 Skytrain and C-97 Stratofreighter to the massive C-5 Galaxy and C-17 Globemaster III. 23½"x 17½"................................................................#70692AA $9.95 KC-135D Stratotanker SALE! LIMITED EDITION C: C-17 Globemaster III – A replica of a Boeing C-17 strategic airlifter flown by the 445th Airlift Wing out of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, this model features realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades, precisely shaped winglets, an opening cargo bay door with a deployable ramp, and extended landing gear. 5¼" long...........................#94582B $29.95 NEW! Chrome Display Stand – Show your 1/400 scale aircraft in flight!...................#92485AA $4.95 U.S. Air Force Cargo/Transport Airplanes USAF Prop & Jet Cargo Planes German Gliders in World War II C C-47 Skytrain Die Cast Model A replica of “The Argonia,” piloted by Col. Charles H. Young during the D-Day Invasion of 1944, this 1/144 scale die cast model features engraved panel lines, glazed cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, authentic markings, and a display stand. 8" wingspan............#91204B $19.95 www.HistoricAviation.com KC-135 Stratotanker Walk Around Katz. Flying as an aerial refueling station and transport with the U.S. Air Force, the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is one of only six aircraft to serve with one operator for 50 continuous years. In this heavily illustrated volume, you’ll “walk around” the exterior and explore the interior of one of those long-serving KC-135s to see how these aircraft give the USAF a truly global reach. 88 pages; 240 color photographs, line drawings, and color profiles; 11"x 8½"; softcover..............#30344C $18.95 USAF Arctic C-47 Kit Developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner, the C-47 Skytrain military transport was used extensively by the USAAF during World War II and the USAF from the late 1940s to 1967. A replica of a C-47 modified to make deliveries in icy, cold weather regions, this 1/144 scale, plastic kit features realistic radial engine faces, intricate landing gear with optional skis, and a choice of markings for two aircraft, including one from a famous science fiction movie! 8" wingspan; skill level 2......................#83942C $24.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Military Helicopters Helicopters 2013 Calendar This full-color wall calendar features a variety of civilian, search-and-rescue, and military helicopters performing tasks around the globe! You'll enjoy stunning images of the Sikorsky HH-3F Pelican and S-70B-2 Seahawk, Eurocopter EC120B Colibri, AgustaWestland AW139, Bell 407, and many others. 15½"x 12".................#80286A $14.95 Bell OH-13S Sioux Kit Delivered to the U.S. Army in 1948, the Bell H-13 Sioux light helicopter is easily recognized by its full bubble canopy, exposed welded-tube tail boom, saddle fuel tanks and skid landing gear. A replica of an OH-13S – a variant of the H-13 outfitted with a turbocharged 260 hp TVO-435-25 engine – used for reconnaissance during the Vietnam War, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit includes all those features plus a detailed cockpit with optional doors, an intricate engine, and a choice of U.S. Army, British Army, and Italian Air Force markings. 8" long with a 9¼" rotorspan; 94 parts, assembly required.......#96158D $29.95 Combat Chronicles Aeroscouts in Vietnam Mutza. With stories collected from American pilots, this heavily illustrated volume documents the history of the U.S. Army’s helicopter forces in Vietnam. You’ll hear from dozens of pilots who, flying their small helicopters into the thick of the action, were part of a new “air cavalry” that led the charge on the modern battlefield. 136 pages, 160 B&W and color photographs, 8¼"x 10¾", softcover............................#30343A $24.95 UH-34D Model A replica of a UH-34D Choctaw helicopter flown with the Republic of Vietnam Air Force’s 213th “Song-Chuy” Helicopter Squadron when it was stationed at Da Nang Air Base during the Vietnam War, this 1/72 scale, plastic model features a detailed cockpit; a well-equipped cabin with an open door, a .50-caliber machine gun, and a rifle; a realistic winch; extended landing gear; and authentic markings, including the squadron's insignia on the nose. 9½" long..........................#96157C $29.95 V-22 Osprey Die Cast Model A tilt-rotor vertical/short takeoff and landing (VSTOL), multi-mission aircraft, the V22 Osprey can perform like a conventional helicopter and has the long-range, high-speed performance of a turboprop aircraft. This 1/150 scale, die cast model features glazed windows, rotating propellers, a refueling probe, a multi-mode radar, a display stand and more. 6¾" wide..................#94832B $17.95 Combat Aircraft Vol. 41 Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association U.S. Army AH-1 Cobra Units in Vietnam 2013 Calendar This handsome wall calendar features exciting, full-color photographs of Vietnam War helicopters in action! You’ll see the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, Hughes OH-6 Cayuse, Bell AH-1 Cobra, Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe, and many others, each accompanied by information on its type and surroundings. You even get a dayby-day listing of the 2,186 helicopter pilots who died or whose bodies did not return from southeast Asia. 17"x 11"...................#80304C $14.95 Bernstein. This book explores the history, technology and crews of the AH-1 Cobra, the successful attack helicopter that was based on the mechanics of the UH-1 Huey, built as a key weapon in the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System, and introduced into combat with the U.S. Army in 1966. 96 pages, 105 B&W and color photographs, 36 color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover...........................#15139D $19.95 UH-1 Huey Shirt Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screenprinted, gray t-shirt Back features a UH-1 Bell Iroquois “Huey” on the front and, on the back, “Air Mobility Since 1956” and a large Huey helicopter surrounded by $ Medium................#62829C 19.95 technical $ Large...................#62830C 19.95 drawings of X-Large................#62831C $19.95 the type. XX-Large.............#62832C $21.95 SALE! Cobra Helicopter Weathervane This decorative and functional weathervane is cut in the shape of a Bell AH-1 Cobra! Made of handcrafted 16gauge steel, it features the helicopter cutout wind-direction indicator, high quality ball-bearing wind cups, EWNS compass markers, and baked-on, copper-colored powder coat paint. Made in the USA.....................................$49.95 each Garden – 21"x 66½"; mounts in the ground...........................................................#68890C Roof – 21"x 28½"; mounts to any rooftop pitch....................................................#68891C AH-1F Cobra Gunship Kit Save $10 UH-1D Huey Die Cast Model A replica of a UH-1D Huey gunship employed by the U.S. Army in 1968 Vietnam, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features a fully outfitted interior with machine gun stations and crew figures, panels that open to reveal a realistic engine, movable rotors, plastic detail parts, and authentic markings. 12" rotorspan; includes a display stand. #93682E Reg: $79.95 Now: $69.95 Tilt Rotor Aircraft Over 330 Photos! An Illustrated History Lüdeke. Some of the most unique aircraft operating today, tilt rotors use proprotors mounted on nacelles (at the end of a fixed wing) that rotate forward as the aircraft gains speed. This heavily illustrated volume examines the history of tilt rotors as it takes you through the decades-long struggle to conquer their complex mechanics and create the V-22 Osprey, which is capable of both Vertical and Short Take-Off and Landing (VTOL and STOL). 288 pages, 330+ B&W and color photographs, 8½"x 11", hardcover.....#21188C $59.95 A replica of an AH-1F Cobra Gunship – a modernized Cobra with a laser rangefinder, an infrared jammer, and an infrared suppressing engine exhaust system – flown by the U.S. Army during Operation Desert Storm, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpit with pilot and weapons officer figures; a moveable, nose-mounted 20mm gatling gun; side-mounted miniguns and rocket pods; and a choice of markings for three gunships, including those of the 1st Air Cavalry, C Troop “Jaws of Death.” 11½" long; 79 parts, skill level 2..........................#83943C $19.95 USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Kit This 1/700 scale, plastic kit of the Wasp-class USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) amphibious assault ship features a waterline hull and an intricate superstructure; a service deck and a well deck with optionalposition doors; optional-position port and starboard elevators; a full complement of weapons, including a Sea Sparrow launcher and a Phalanx anti-missile system; eight Harriers, three CH-53 helicopters, and four V-22 Osprey aircraft; and authentic markings. 14¼" long; 142 parts, skill level 4. Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 #92917C $24.95 43 Military Trainers Stearman PT-13D Kaydet Die Cast Model Primary Flight Training Stearman N2S You’re a naval flight cadet learning to fly the Stearman N2S – the navy’s basic trainer version of the Purchase the Set! Save Over 15% Stearman Model 75 biplane – in these collections of U.S. Navy training films produced in 1944 and ’45. You’ll learn the correct way to perform basic maneuvers, view remarkable air-to-air photography, and experience in-cockpit instruction just like the thousands of navy cadets who went on to fly in World War II. You’ll even watch incorrect methods as Cadet MacDribble performs a comedy of errors! B&W.........................$14.95 each Program 1: • Flying Sense (Familiarization) • Before You Fly (Pre-flight) • First Flights (1 hr. 25 min.)..........................................#V8056AA Program 2: • Attitudes of Flight • Takeoffs, Patterns and Landings. (1 hr. 32 min.)....#V8072AA Buy Both Programs & Save! #V8068N Separately: $29.90 Set: $24.90 A replica of a “Kaydet” that served as a trainer for the 332nd Fighter Group at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, in 1944-45, this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features open tandem cockpits with clear windscreens and removable student and instructor figures; realistic wings with simulated fabric covering, visible ribs, and real wire rigging; a detailed Continental R-680-17 radial engine with a rotating propeller; prototypically canted landing gear; and authentic markings, including commemorative “Spirit of Tuskegee” nose art. 8" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#98874B $69.95 Stearman PT-17 Cap This 100% cotton, khaki and navy blue hat features a classic Stearman embroidered in full color and an adjustable strap for perfect sizing....................#60209B $19.95 De Havilland Tiger Moth Owners’ Workshop Manual Slater & McKay. A thorough, "inside and out" review of the iconic primary trainer used by British and other air forces in the 1930s, ‘40s, and ‘50s, this heavily illustrated volume provides detailed information on what it takes to fly and maintain the de Havilland Tiger Moth. You even get a comprehensive, step-by-step photographic presentation on servicing procedures! 160 pages, 150 color and 75 B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover........................................................#19861C $29.95 Newly Tooled! DH.82A Tiger Moth Die Cast Model Designed by Geoffrey de Havilland, the DH.82 Tiger Moth primary trainer made its first flight in 1931, served with the Royal Air Force service until 1952, and remains a favorite of private pilots to this day. A replica of a 1940-built DH.82A that currently flies from the Imperial War Museum at Duxford, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features simulated fabric-covered surfaces, detailed cockpits with clear windscreens, a rotating propeller, realistic landing gear, and an authentic post-World War II paint scheme with yellow training bands. 4¾" wingspan; includes a display stand.......#94600A $39.95 A replica of Tiger Moth Balsa Kit a de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth biplane, which was the foremost primary trainer of the Royal Air Force during the 1930s and '40s, this remarkable laser cut kit features hand selected balsa, a vacuum-molded cowl and spinner, lightweight colored tissue, peel-and-stick decals, wire pushrod rudder and elevator control, detailed landing gear with lightweight foam tires, CA hinges, and more. Includes instructions to build the aircraft as an electric R/C version; hardware not included. 35" wingspan; assembly required.........................................#83013C $64.95 44 Stearman Biplane Weathervane Display your affection for the iconic Stearman biplane with this decorative and functional weathervane! Made of handcrafted metal, it features a Stearman biplane cutout that serves as the wind-direction indicator, NSEW compass markers, high quality ball-bearing wind cups, baked-on powder coat paint, and all the hardware you need for easy mounting. Made in the USA..........$59.95 each Garden Mount – 21"x 60"; mounts in the ground..........................................#62322C Roof Mount – 21"x 28½"; mounts to any rooftop pitch.................................#62323C This 1/48 scale, die cast SALE! model of a U.S. Navy SNJ SNJ-4C Texan Save 30% Die Cast Model gunnery trainer “J-Bird” features a detailed cockpit with an optional-position canopy, a rotating rear seat, and instructor and student figLIMITED EDITION ures; machine guns and practice bombs; movable flight control surfaces; optional-position landing gear with real rubber tires; a tail hook; and authentic markings from 1939-1941. Unlike the real thing, though, this model is being produced in a very limited quantity, so order yours today! 10½" wingspan; includes a display stand.........................#93401N Sugg. Retail: $93.95 Now: $64.95 NEW! Willys MB Jeep Die Cast Model Enhance your display with this 1/48 scale, die cast Hobby Master model of a Willys MB airfield Jeep that features a “Follow Me” placard on the rear of the canopy..............................#98842AA $39.95 Advanced Flight Training SNJ/AT-6 Take a complete naval flying instruction program in the North American SNJ (the U.S. Navy’s version of the T-6 Texan) – the same single-engine, two-seat, advanced trainer in which an entire generation of WWII and Korean War pilots perfected their flying skills! This advanced flight instruction course includes nine U.S. Navy training films from 1953. B&W, 1 hr. 50 min........#V8066AA $14.95 SNJ-5 Texan David Gray. A colorful SNJ-5 Texan – nicknamed the "Pilot Maker" for its role as the most successful trainer ever built - flies patrol over NAS Guantanamo, Cuba, in 1956. 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Save $10 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Trainers / Misha ps / Bases LIMITED EDITION DHC-1 Chipmunk T.10 Die Cast Model This is the first-ever, 1/72 scale, die cast model of the famous DHC-1 Chipmunk tandem two-seat trainer – the first aircraft designed and built by de Havilland Canada! A replica of a British-built T.10 "Chippie" – the standard primary trainer for the Royal Air Force following World War II – currently displayed at the de Havilland Aircraft Heritage Centre in London Colney, this newly tooled model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a clear canopy, a rotating propeller, realistic landing gear, and authentic markings. 5¾" wingspan; includes a display stand............#94605B $39.95 Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star Balch. First flown in 1948, the Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star – the two-seat trainer version of the F-80 – served with the U.S. Air Force and Navy for decades. This heavily illustrated volume examines the design, development, and variants of the Shooting Star along with its operational history. You even get a complete production list; specifications and squadron/unit allocations; kit, decal, and accessory lists; and 1/72 scale plans! 36 pages, B&W and color photographs, and color profiles, throughout, 5¾"x 8½", softcover.......#33807C $37.95 T-33A Shooting Star Die Cast Model Naval Fighters Vol. 72 Temco TT-1 Pinto Frankel. Though it was nicknamed the "Tinker Toy" and trained relatively few naval aviators, the Temco TT-1 was a remarkable airplane. Here, you'll read a history of its manufacturer, the Temco Aircraft Corporation; follow its evaluations and evolution; learn how the navy's reversion to propdriven primary trainers brought and end to the TT-1 program; and see the TT-1's rebirth in the form of the more powerful Super Pinto. 78 pages, 135 B&W photographs, line drawings, cockpit diagrams and more. 8½"x 11", softcover......................................#20118B $17.95 A replica of a T-33A Shooting Star advanced trainer flown by the U.S. Air Force’s 318th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron when it was stationed at McChord Air Force Base, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features a detailed cockpit with flight controls, instruments, and an opening canopy; prototypical wingtip fuel tanks; optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including the Tactical Air Command shield in the center of the unit’s famous “Starburst” tail insignia. 6½" wingspan; includes a display stand....................#97529A $49.95 TT-1 Pinto Kit T-33A Shooting Star Trainer Kit Introduced by the U.S. Navy in 1959, the Temko TT-1 Pinto flew for one year as a primary jet trainer aircraft before being phased out in 1960. A replica of one of those rare TT-1s, this 1/72 scale, plastic kit features engraved panel lines, a detailed tandem cockpit with a glazed canopy, realistic landing gear, and a choice of four sets of U.S. Navy markings. 5” wingspan; 54 parts, assembly required.......#83513E $22.95 A replica of a Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star jet trainer LIMITED EDITION aircraft – introduced in 1948, it was one of the most popular trainers in U.S. military history – operated by fledgling pilots in the U.S. Navy and Air Force, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit features textured surfaces with rivet details, a fully equipped tandem cockpit with an optional-position canopy, realistic landing gear, and a choice of USAF or RCAF markings. 9¾" wingspan; skill level 3................#96156B $29.95 Murphy’s Laws of Combat Listing 81 humorous anything-thatcan-go-wrong-will go-wrong truisms of war, this poster includes gems such as “Friendly fire isn’t” and “If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, you probably haven’t grasped the seriousness of the situation.” 24"x 36". #72521AA $12.95 No Easy Days The Incredible Drama of Naval Aviation This program captures some of the most dramatic accidents in naval aviation history. Cold cats, engine failures, wave-offs, ramp strikes – they’re all here, including the horrific fire on the USS Forrestal. 45 minutes. #V8368B $19.95 Snakes in the Cockpit In this remarkable episode, you’ll witness a B-47 crash landing, a B-47 takeoff crash, a B-52 landing with no tail, the heart-stopping XB-70 accident, the B-52 crash at Goldsboro, and more, with all the details from the accident reports. 45 minutes........................#V8369B $19.95 Military Images of America These photo-histories examine famous American military bases from their founding, through service in World War II, to today. 128 pages, approximately 200 B&W photographs, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.....................$19.95 each Squantum and South Weymouth Naval Air Stations Cann. Quincy’s Squantum peninsula first hosted pilots for the 1909 Harvard Air Meet, and by the 1930s it was the nation’s first naval reserve aviation training center. But because of heavy air traffic, the Navy moved inland to South Weymouth NAS. This book covers everything from biplanes to blimps to bombers as it presents naval aviation on the South Shore...#18107C Travis Air Force Base Newlin. Soon after the Pearl Harbor attack, the Fairfield-Suisun Army Air Base, later renamed Travis, was established outside of San Francisco, California. This book presents the full history of this “gateway to the Pacific” that is now the largest base under the U.S. Air Force Mobility Command...............................................................#18110C Holloman Air Force Base Page II. A leader in cutting-edge technology for national defense since its construction in New Mexico during early 1942, Holloman Air Force Base continually pushes the envelope when it comes to training, research, and military operations. This volume tells you the story of the many accomplishments achieved at Holloman, including the “Fastest Man Alive,” the “Highest Step in the World,” and the training of Ham, the first chimpanzee in space......#18226C F.E. Warren Air Force Base Bauman Taylor. Filled with archival photographs, this volume examines the 140+ year history of F.E. Warren Air Force Base (located near Cheyenne, Wyoming), from its construction in 1867 as Fort D.A. Russell Army Post through its 1930 renaming to Fort F.E. Warren, its 1947 conversion into an Air Force base, and its service today as one of three active strategic missile bases in the U.S......#18227C McGuire Air Force Base Boyd. Serving as home base for reconnaissance aircraft and support for nearby Fort Dix Army Base, McGuire Air Force Base hosted many Air Force firsts and became the Force’s principal aerial port on the East Coast. With text written by the base’s historian, this volume examines the base through the decades, including its service as the first home to the F-106 and the C-135...................#18100C Quonset Point Naval Air Station Milligan. This volume examines the Rhode Island installation’s achievements and activities during its entire 34-year service to the U.S. Navy, from the first landing of a Grumman Duck in 1940 through the base’s closure in 1973..............#5316C Volume II – Milligan. This second volume of Quonset Point uncovers nearly 200 more scenes of the installation’s achievements and activities during the entire period of its service................................................#5317C Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 45 Military Branches of Ser vice Marine Aviation Centennial U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Since 1912 Mersky. “Highly recommended as the standard work on the history of aviation in the U.S. Marine Corps.” – Warships magazine. A comprehensive discussion of the USMC’s air arm, this updated edition takes you on an in-depth journey from early aviation development and training through WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and beyond. Includes a foreword by John Glenn and first-person accounts from aviators and crewmen alike. 320 pages, hundreds of B&W photos, 8¾"x 11", hardcover....#10359C $49.95 Fly With the U.S. Marines Howard Chandler Christy. A reproduction of a World War I-era U.S. Marine Corps Aviation recruiting advertisement, this poster features a marine riding a large bird of prey soaring above two Airco DH.4 biplanes. 20"x 30". #75314D $19.95 Marine Aviation Centennial Apparel 2012 is the 100th anniversary of U.S. Marine Aviation (19122012). Now, you can help spread the news wherever you go! These black t-shirts and hat feature the bold, new Marine Back Corps Aviation Centennial emblem. 100% cotton. Cap – This embroidered, low profile cap has a precurved visor and an adjustable strap with an antiqued-brass buckle. One size fits most................................#62040C $16.95 Shirt – This silkscreened t-shirt features the official $ emblem on both the front and back. 19.95 each Medium..............#62041C X-Large..................#62043C Large.................#62042C XX-Large...............#62044C Marine Aviation Centennial Mug Celebrating 100 years of U.S. Marine Corps aviation, this 11-ounce, ceramic mug displays profile, front, and cutaway views of USMC aircraft from every era: a JN-4 Jenny, an F4U-1D Corsair, an A-4 Skyhawk, and an F/A-18 Hornet. Dishwasher and microwave safe...............#66491A $12.95 46 Carrier A Century of First-Hand Accounts of Naval Operations in War and Peace Hood, ed. A thorough history of aircraft carriers, this volume explores the mighty vessels 456 Pages! from the earliest experiments to launch planes at sea onward. You get firsthand accounts from men who have served on these huge ships in times of war (including testimonials from pilots and crewmen from World War II) and in times of peace to see what life was like living below that long flight deck. 456 pages, 40 B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover..................................#31012C $29.95 G.I. Type Aviator Sunglasses Made to military specifications, these A U.S. Air Force-style aviator sunglasses feature UV-protective, B acrylic lenses; a metal, chrome-tone frame; and a black case.........................................$14.95 each A: 58mm Smoked Lenses...................#63683A B: 58mm Mirrored Lenses..................#63684A Authentic G-1 Navy Flight Jacket Air Power The Story of the U.S. Air Force These programs follow the evolution of U.S. military air power from its birth in 1907 through the late 1950s Cold War jet era. B&W and color. #V7242AA $12.95 Up and Away, 1907-1942 – Examine U.S. air power in World War I, the between-the-wars years, and the first three years of World War II, when the U.S. Army Air Corps grew from 200,000 men and 2,500 planes to more than 2 million men and more than 50,000 planes. Includes coverage of the Doolittle Raid, the air war over Germany, and the 8th Air Force. 3 hrs. 15 min. The Giant Unleashed, 1943-1960 – Trace the U.S. Army Air Force from the last three years of World War II through the creation of the U.S. Air Force, the Korean War and the Cold War. Includes coverage of the raid over Ploesti, the B-29 Superfortress, the D-Day invasion, Victory in Europe, the countdown to Tokyo, air power in the Korean War, and the role of Strategic Air Command. 3 hrs. 12 min. U.S. National Star Shirt Featuring a distressed U.S. national star insignia on the front, this super soft, olive drab t-shirt is made of a pre-washed cotton/ polyester blend. $ Now, you can proudly wear the same jacket as today’s “top gun” U.S. Navy pilots! Made from Size 36........#64216E rugged, top Size 38........#64217E grain Size 40 ........#64218E leather Size 42 ........#64219E by the Size 44........#64220E American supplier to the U.S. Size 46........#64221E Navy and Marines, this authentic G-1 brown leather jacket – which has been worn by U.S. Navy flyers since before WWII! – features a full nylon lining; a plush, synthetic mouton collar with closing tab fasteners to create a stand-up collar; a bi-swing back for ease of movement; underarm gussets with three air vents for extra comfort; a heavy-duty brass zipper with a leather pull, two front cargo pockets, and an inside snap pocket; a “USN” perforation on the front windflap; and more.......................$319 each Nearly 6½-Hours on 2 DVDs! 17.95 each Medium......#62708AA Large..........#62709AA X-Large......#62710AA XX-Large....#62711AA Vintage-Style B-15 Pilot Messenger Bag Made of heavyweight, washed cotton canvas, this vintage-style, khaki-colored flight bag features a large main compartment with an inside zippered pocket, a front flap and two side pockets with a hook-andloop closure design, additional front and back zippered pockets, brown leather trim and accents, brass hardware with clips, and an adjustable shoulder strap. 14½"x 11"x 5½"..........................................#63546D $44.95 Nomex Flight Gloves Made of Nomex® (a durable, flame-resistant material worn by astronauts, military pilots, and even race car drivers), these premium quality, black flight gloves include a sheepskin leather palm. Offering the ultimate in comfort, dexterity and protection, they even exceed Small (Size 8)............#64275B USAF specifiMedium (Size 9)........#64276B cations for therLarge (Size 10)..........#64277B mal protection! $ X-Large (Size 11).......#64278B 29.95 each www.HistoricAviation.com U.S. Military “Parking Only” Metal Signs These 24-gauge steel signs are hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint. 12"x 18"; includes mounting holes.....................$19.95 each Air Force – All others will be shot down................#66188A Navy – All others will be sunk................................#66052A Marines – All others will be assaulted...................#66053A Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Military Branches of Ser vice Branches of Service Full-Zip Fleece Hoodies A “Served with Pride” B Flags Show your military heritage! Displaying a branch seal and C “Served with Pride,” these screened polyester flags include reinforced edging and brass grom$ D mets. 5'x 3'.............. 12.95 each A: Air Force...........#65354AA B: Navy...................#65352AA C: Marines.............#65353AA E D: Army..................#65351AA E: Coast Guard.....#65355AA Commemorative Campaign Medals Includes a ribbon bar! A B C D E F G H I J These commemorative medals are minted in bronze with detail on the front and back and include a ribbon with a pin back and a fine ribbon bar. Medals with ribbon are 2¾" long...............$34.95 each A: U.S. Air Force – To honor those who served between 1947 and 2003..................................#6540C B: U.S. Navy – To honor those who served between 1775 and 2003..................................#6541C C: U.S. Marine Corps – To honor those who served between 1775 and 2003......................#6542C D: U.S. Army – To honor those who served between 1775 and 2003..................................#6543C E: Cold War Victory – To honor those who served between September 2, 1945, and December 26, 1991..........................................#6530C F: Overseas Service – To honor those who served outside the U.S. for 30 days or more...............#6531C G: Combat Service – For overseas combat or an expeditionary operation..........................#6532C H: Vietnam Defense – For service in South Vietnam or in direct support in Southeast Asia between 1960 and 1975.................................................#6535C I: American Defense – To honor all who served in the U.S. for more than 30 days...................#6537C J: Honorable Service – To honor those who received an Honorable Discharge from the Active, Guard or Reserve Forces....................#6538C Made of heavyweight 80% cotton/20% polyester fleece, these warm and comfortable, hooded sweatshirts feature an embroidered branch name on the front along with a branch emblem on the left sleeve, a full zipper, pockets, and a hood drawstring......$44.95 each NEW! Marines – Black Medium..............#67279C Large..................#67280C X-Large..............#67281C XX-Large............#67282C Army – Black Medium..............#64134C Large..................#64135C X-Large..............#64136C XX-Large............#64137C Air Force – Navy Blue Medium..............#64146C Large..................#64147C X-Large..............#64148C XX-Large............#64149C “Veteran” Caps Show off your service with pride! These 100% brushed cot- A ton, embroidered, black caps fea-ture a theater-of-war and a ribbon bar on the front, a gold leaf design on the pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap. 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Honoring their selfless service, this bowtie-shaped, 24-gauge steel sign has smooth, rolled edges and includes mounting holes. 27"x 8"...............................................#64326B $21.95 Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds Climb into the cockpit with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force flight demonstration squadrons, the “Blue Angels” and the “Thunderbirds!” Cameras mounted with the pilots provide a firsthand look at what it is like to be one of their chosen few, soaring through the skies and performing spectacular maneuvers. Includes historic footage and a history of America’s finest aerobatic flight squads. 2 hrs. 25 min. total runtime............#V9820C $19.95 U.S. Navy Blue Angels Aircraft Featuring all eight aircraft types – from the F6F Hellcat to the present-day F/A-18 Hornet – flown by the Blue Angels in their 65-year history, this poster is 23½"x 17½"..........................#70693AA $9.95 Blue Angels Cap This embroidered, 80% acrylic/20% wool, navy blue cap features “Blue Angels” on the front, a pre-curved visor framed in yellow, and an adjustable strap. One size fits most..............#62170N $14.95 Buy the F9F Panther Model – Get the F8F “Beetle Bomb” FREE! A B Replicas of aircraft flown by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Die Cast Models “Blue Angels” aerobatic squadron, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, optional-position landing gear, and authentic “Blue Angel” markings. Includes a display stand. A: F8F-1 Bearcat – In January, 1949, an F8F-1 Bearcat – given the name "Beetle Bomb" – was used to represent an enemy aircraft under attack by the Blue Angels. A replica of that airplane, this SkyMax model features a rotating propeller and "Beetle Bomb" on the nose. 6" wingspan...#97208B $29.95 B: F9F-2 Panther – This model of the first jet aircraft employed by the Blue Angels – flown by team leader Lt. Commander Raleigh “Dusty” Rhodes in 1949 – features prototypical wing roots with realistic engine air intakes. 6¼" wingspan...............................................................................................................#87546N $39.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 47 Military Nose Ar t & Pin-Ups Talisman 2013 Pin-Up Girl Calendars Bunny Yeager’s A Collection of Nose Art Bikini Girls of the 1950s Over 650 Photos! Bombshells Campbell & Campbell. Over 650 photographs, many in color, portray the most outrageous, unusual and the most prophetic themes as images of good luck painted on the noses of World War II and Korean War bomber aircraft. 256 pages, 9"x 12", hardcover.............................................#3324C $49.95 Warbirds Pin-Up This full-color wall calendar features beautiful "Bombshells" in a mix of modern and vintage-style clothing photographed with your favorite warbirds! 12"x 9½".........................#80290C $19.95 Fly Navy – For the Boys Shirt Warbird Pinup Girls “Mustangs” Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this highquality, white t-shirt features two screenprinted images of a sultry WWII-style pin-up girl: one on its left front chest and a larger one on its back. $ 19.95 each Back Medium.................................#69406A Large.....................................#69407A X-Large.................................#69408A XX-Large...............................#69409C A B This eye-catching, full-color wall calendar features 12 photographs of beautiful P-51 Mustang fighters accompanied by equally beautiful pinup girls in vintage clothing. Each month even includes a portrait of the featured aircraft on the facing page! 12"x 12"..........................................#80303C $19.95 Pin-Ups Must be 2013 Calendar 18+ to order! This wall calendar features a dozen color photographs and illustrations of naughty but nice pin-up girls from the 1940s and '50s, an era when U.S. fighting men cherished the glamorous beauties as reminders of what they were fighting for. 11¾"x 11¾"; contains nudity, must be age 18+ to order...........................#80309A $13.95 Pin-Ups Gil Elvgren Metal Pin-Up Signs Reminiscent of World War II warbird nose art, these tin signs feature rounded edges and include mounting holes...........................................$14.95 each A: Eve of Destruction – Look out below! 11"x 17"...........................................................#61390AA B: Ready for Duty – She’s ready for duty; are you? 12"x 16"...........................................#61391AA A Pin-Up Girl Thermometers B C With sturdy metal construction that’s perfect for either indoor or outdoor use, these nostalgic thermometers display the temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius. 5"x 17"; made in the USA. $ 19.95 each A: Ready for Anything..................................#66017C B: Beach Girl..................................................#66942C C: Rising Star.................................................#66933C 48 Featuring the pin-up art of Gil Elvgren, whose sweet, sexy, and innocent “girls next door” made him the most loved and respected pin-up artist of his time, these calendars will have you looking forward to each turn-of-the-page!.............$13.95 each Wall – You get a new beautiful lady each month! 11¾"x 11¾"...................................#80283AA Desk With more than 300 images of Elvgren’s classic pinups on your desk, will you be able to resist peeking ahead? 5"x 4½"; includes a base for desktop or wall display..............#80312AA www.HistoricAviation.com Yeager. As a new level of sexual openness developed in America following WWII, revealing two-piece bathing suits began appearing in magazines and on beaches. This lavishly illustrated book features 169 photos of bikiniclad models captured in the 1950s by acclaimed pin-up girl photographer Bunny Yeager, who shares her memories of the era, of models such as Bettie Page, and of her own experience in front of the lens. 144 pages, 8½"x 11", softcover................#21167C $19.95 Bunny Yeager’s Pin-Up Girls of the 1950s Yeager. After building a successful modeling career, Bunny Yeager moved behind the camera to become one of the most renowned glamour photographers in the world. This book is a celebration of the young women with beautiful faces and figures who posed for her in the 1950s. All of the photographs are reproduced as Bunny took them, including full color and beautiful black and white works. 128 pages, 69 color and 108 B&W photos, 8½"x 11", softcover...#5839C $24.95 The Contemporary Illustrated Pin-Up Filled with nearly 300 illustrations from the world’s most popular pin-up artists, this volume not only pays tribute to Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, and other talents of the mid-20th century, it also showcases the new generation of rising stars. With artwork ranging from angels to zombies and burlesque to pop-culture, this collection has a fresh, modern pin-up style for everyone! 128 pages, 297 color illustrations, 8½"x 11", hardcover...........#21191C $34.95 How to Draw & Paint Pin-Ups & Glamour Girls Foster. More than 85 years ago, Walter Foster – a well-known artist, instructor and collector – began producing art instruction books from his home. Featuring original, step-by-step instructional drawings and art tips from several classic Foster titles, this volume is filled with practical advice and easy-to-follow instructions on how to draw and paint a range of female subjects – from the quintessential 1920s flapper girl to a pin-up bikini model – in a variety of media, including pencil, oil and pastel. 128 pages, B&W and color illustrations, 9"x 12", softcover.............#19246B $19.95 Gil Elvgren Pin-Up Mugs Like your coffee “hot?” These 11-ounce, ceramic mugs are your chance A B C to hold three of Gil Elvgren’s classic beauties in your own hands. 4¾" tall; dishwasher and microwave safe......$14.95 each A: Hard to Handle...............................................#72031D B: The Right Number.........................................#72032D C: I’m Not Shy I’m Just Retiring.......................#72033D Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Military Pin-ups / Pop Culture Olivia With Bettie Page 2013 Calendar Featuring Olivia de Bernardini's eye-catching paintings of the unforgettable Bettie Page, this full-color wall calendar is sure to be a favorite! 12"x 12".....................#80282AA $13.95 “Hot Rod Bettie” Metal Sign From the top of her bangs to the tips of her… toes, this is classic Bettie Page, raring to go! 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Airplane Pilot Wood Sign Barnstormer for Hire Make aviation a part of your décor with this nostalgic wood sign offering a variety of services – taxi, air mail, instruction, sightseeing, skywriting and light cargo – and under an early aviator cameo, the temptation, “Ask about my Airshow Extravaganza.” Measures 24"x 18" and is handcrafted in the USA...#60500D $74.95 Personalize it!: Add your name or that of your favorite pilot! Sign and wood name plaque together measure 24"x 24". When ordering, specify name to be painted........#60501E $89.95 Immortal Beaver How One Little Plane Changed the Face of Aviation in Canada Since the 1940s, the de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver has redefined performance, versatility and toughness for modern utility aircraft. This documentary follows the rescue and restoration of “Olivia” – a Beaver that had been resting quietly in the dusty Arizona desert for years – as it tells the history of the remarkable aircraft and its impact on aviation, engineering and society. Includes interviews with Russ Bannock, the test pilot for the prototype Beaver, and modern-day enthusiasts such as actor Harrison Ford. 1 hour...........#V9816C $14.95 Beaver Country Shirt A de Havilland Beaver departs a cozy cabin setting. This 100% preshrunk cotton, moss green t-shirt’s gorgeous image is screenprinted for stunning color and durability. Medium..........#60396C $18.95 Large.............#60397C $18.95 X-Large..........#60398C $18.95 XX-Large........#60399C $19.95 Santa’s Cessna Nona Hengen. Old Saint Nick stands beside his 1946 Cessna 140, readying presents for the next round Special$ Purchase! of Christmas Eve Save 15 on Print deliveries. NEW! 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Often lost in the discussion of aviation pioneers, Walter Hinton achieved numerous “firsts” in an impressive career that rivals the most accomplished of pilots. Based on hours of interviews with Hinton, this volume chronicles his greatest exploits, including his 1919 flight in the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic (eight years before Charles Lindbergh), his crash in the Canadian Arctic (where he was presumed dead), and his piloting of the first New York-to-Rio de Janeiro flight. 256 pages, 22 B&W photos, 6"x 9", softcover...........#32949C $39.95 Spirit of St. Louis Balsa Wood Kit Images of Aviation Nearly a 3-Foot Wingspan! Dayton Aviation The Wright Brothers to McCook Field Keisel. Filled with rare archival images, this photo-history examines civil and military aviation in Dayton, Ohio, from the Wright Brothers’ flights at the turn of the century to the Aviation experiments at McCook Field in the 1920s and the founding of Wright and Patterson Fields in the 1930s. 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Kit A replica of the Lockheed L-10E Electra in which aviaIncludes a tion pioneer Amelia 1963 Amelia Earhart Earhart and navigator Postage Stamp! Fred Noonan were lost during their attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937, this revised and re-issued, 1/53 scale, plastic kit features glazed windows, detailed landing gear, and a choice of five markings (Earhart, Navy, Coast Guard, Delta and Eastern). You even get a genuine, 1963 U.S. Air Mail stamp featuring Earhart and her Electra! 12¼" wingspan; assembly required.......#83251C $29.95 A 52 Both Include a FREE Biography! B A superb reproduction of Charles Lindbergh’s transAtlantic flyer, this 1/16 scale, balsa-wood kit features detailed plastic parts (including engine cowling, wingtips, propellers, and wheels), tissue paper and steel wire, and authentic markings. For display, rubberor gas-powered flight. 34½" wingspan; skill level 5...................................................#8906B $49.95 Coca-Cola “Sends Thirst Flying” Tin Sign Amelia Earhart se! Special Purcha % Save Over 65 Each Special Purcha se! Charles Lindbergh and the Save $10 Rise of American Aviation Kessner. This expansive biography of Charles Lindbergh – an unassuming, 25year-old Air Mail pilot from rural Minnesota – focuses on the far-reaching influence of his May, 1927, non-stop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris, which stunned the world and ushered in America’s age of commercial aviation. 336 pages, 16 B&W photographs, 6"x 9¼", hardcover...........#49277AA Reg: $27.95 Now: $17.95 4 Hours! The Howard Hughes Story This program traces the remarkable life of Howard Hughes, who achieved fame for a wide array of achievements: designing aircraft and setting aviation world records, building a business empire, meeting world leaders, and even directing Hollywood hits. Yet behind the glamour, wealth and fame lurked a troubled man, whose full story is told here. Includes his 1943 film, The Outlaw, starring Jane Russell. Color and B&W, approximately 4 hours...........................#V9250A $9.95 Spruce Goose Hercules HK-1 Metal Sign One of the most ambitious projects in the history of aviation, the Hughes H-4 Hercules, fondly remembered as the “Spruce Goose” (because it was made of wood), made its first and only flight on November 2, 1947. Inspired by vintage aviation poster artwork, this 24-gauge steel sign is made in the USA, has smooth rolled edges, and includes mounting holes. 12"x 16".....................#64252AA $19.95 Spruce Goose The Legend of Pancho Barnes and the Happy Bottom Riding Club Featuring rare footage and interviews with Buzz Aldrin and Chuck Yeager, this documentary profiles Florence “Pancho” Barnes, who became the first female stunt pilot in Hollywood in 1929, shattered Amelia Earhart’s air speed record in 1930, and, in the 1940s and ’50s, entertained the best test pilots in the world at her “Happy Bottom Riding Club” ranch near Edwards AFB. Widescreen, color and B&W. 1 hr. 22 min......................................#V7500C $24.95 Amelia Earhart & Bessie Coleman These 12" tall, posable figures of famed aviatrices Amelia Earhart and Bessie “Queen Bess” Coleman come complete with a realistic flight uniform, plenty of pilot accessories, a 120-page biography with B&W photographs, and a pilot log journal. Reg: $59.95 Now: $19.95 each A: Amelia Earhart – Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and the first civilian to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.....................#61175D B: Bessie Coleman – In 1921, Coleman became the first African-American woman to receive her pilot’s license and the first American woman to hold an international pilot’s license.............................................................#61176D www.HistoricAviation.com The American Aviator Hughes HK-1 (H-4) Flying Boat Manual Designed by Howard Hughes, the legendary H-4 Hercules flying boat – the “Spruce Goose” – was intended to defeat the German U-boat threat during WWII. Originally prepared for the U.S. War Department, this manual – previously classified as “Restricted” – includes both an overview of the famous flying boat’s design and operating instructions for the pilot and flight crew. 170 reformatted pages, B&W photographs and illustrations, 8"x 10", softcover...............#20509B $19.95 The Spruce Goose massive Kit H-4 Hercules flying boat – the “Spruce Goose” – flew only once, but what a sight it was! With a wingspan 100 feet greater than today’s giant C-5A Galaxy and a vertical fin that towered eight stories high, the “Spruce Goose” was one of Howard Hughes’ most ambitious projects. A replica of that legendary aircraft, this 1/200 scale, plastic kit features rotating propellers and floats on the massive wings, authentic markings, a cradle display base similar to the one used for the original, and more. 18½" wingspan; assembly required......................#83814C $24.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Civil Racing Pylon Dusters Includes Special Bonus Feature! This program presents the thrilling, high-speed exploits of daring pilots at the 1932, ’38, ’47 and ’48 National Air Races in Cleveland. You’ll see spectacular pylon racing, the arrival of cross-country racers competing for the Bendix Trophy, and much more, including spins and loops in a Ford Tri-Motor, P-80s performing at 494 mph, and the “Blue Angels” in Bearcats. Includes the bonus film Dole Air Race 1927. Color and B&W, silent and sound. 1 hr. 39 min.............#V8052AA $19.95 Gee Bee R-2 Super Sportster Die Cast Model A replica of one of the two Gee Bee Model R Super Sportster racers built by Granville Brothers Aircraft in 1932, this 1/48 scale, die cast model features finely textured surfaces, simulated metal wing rigging, a rotating propeller, realistic landing gear, and authentic markings, including its famous dice showing Lucky #7. 6" wingspan. #96914N $29.95 Gee Bee Yard Spinner Perfect for your lawn, garden or patio, this Gee Bee racer is actually a yard sculpture whose propeller-spinner rotates in even the slightest breeze! 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Purchas e Eit In 1993, Texaco introduced its first Model – Get theher Book “Wings of Texaco” airplane model/bank Below FREE! as a promotion at its gas stations. The 19th aircraft in that wildly popular series of collectibles, this 1/30 scale, die cast model of a Travel Air Type R “Mystery Ship” – which is based on a plane built in 1930 for Captain Frank Hawks, who dominated the air racing circuit with “Texaco 13” for several years – features a realistic engine front with a rotating LIMITED EDITION propeller, movable wing flaps, Texaco markings, and a Display Stand Included! coin slot with a key. 11" wingspan; includes a $ display stand.........................................#87486N 59.95 Brushed Metal Version – This model is also available in a handsome, brushed metal finish.................#87500N $79.95 And now, when you buy either model from Historic Aviation, you also get Mystery Ship! History of the Travel Air Type R Racing Planes FREE! It examines the history of each of the five Mystery Ships and their colorful pilots, including Jimmy Doolittle, Frank Hawks and “Pancho” Barnes. 112 pages, 135 photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover. Wings of Texaco Die Cast Banks In 1993, Texaco introduced its first "Wings of Texaco" airplane model/bank as a promotion at its gas stations. The 18th aircraft in that series, this 1/43 scale, die cast model of a Lockheed Sirius 8A – Brushed which was based on a Metal Finish! plane designed and built for Charles Lindbergh in 1929 – features textured surfaces, a realistic engine front with a rotating propeller, movable wing flaps, Texaco markings, a coin slot and a key, and more. 12" wingspan; LIMITED EDITION includes a display stand. Standard Edition..............................#90079C $49.95 Special Edition – This version has a beautiful brushed metal finish!..........................#90080C $69.95 “The Racing Age” Metal Sign This balsa kit of the famed Wedell-Williams racer includes more than 90 laser-cut balsa parts; vacuummolded parts; lightweight covering tissue and peeland-stick decals; and full size plans with step-by-step instructions. 24" wingspan when assembled; for display or rubber-powered flight.....#8979B $49.95 Wedell-Williams Gilmore Red Lion Shirt Made of a 50% cotton/50% polyester blend, this premium quality, screen-printed, white t-shirt features a small profile of the “Gilmore Red Lion” – a WedellWilliams Model 44 Back that, piloted by Roscoe Turner, took first place in the 1934 Thompson Trophy Race – on the front and, on the back, larger profiles of the front and side of that speedy racer.....................$19.95 each Medium..............#62472A X-Large.............#62474A Large.................#62473A XX-Large...........#62475C Hall’s Bulldog Racer Kit LIMITED EDITION 1930-1932 Texaco Buddy “L” Auto Wrecker Stamped Steel Bank Founded in 1901 as the Texas Fuel Company, Texaco became, in 1928, the first to sell its gasoline nationwide under a single brand name. The first release in a new series of six Texaco vehicles, this stamped steel bank beautifully replicates a vintage Buddy “L” toy brand 1930-1932 Texaco Auto Wrecker right down to the driver’s compartment, movable tow hook, disc wheels with embossed spokes and realistically treaded tires, and authentic Texaco markings. Includes a coin slot, a lock with a key, and a certificate of authenticity. 8" long.........................#94608AA $49.95 Gilmore Red Lion Balsa Kit A replica of the gull-wing Hall “Bulldog” racer developed and flown by former Granville Brothers chief engineer and designer Robert L. Hall in the 1932 Thompson Trophy race, this revised and re-issued, 1/32 scale, plastic kit features a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, a realistic Pratt & Whitney Wasp Jr. engine, landing gear spats, and authentic markings. 9½" wingspan; 60+ parts, assembly required..............#9217B $28.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 53 Civil Airships / Flying Boats China Clipper Hindenburg Display Model Over 5-Feet Long! This hand-assembled, museum quality model recreating the Hindenburg LZ 129 airship as she appeared shortly before her disastrous end in 1937 features a silk-stretched wood frame, 600 joints, and a surface sheen that replicates the appearance of the powdered aluminum and varnish finish of the original. Measures an impressive 65" long and 14¼" tall; arrives ready to hang..........#8878B $589 Smaller Hindenburg Display Model – Same great features as above, but with a 44¼" length and 9" height.....................................................#8883B $349 LZ 129 Hindenburg The Most Famous Airship of All Time Containing newsreels, outtakes, company films and private motion pictures, this collection features the Hindenburg in all of its finest moments – including rare footage in South America – with only one minute of footage of the ship’s final flight. B&W, 1 hour....#V9501B $19.95 The Hindenburg In this 1975 thriller depicting a conspiracy that leads to the destruction of the famous German airship Hindenburg in 1937, George C. Scott stars as a Luftwaffe colonel who boards the Zeppelin with intentions of protecting it during its voyage. The spectacular crash is faithfully recreated with Academy Award-winning effects and sound. Co-stars Anne Bancroft, Burgess Meredith and Charles Durning. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 3.0 Surround, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 6 min......................................#V9336E $14.95 Special Purchase! Save 50% The Zeppelin Story Christopher. In the 1930s, the silver Zeppelins ruled the skies, crossing the Atlantic on a regular basis with a style and elegance not seen before or since in air travel. This heavily illustrated book examines the development and service of those Zeppelin airships, from their conception through the fiery destruction of the Hindenburg that put an end to lighter-thanair passenger travel. 128 pages, 45 color and 45 B&W photographs, 7½"x 5", hardcover.............................................#29926D $15.95 Deutsche Zeppelin-Reederei LIMITED EDITION Jupp Wiertz. “To North America in 2 Days” proclaims this advertisement for the Deutsche ZeppelinReederei company’s Graf Zeppelin and Hindenburg transatlantic service. Jupp Wiertz, one of the most famous German poster masters of his era, painted this view of one of their dirigibles over New York. Hand numbered reproduction poster measures 18"x 24".................................................#70234B $39.95 Dornier Do-X, Amsterdam, 1930 Clyde Sunderland. This stunning poster displays the massive Dornier Do-X flying boat with its 12 Curtiss Conqueror V-12 engines at rest. 24"x 19".....................#7474N Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95 A Flying Boat Die Cast Models C Replicas of pre-World War II flying boats, these 1/350 scale models will be wonderful additions to your collection. Display stands included. B A: Dornier Do-X – This model replicates the huge flying boat that, in 1929, was the largest airliner of its day. 5½" wingspan................................................................................#91180B $16.95 B: Boeing B-314 – This model replicates the epitome of luxurious international air travel of the late 1930s. Featuring authentic Pan Am markings, it has a 5¼" wingspan...........................................................#91181B $14.95 C: Kawanishi H6K – This model replicates the H6K “Mavis” – a World War II-era Japanese flying boat used for long range patrols. 5¼" wingspan........................................................................................#91231B $14.95 54 www.HistoricAviation.com Pan Am’s Conquest of the Pacific This documentary presents the compelling story of Pan American Airways’ conquest of the Pacific. You’ll learn about the first plane to be christened a Pan Am Clipper; meet legendary figures such as Juan Trippe, Igor Sikorsky and Charles Lindberg; and view stunning, neverbefore-seen archival footage of the famous Sikorsky S-40 and S-42, Martin M-130, Boeing 314 and Sikorsky’s last flying boat: the VS-44. 1 hour.............................#V8551C $24.95 Early Airliners Hawaiian Shirt This irresistible genuine Hawaiian shirt features a variety of Golden Age airliners – from Boeing and Sikorsky flying boats to the Ford Tri-Motor – Medium..................#69049C $44.95 all flying Large.....................#69050C $44.95 against a X-Large..................#69051C $44.95 beautiful $ backdrop of XX-Large...............#69052C 49.95 the islands themselves. Generously cut, this green shirt is made of a fine, washable cotton/rayon blend. “Smuggler Imports” Metal Sign Stocked with South American coffee beans, a Sikorsky S-42 flying boat makes the flight back to the United States in the late 1930s. Inspired by vintage air travel advertisements, this 24-gauge steel sign is made in the USA, measures 12"x 16", and includes mounting holes...........................#64255AA $19.95 Made of Philippine Sikorsky S-42 mahogany Display Model and other high quality materials, this beautiful, 1/72 scale model of the Sikorsky S-42 transoceanic flying boat – which was designed for Pan American Airways in the 1930s by Igor Sikorsky and Charles Lindbergh – is hand painted and detailed, measures 11¼" long with a 19¾" wingspan, Special and includes a Purchase! display...#97101D Save $30 Reg: $229 Now: $199 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Civil Propliners “Ford Motor Company” Metal Sign Featuring the original Ford logo from 1903, this nostalgic tin sign measures 16"x 12½" and includes mounting holes..................#66871A $11.95 Ford Tri-Motor Saga This Historic Aviation production showcases vintage footage of the Ford Tri-Motor – the “Tin Goose!” B&W, silent and sound, 50 minutes.............#V8054AA $14.95 Coast to Coast – Fly the Ford Tri-Motor from coast to coast in 46 hours! Start at night on a railroad sleeper car then transfer to the Tri-Motor for daylight flight. Cruise over the Grand Canyon as Col. Lindbergh flies alongside in a Curtiss biplane. Finally, arrive at Glendale Air Terminal to be greeted by Amelia Earhart. 1927 Ford Air Tours – Covers the arrival of the planes at the Boston leg of the tour. You’ll view Eddie Stinson in his “Detroiter,” Wacos, Travel Airs, and the Ford Tri-Motor. Construction of the Ford Tri-Motor – Follow the Ford Tri-Motor along the assembly line then watch the “big bird” perform on floats! Daredevils of the Air – Most likely shot at the 193335 Cleveland National Air Races, this footage features all the aerobatic greats, including Harold Johnson in his Ford Tri-Motor. Over 3-Foot in Wingspan! Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT Display Model Special Purchase! Save $90 This museum quality, 1/23 scale model of a Ford Tri-Motor 5-AT – the “Tin Goose,” which was the first all-metal plane as well as the first to have one continuous wing and an enclosed cockpit – features real corrugated aluminum covering the lightweight frame, glazed windows, realistic Pratt & Whitney Wasp C 9-cylinder radial engines, prototypical rudder and elevator control wires, metal landing gear with real rubber tires, and more. Measures 26¼" long with a 40" wingspan and arrives ready to display on the included stand...#88031E Reg: $589 Now: $499 1927 Ford Tri-Motor Die Cast Bank A replica of a Phillips 66 Aviation corporate aircraft from the late 1920s, this 1/78 scale, die cast model of a Ford Tri-Motor – a civilian and military transport introduced in 1926 – features the original’s corrugated surfaces, realistic Pratt & Whitney Wasp C engine fronts with rotating propellers, intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real rubber tires, and authentic markings. With a cleverly hidden coin slot, it even holds your spare change! 12" wingspan; includes a display stand.........................#90096C $59.95 Replicas of propliners operated by British European Airways, these 1/72 scale, die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, realistic landing gear, a razor-sharp livery with authentic BEA markings, and a display stand. SALE! British European Airways Die Cast Models Save $30 B A LIMITED EDITION A: DH.89A Dragon Rapide – A replica of a twin-engine de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide (Britain's most successful short-haul airliner of the 1930s) operated by British European Airways, this model features simulated fabric-covered surfaces; intricate wire wing rigging; extended landing gear; and authentic markings, including the Royal Mail emblem on the tail. 8" wingspan.....................................#96228B $39.95 B: Douglas DC-3 – Modeled after “Charles Samson,” a Pionair-class DC-3 flown by British European Airways in the late 1940s and 1950s, this replica features engraved panel lines and optional position landing gear with real rubber tires. 15¾" wingspan......................#92313D Reg: $119 Now: $88.95 Douglas Propliners Skyleaders, DC-1 to DC-7 Francillon. The Douglas Aircraft Company, with propliners ranging from the early model, single-engine DC-1 to the powerful, four-engine DC-7 capable of nonstop service across the North Atlantic, was at the forefront of aviation in the 20th century. Filled with stunning photographs, detailed technical illustrations, and full-color profiles of Douglas aircraft in the airline liveries of the period, this volume also includes comprehensive appendices with production details, serial and constructor numbers, specifications, and more. 360 pages, 200 B&W and 200 color photographs, 9"x 11¼", hardcover............#19862C $49.95 Classic Cockpits “Mile High Club” Metal Sign Now that’s a frequent flyer program worth joining! Hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, this 24gauge steel sign measures 12"x 18" and includes mounting holes. #66427A $19.95 Douglas DC-3 Heritage Cap Flying the Legendary DC-3 This program puts you into the cockpit of a 1942-built DC-3 for a thrilling pilot’s-eye view of a training flight! You’ll join the pilots on a walk around, work through the checklists, start the big Pratt & Whitney R-1830 radial engines, taxi out and take off, listen in to the cockpit conversation and learn valuable handling tips, practice a touch-and-go, then bring the aircraft in for landing. Widescreen, 1 hour..................................................#V7774AA $19.95 Made of 100% cotton twill, this embroidered and screenprinted, navy blue cap features a Douglas DC-3 propliner and "Douglas DC-3" on the front, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable fabric strap with a metal buckle and a stitched tuck enclosure. Unstructured for ultimate comfort, one size fits most...................#68374N $15.95 Douglas Propliner Die Cast Models LIMITED EDITION A B C Displaying the evolution of early model Douglas Aircraft Company propliners, these 1/200 scale, die cast replicas feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engines fronts with rotating propellers, plastic detail parts, a beautifully painted livery with razor-sharp markings, and a display stand. A: NEW! DC-2 – The predecessor to the massively successful DC-3, the 14-seat, twin-engine DC-2 was introduced in 1934 to compete against the Boeing 247 in the fledgling commercial air-travel market. A replica of the first DC-2 delivered to American Airlines, this Hobby Master model features optionalposition landing gear and an authentic 1930s orange “lightning bolt” livery. 5" wingspan......#98840B $49.95 B: NEW! DC-3 – With its lasting impact on the airline industry and its extensive use in World War II, the twin-engine DC-3 was one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. A replica of “Mainliner O’Conner,” a DC-3 flown by United Airlines as an executive transport after WWII, this model features extended landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real rubber tires and an authentic livery. 5¾" wingspan..........................................................................................................................#94671B $44.95 C: DC-4 – A replica of a four-engine DC-4 – Douglas’ first four-engine propliner – flown by Delta Air Lines from 1946 to 1953, this Hobby Master model features optional-position landing gear and an authentic 1940s livery, including “U.S. Mail Air Express” on the tail. 7" wingspan.................................#98675B $59.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 55 Civil National / Pan American Commercial Aircraft Special LIMITED EDITION Boeing 707-300 Die Cast Model Purcha$se! 2013 Calendar A replica of a Qantas Airways 707-300 – Save 30 This wall calendar brings you a stretched version of the 707 – in the 12 months of commercial air“Qantastic Christmas” livery from 1977, craft (including a Continental this 1/200 scale, die cast InFlight 200 757, a China Airlines 747model features simulated cockpit and 400 in a Boeing factory livcabin windows; realistic engine nacelles ery with CAL’s famous plum with visible fan blades; antennas, simulated lights, a blossom on the tail, a FedEx tail-mounted pitot tube, and other fine add-on parts; MD-11, and many others) from intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real around the world, painted in some of today’s most colorful rubber tires; and razor-sharp markings, including Qantas’ flying kangaroo logo on the tail. liveries! 15½"x 12"...................................................#80299A $14.95 9¼" long.............................................................................................#89538C Reg: $129 Now: $99 se! Special Purcha $ Save Over 25 National Airlines A National Airlines B727-100 Sun King! Shirts With a National Airlines 727100 airplane, a systems map and the slogan, “We’re going to fly you like you’ve never been flown before” Medium............#61318D $21.95 printed on Large...............#61319D $21.95 the front, this 100% X-Large............#61320D $21.95 cotton, $ XX-Large.........#61321D 24.95 naturalcolored t-shirt is a great way to show off your love for the way things used to be. Replicas of airliners flown by National Airlines, these premium quality, 1/200 scale, die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine detail parts; intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real B rubber tires; and an authentic National LIMITED EDITION Airlines livery with “Sun King” tail insignia. A: NEW! Boeing 727-200 – This replica of “Elaine” features a prototypical T-tail. 9¼" long; includes a metal display stand........#94672B $59.95 B: Douglas DC-10-30 – This InFlight 200 model of the most widely produced variant of the DC-10 has rotating fan blades! 10¼" long....................................................#89532B Reg: $175 Now: $149 National Airlines Die Cast Models Replicas of National Airlines aircraft, these 1/400 scale, die cast models feature textured surfaces, simulated cockpit and cabin windows, detailed engine nacelles and extended landing gear.......................................$29.95 each A A: Boeing 727-100 – This model of the narrowB body Boeing 727 tri-jet that first flew in 1963 and, for more than a decade, was the most produced commercial jet airliner in the world features a prototypical T-tail and an authentic 1960’s livery. 3¼" wingspan.....................................................................................................#94557A B: Douglas DC-8-50 – This model of the definitive short-fuselage “-50” variant of the DC-8, which had the same engines that powered the vast majority of 707s wears the razor-sharp National Airlines livery with “Sun King” markings. 4¼" wingspan........................................................................................................................................#92472B LIMITED EDITION National Airlines Die Cast Models LIMITED EDITION PAN AMERICAN Pan American World Airways A Images of a Great Airline Baldwin. This lavishly illustrated book examines significant events and “firsts” in Pan Am’s history, from its beginnings in the 1920s through World War II, the piston era and the jet age, including the arrival of the Boeing 747 and the end of the iconic airline. You’ll view rare photographs, vintage advertising and timetables, baggage strap tags, and much more. 128 pages, color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover.......#10344C $39.95 B Pan American Wide-Body Models Based on wide-body jetliners flown by Pan American World Airways, these 1/200 scale models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine nacelles, extended landing gear with real rubber tires, and a razor-sharp livery with Pan Am’s familiar blue globe on the tail. A: NEW! McDonnell Douglas DC-10 – This plastic model of “Glory of the Skies,” a DC-10-30 acquired by Pan Am through its 1980 purchase of National Airlines, is 10¼" long and includes a wood display stand..................................................................#93138D $99.95 Boeing 747SP – A replica of “Clipper Constitution,” this die cast metal model of an ultra-long-range 747 has rotating fan blades and steerable nose gear. 11¾" wingspan; includes a metal display stand..............#94654B $119 Pan American Die Cast Models A B LIMITED EDITION 56 These 1/400 scale die cast models of Boeing airliners operated by Pan American World Airways feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine nacelles, extended landing gear, and an authentic livery, including Pan Am’s familiar blue globe on the tail. A: NEW! 727-100 – This replica of “Jet Clipper Betsy Ross,” a Boeing 727-100 that was delivered to Pan Am in May, 1967, and served in the fleet until 1983, features an authentic Pan Am 1960s livery....................................................................#94674B $29.95 B: 747SP – A replica of “Clipper Young America” – the aircraft that circumnavigated the globe for Pan Am’s 50th anniversary in 1977 – with its “Flight 50” logo, this model features a razor-sharp Pan Am “Billboard” livery. 5¾" wingspan................#94554A $44.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Civil Easter n / Branif f / TWA LIMITED EDITION Replicas of aircraft operated by Eastern Air B Lines, these 1/200 scale, die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engines with rotating propellers or C detailed nacelles; fine add-on detail parts; extended landing gear with free-rolling wheels D A Eastern Air Lines Die Cast Models and real rubber tires; and an authentic livery. C: Boeing 727-100 – These premium quality InFlight 200 models of Boeing 727A: NEW! Douglas DC-3 – Operated by Eastern Air Lines in the 100s – a narrow-body tri-jet first flown in 1963 – feature Eastern Air Lines’ 1970s 1940s, this DC-3 features a razor-sharp “Red Falcon” livery. “hockey stick” livery and a limited edition collector’s card. 8" wingspan. 5¾" wingspan; includes a metal display stand.......#94670B $44.95 White..........................#89633N $99.95 Polished..........................#89632A $119 B: Douglas DC-9-30 – This model of a DC-9-30 (a twin-engine jetliner first flown in 1965) features steerable nose gear and D: Douglas DC-10-30 – This InFlight 200 model of a DC-10-30 features engine Eastern Air Lines’ 1970s white “hockey stick” livery with special bicentennial nacelles with rotating fan blades, steerable nose gear, and Eastern Air Lines’ markings. 7" wingspan; includes a metal display stand..................#94573A $59.95 1970s silver “hockey stick” livery. 10" wingspan........ ......................#89606B $179 BRANIFF INT ERNATIONAL LIMITED EDITION Braniff Propliner Die Cast Models These 1/200 scale, die cast Hobby Master models of propliners operated by Braniff A International Airways feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, optional-position landing gear, fine detail parts, an authentic livery, and a display stand. A: NEW! Douglas DC-7C – A replica of a DC-7C that Braniff flew on “El Dorado” – named after the mythical “lost city of gold” – service flights to South America in the 1960s, this model has realistic radial engine fronts and authentic markings, including an El Dorado emblem. 7½" wingspan.........#98869B $69.95 B Sentimental Journey Stan Stokes. Soaring past the Golden Gate Bridge, a Lockheed L-1049G Super Constellation – one of the last piston-powered commercial airliners – operated by Trans World Airlines departs San Francisco in 1957. Metal Sign – Hand-distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, this 24-gauge steel sign measures 18"x 12" and includes mounting holes...........#66415C $24.95 Print – This 16"x 11½", limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist............................................#7752A $39.95 You’ve got to have this one in your model airliner collection! A replica of the “747 Braniff Place,” which, as the 100th Boeing 747 built, was the flagship of Braniff International Airways beginning in 1971, this incredibly detailed, 1/144 scale, plastic model features clear cutBeige away sections that let you view the airliner’s fully-outfitted interior! #89711B #89708B Additional fine features Red include realistic engine nacelles, correct seat colors, an authentic livery, and #89712B more. 19¼" long with a #89709B 16¼" wingspan; includes a Orange stylish, metal display stand. Minor assembly required. #94481E #89713B Reg: $119.95 Now: $99.95 #89710B B: Lockheed L-188 Electra – In 1955, Braniff placed orders for nine of Lockheed’s “Jet Power Electras.” This model of the first of those L-188s – which was delivered to the airline in 1959 – features realistic Allison 501-D13 turboprop engines. 6" wingspan....................#98399AA $59.95 Blue Under new leadership in 1965, Braniff DC-8 “Jelly Bean” Fleet Braniff International Airways developed their “End of the Plain Plane” campaign, shelving their traditional red, white, Yellow and blue livery in favor of Lime Green...#89714B eye-catching paint schemes. LIMITED EDITION Replicas of McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62 – a long-range variant of the narrow-body DC-8 – jetliners operated by Braniff in the late 1960s and 1970s, Green these 1/200 scale, die cast InFlight 200 models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine detail parts; intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and rubber tires; an authentic “jelly bean” livery; and a collector’s card. 9½" long....$129 each Trans World Airlines Special Purchase! Save $20 Boeing 747-127 Cutaway Model “TWA Super G Constellations” Shirt Made of 100% cotton, this ash-colored t-shirt features the TWA logo and the famous L-1049G Super Constellation printed on the front. What a great way to show your love for the way things used to be!.......$24.95 each Medium...........................#61322C Large.............................#61323C X-Large........................#61324C XX-Large....................#61325C L-1049G Die Cast Model A replica of “Star of the Thames,” an L-1049 Super Constellation flown by Trans World Airlines, this 1/200 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, optionalposition landing gear, a display stand, and an authentic TWA livery. 7½" wingspan...............................#98676B $59.95 These 1/200 scale, die cast models of air- Trans World Airlines liners operated by Trans World Airlines feaDie Cast Models ture simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine; antennas, simulated lights, A and other fine add-on parts; intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real LIMITED EDITION rubber tires; and an authentic livery. A: NEW! Boeing 727-200 – This model of a 727 operated by TWA in 1996-97 features St.Louis Rams nose art (TWA bought the naming rights to the Rams’ home field, Trans World Dome, in the 1990s) and a limited edition collector’s card...#89548N $69.95 B: Boeing 757-200 – This 757-200 replica wears TWA’s final livery in 2001. 9¼" long; includes a metal display stand...................................................#94587A $69.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 B 57 Civil American / Continental / United Displaying the evolution American Airlines of American Die Cast Models Airlines airliners from the 1950s A to today, these 1/200 scale, die cast models feature simuC B lated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engines fronts with rotating propellers or detailed nacelles with visible fan blades, fine detail parts, and a beautifully painted livery with razor-sharp markings. A: Douglas DC-6B – A replica of “Flagship Oklahoma City,” a DC-6B flown by American from 1951-64, this Hobby Master model features optional-position landing gear and an authentic “lightning bolt” livery. 7" wingspan; includes a display stand........................................#98752A $64.95 B: Lockheed L-188 Electra Also made by Hobby Master, this model has optional-position landing gear, American Airlines’ sparkling polished metal finish with “Flagship Los Angeles” markings, and a display stand. 6" wingspan...................#98348N $59.95 American Airlines Special Purchase! Save 50% American Airlines 1/400 Scale Die Cast Models A B Displaying American Airlines’ transition from propliners to jetliners, these 1/400 scale, die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, optional-position landing gear, a razor-sharp AA livery, and a display stand. You even get a handsome collector’s tin! Reg: $29.95 Now: $14.95 each A: Lockheed L-188 Electra – The Lockheed L-188 Electra was developed to meet a 1954 American Airlines requirement for a domestic, short- to medium-range airliner seating 75 to 100 passengers. A replica of American’s “Flagship Tucson,” this model features rotating propellers. 3" long...............................................#94427N B: NEW! Boeing 707-123 – Introduced into service in 1958, the Boeing 707 – the first American turbine-engine airliner – dominated passenger air transport in the 1960s and is generally credited with ushering in the Jet Age. A replica of a 707-123 flown by American, this model features realistic engine nacelles. 4¼" long.............................#94625N Continental Airlines LIMITED EDITION Continental Airlines Die Cast Models A B Replicas of Boeing jetliners flown by Continental Airlines, these premium quality, 1/200 scale, die cast InFlight 200 models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine add-on detail parts; intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real rubber tires; a polished metal belly and a “Golden Jet” livery; and a limited edition collector’s card. A: 707-300 – The Boeing 707, introduced in 1958, is generally credited with ushering in the Jet Age. 9¼" long.................................#89596A $149 B: 727-100 – First flown in 1963, the Boeing 727 was, for more than a decade, the most-produced commercial jet airliner in the world. 8" long............#89584A $119 Back Medium.............#68797D $21.95 Large.................#68798D $21.95 X-Large.............#68799D $21.95 XX-Large...........#68800D $24.95 58 E LIMITED EDITION C: NEW! Boeing 737-800 – Wearing the current AA livery, this InFlight 200 model of a Boeing 737-800 features intricate landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real rubber tires, a polished metal fuselage with razor-sharp printing, and a limited edition collector’s card. 7¾" long..........#89716A $119 D: NEW! Boeing 767-200 – A replica of “Flagship Independence,” this Boeing 767-200 model has rotating metal fan blades, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires and steerable nose gear, and a polished metal body with a “Support Our Troops” ribbon on the tail. 9½" long; includes a metal display stand....#94675A $79.95 E: NEW! McDonnell Douglas MD-11 – This newly tooled, die cast metal and plastic Hobby Master model features optional-position landing gear, a present-day AA livery, and a metal weight for added heft. 11½" long; includes a display stand................#98849A $119 United Air Lines United Air Lines Die Cast Models Replicas of airliners flown by United Air B Lines, these 1/200 scale, A die cast Hobby Master models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine fronts with rotating propellers, fine add-on detail parts, optional-position landing gear, a natural metal finish, authentic United Air lines markings, and a display stand. A: Douglas DC-4 – A replica of “Mainliner Lake Ontario,” a DC-4 (and ex-USAAF C-54B) operated by United from 1946 until 1957, this model features a gorgeous livery from 1946. 7" wingspan............................#98553B $59.95 B: Boeing B-377 – A replica of “Mainliner Hawaii,” a B-377 Stratocruiser flown by United from its 1949 delivery until 1954, this model has an 8½" wingspan...#98570A $64.95 United Airlines Die Cast Models Continental “Golden Jet 707” Shirt “The proud bird with the golden tail!” Made of 100% pre-shrunk cotton, this screen-printed, white t-shirt features “Continental Airlines” on the front and, on the back, the golden tail of one of Continental’s Boeing 707 jetliners. D LIMITED EDITION A B Replicas of jetliners flown by United Airlines, these 1/200 scale, die cast InFlight 200 models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine add-on detail parts; intricate landing gear with freerolling wheels and real rubber tires; and an authentic United Airlines “Rainbow” livery with razor-sharp printing; and a limited edition collector’s card. A: Boeing 737-200 – 6" long.........................................................................#89588B $79.95 B: Boeing 727-100 – 8" long.........................................................................#89509A $99.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Civil Delta & Its Predecessors Western Airlines Western Airlines Die Cast Models Replicas of jetliners operated by Western Airlines, these premium quality, 1/200 scale, die cast InFlight 200 models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine nacelles, extended LIMITED EDITION landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real rubber tires, an authentic Western Airlines “Flying W” livery, and a limited edition collector’s card. A: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 – This model of a McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 jetliner features engine nacelles with rotating fan blades, steerable nose gear, and razor-sharp printing, including “The Londoner” on the nose. 11" long................................................#89587B $179 B: Boeing 737-200 – This replica of a -200 variant of the Boeing 737 – which, with more than 6,500 aircraft built since 1968, is the most widely produced jetliner series – has a polished metal finish. 6" long...........#89610A $99.95 C: Boeing 727-200 – This model of a 727 delivered to Western in 1969 features a prototypical T-tail and a polished metal finish. 9¼" long......................#89513A $119 A B C REPUBLIC AIRLINES The Republic Airlines Story 1945-1986 Love. This heavily illustrated book examines Republic and its predecessor lines, which came together to form one of the finest national Over 250 Photos! airlines that ever spanned this nation. You’ll learn the history of Wisconsin Central Airlines, North Central Airlines, Southern Airways, Hughes Airwest, Southwest Airways, Pacific Air Lines, West Coast Airlines, Bonanza Air Lines, and others as you review their route maps, logos, fleets, and facilities. 160 pages, 250+ color and B&W photos, 8½"x 11", hardcover................#21187C $49.95 Convair CV-580 Die Cast Model Introduced in 1958, Lockheed’s L-188 Electra, L-188 Electra Die Cast Model with a modest 170 units built, was the first large turboprop airliner produced in the U.S. A replica of an L-188 Electra delivered to Western Airlines – a large west coast airline that, in late 1986, merged with Delta Air Lines – in 1961, this 1/200 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, separately applied plastic detail parts, optional position landing gear, and a gorgeous livery with Western’s pre-1970s “Indian head” logo painted on the nose. 6¼" long; includes a display stand.......................#98882B $69.95 LIMITED EDITION A replica of a Convair CV-580 operated by Republic Airlines in the 1980s, this 1/200 scale, die cast model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows; rotating propellers; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine add-on parts; rolling wheels with rubber tires and steerable nose gear; a display stand; and an authentic livery. 6¼" wingspan...........................#94585B $49.95 NEW! Boeing 727-200 Die Cast Model – A replica of a Boeing 727-200 flown by Republic Airlines prior to the company’s merger with Northwest in 1986, this 1/400 scale, die cast model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine nacelles, extended landing gear, and an authentic livery. 4½" long............................#94693A $29.95 Douglas DC-9-14 Die Cast Model Northeast Airlines Die Cast Models NORTHEAST Replicas of “Yellowbird” airliners operated LIMITED EDITION by Northeast B Airlines prior to A its 1972 merger with Delta Air Lines, these die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine detail parts; a prototypical T-tail; and an authentic Northeast livery. A: Douglas DC-9-31 – Designed for frequent, short flights, the Douglas DC-9 was introduced into service in late 1965. This 1/200 scale model features free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires and steerable nose gear. 7" long; includes a metal display stand..................................#94589B $49.95 B: NEW! Boeing 727-200 – The Boeing 727 tri-jet first flew in 1963 and, for more than a decade, was the most produced commercial jet airliner in the world. This 1/400 scale model is 4½" long and has extended landing gear....................................#94678A $29.95 “Fly Northeast Yellowbirds” Shirt Back You don’t see these big birds anymore! Made of 100% cotton, this screen-printed, yellow t-shirt features “Fly Northeast Yellowbirds” and a list of Northeast’s destinations on the front and, on the back, “Catch a Yellowbird!” along with profiles of aircraft in Northeast’s fleet. Medium.............#68789D $21.95 Large.................#68790D $21.95 X-Large.............#68791D $21.95 XX-Large...........#68792D $24.95 LIMITED EDITION Designed for frequent, short flights, the Douglas DC-9 first flew in February, 1965, and was introduced into service later that year. A replica of a DC-9-14 operated by Northwest in the 1990s and early 2000s, this model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine detail parts; free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires and steerable nose gear, and a “bowling shoe” livery. 6¼" long; includes a display stand......................#94679B $49.95 Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines Die Cast Models A B LIMITED EDITION Replicas of jetliners operated by Delta Air Lines, these 1/200 scale, die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows; realistic engine nacelles; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine detail parts; and a razor-sharp livery. Each includes a stand to optionally display your model “in flight.” A: Airbus A310-324 – A shortened derivative of the A300, the Airbus A310 twin-engine widebody first flew in 1992. A replica of an A310 operated by Delta, this Hobby Master model has fine details such as streamlined flap mechanisms and wingtip fences, optional-position landing gear, and more. 9" long....#98750A $99.95 B: NEW! Lockheed L-1011-385-1 – Introduced in April, 1972, the L-1011 TriStar was Lockheed’s entrant into the commercial widebody passenger jet market, competing with the Boeing 747 and the McDonnell Douglas DC-10. A replica of a Delta L-1011-385-1, this model has free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires and steerable nose gear. 10½" long........#94680B $99.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 59 Civil U.S . Air / Buf falo Airways / Getaways Ice Pilots NWT U.S. Airways 1980s Die Cast Models Replicas of aircraft operated by U.S. Airways, these LIMITED EDITION LIMITED EDITION 1/200 scale, die cast models feature a polished metal fuselage with simulated cockpit and cabin windows and a prototypical T-tail; A C realistic engine nacelles; simulated lights and other LIMITED EDITION B fine detail parts; extended landing gear with free-rolling wheels and real rubber tires; an authentic, late-1980s USAir livery; and a metal display stand. A: Boeing 727-200 – Debuting in 1964, Boeing’s 727 was, for more than a decade, the most-produced commercial jet airliner in the world. 9¼" long...................................#94664A $69.95 B: Douglas DC-9-30 – First flying in 1965, the Douglas DC-9-30 was designed for frequent, short flights. 7" long.............................................................................................................................................#94683B $49.95 C: Fokker F-100 – Introduced in 1986, the Fokker F-100 had strong initial sales due to its low operating costs and little competition in the short-range, 100-seat class. 7" long.........................................#94684A $59.95 U.S. Airways Present-Day Die Cast Models New Tooling! A LIMITED EDITION B LIMITED EDITION Wearing U.S. Airways’ current livery, these 1/200 scale, die cast jetliners feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine nacelles with visible fan blades, free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires and steerable nose gear, and a razor-sharp livery with a “Star Alliance” logo. A: Airbus A330-200 – Introduced by Airbus in 1994, the wide-body A330 was designed to compete in the Extended-range, Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards (ETOPS) market. This newly-tooled replica of an Airbus A330-200 includes realistic winglets. 11¾” wingspan; includes a metal and wood display stand...........................#94685B $99.95 B: Embraer ERJ-145 – The ERJ family of regional jets – each powered by two turbofan engines – is produced by the Brazilian aerospace company Embraer. A replica of a U.S. Airways Express ERJ-145 operated by Chautauqua Airlines, this model has a prototypical T-tail. 5¾" long; includes a metal display stand............................................#94686B $49.95 Medium...........#68801D $21.95 Large...............#68802D $21.95 X-Large...........#68803D $21.95 XX-Large.........#68804D $24.95 U.S. Airways A-330 Shirt “Fly with US.” Made of 100% cotton, this screen-printed, ice-gray t-shirt features the newest international airliner in U.S. Airways’ fleet, the Airbus A-330-300. In Canada’s Northwest Territories, a few brave pilots with Buffalo Airways risk their lives using WWII-era propliners to haul people, fuel, and vital supplies to distant outposts under the harshest conditions. In these 3-DVD sets, which contain 13 episodes each, you’ll meet these pilots and watch them work across the beautiful yet dangerous Canadian frontier. Widescreen, 9 hrs. 45 min. total runtime for each season.................$39.95 each Season 1 – Includes bonus documentaries and photos stills..........................................#V7435C Season 2 – Includes bonus shorts on recreation in the far north............................#V7436C The Ice Pilots Flying with the Mavericks of the Great White North Vlessides. Hitch a ride on one of the World War II-era steel birds operated by Buffalo Airways in the icycold Northwest Territories of Canada! In this book, you’ll meet the pilots of this small airline and follow them on their daring Arctic flights. 272 pages, 40 B&W photos, 5½"x 8½", softcover............#48890E $17.95 This 1/200 Douglas DC-4 scale, die cast Die Cast Model Hobby Master model of a DC-4 operated by Buffalo Airways – the same airline featured on the reality television series, Ice Pilots NWT (above) – in Canada’s Northwest Territories features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine fronts with rotating propellers, separately applied plastic detail parts, optional-position landing gear, and an authentic livery. 7" wingspan; includes a display stand......................................#98886C $69.95 LIMITED EDITION “Getaway Airlines” Die Cast Models LIMITED EDITION A B LIMITED EDITION 101 Places to See Before You Die How many have you visited? Featuring 101 unique travel destinations from around the world, this colorful, double-size poster measures 24"x 36"...#77364A $9.95 60 C D LIMITED EDITION Don’t wait ‘til you’re gone to enjoy your vacation! Replicas of airliners that fly to fun-filled spots around the hemisphere, these 1/200 scale, die cast models feature simulated windows; realistic engines; antennas, simulated lights, and other detail parts; free-rolling wheels with real rubber tires and steerable nose gear; a razor-sharp livery; and a metal display stand. A: NEW! HS-748 – A replica of a Hawker Siddeley HS-748 operated in the Caribbean by Bahamasair, this model features rotating propellers and the flag of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on the tail. 6¼" wingspan........................................................................#94688A $49.95 B: NEW! CV-580 Two-Airliner Set – This set of two CV-580 “Convairliners” operated by Aspen Airways – named after the tree, not the town of Aspen, Colorado, in which it was based – in the late 1970s and ‘80s feature rotating propellers and polished metal wings. 5½” wingspan; includes two metal display stands..............................................................#94687B $99.95 www.HistoricAviation.com E LIMITED EDITION C: Lockheed L-1011-500 – This L-1011 TriStar wide-body – a type introduced in 1972 – features an American Trans Air "Holiday" livery. 9¾" long.........................#92476B $79.95 D: NEW! Boeing 727-200 – Operated by Trans Caribbean Airways in the late 1960s, this Boeing 727-200 features realistic engine nacelles and a prototypical T-tail. 9¼" long....................................#94689A $69.95 E: NEW! Boeing 737-800 – A Next Generation 737-800 operated by Sun Country Airlines, this model features detailed engine nacelles with rotating metal fan blades and realistic winglets. 7½" long.....................#94690A $69.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Civil Manufacturers / Stewar desses / Disasters Boeing 707 KC-135 Boeing Script Heritage Cap And Their Derivatives, from Dash 80 to the E-8 J-Stars Breffort. This heavily illustrated book examines the development and operational history of the Boeing 707 – which took civil aviation from the piston engine era into the jet age – and its immediate predecessor, the KC-135, a flying fuel tank used for refueling the strategic B-52 bomber, from the Dash 80 prototype used for both aircraft through derivatives such as the E-8 Joint STARS. 212 pages, B&W and color photographs, 9¼"x 12½", hardcover..............................................................................#36124B $59.95 Made of 100% cotton twill, this embroidered, brown cap features “Boeing” on the front, a precurved visor, and an adjustable fabric strap with a metal buckle and a stitched tuck enclosure. Unstructured for ultimate comfort, one size fits most.................#62184N $15.95 Cotton Twill A-2 Flight Jacket Boeing Die Cast Airliners Replicas of prototype airliners designed by Boeing, these 1/400 scale, die cast models feature simulated cockpit and cabin windows, detailed engine nacelles, optional-position landing gear, and a “house” livery with razor-sharp markings. Arrives in a collectible B tin with a display stand........$29.95 each A: Boeing 707 – A replica of a Boeing 707 powered by A second generation, turbofan engines, this model features a razor-sharp “TurboFan” livery. 4½" long..........................................#93048D B: Boeing 367-80 with Hangar – A replica of a Boeing 367-80, a prototype jet transport built in the early 1950s to demonstrate the advantages of jet aircraft for passenger transport over piston-engine airliners, this model includes a hangar and tarmac sections to create a realistic airport display! 3¾" long.........................................#94969N Medium..........#62179N Large.............#62180N X-Large..........#62181N XX-Large.......#62182N XXX-Large.....#62183N Bird Strike Douglas Heritage Cap Skygirls Made of 100% cotton twill, this embroidered and screen-printed, navy blue cap features a Douglas Aircraft Company “First Around the World” logo on the front, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable strap with a metal buckle. One size fits most.........................#63419N $15.95 A Photographic History of the Airline Stewardess McAllister & Wilkinson. Ever since the first days of commercial travel, stewardesses have been on board to provide travelers with a safe, comfortable flight. Filled with photographs and firsthand accounts from stewardesses both past and present, this volume answers questions and debunks common misconceptions about these high-flying hostesses and explains the lasting influence they have left on the world’s airlines. 240 pages, 200 B&W and 28 color photographs, 11"x 8½", hardcover..................#29941D $49.95 Douglas Heritage Shirt Founded in 1921, Douglas Aircraft Company’s early claim to fame was the first circumnavigation of the world by air (1924), which was achieved with Douglas planes. Made of 100% preshrunk cotton, this screen-printed, navy blue t-shirt features an Medium..............#63420N early Douglas logo Large.................#63421N and the slogan “First X-Large..............#63422N Around the World” on XX-Large............#63423N the front and “Boeing Heritage Collection” on the sleeve.....................$19.95 each Douglas Heritage Mug LIMITED EDITION Celebrating Douglas’ legacy in aerospace, this 14-ounce, heritage blue mug features Douglas’ premier “Around the World” logo. 43/8" tall; dishwasher and microwave safe...........#68358N $9.95 A replica of the Douglas DC-9 first DC-9 to fly, this 1/400 scale, Die Cast Model die cast model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows, realistic engine nacelles, a prototypical T-tail, optional-position landing gear, and a razor-sharp Douglas “house” livery from 1965. 3½" long with a 2¾" wingspan; includes a display stand...#97895E $34.95 Aircraft Seatbelt Keychain Please fasten your seatbelt! Don’t B C worry about losing your keys with this unique keychain! 3½" long....................$9.95 each A: Unbranded..............#99883D B: U.S. Airways............#99880D C: Alaska Airlines.........#99881D D: American..................#99882D Betty Boop Stewardess Figure This posable, 1/6 scale figure of Betty Boop – who made her first appearance in 1930 during the Golden Age of Aviation – dressed in a stewardess uniform measures 12" tall and includes a suitcase and a display stand. #61950B $29.95 This cotton twill version of the A-2 Flight Jacket issued to American flyers during World War II mixes durable comfort with classic good looks. Made of 100% cotton with 100% washable leather trim on the pocket flaps, epaulets, and collar, it features dual entry lower pockets, a bi-swing back for ease of movement, knit elastic cuff and waist trim, the Boeing signature embroidered on the chest, and past and present Boeing logos printed on the comfortable, nylon lining...$115 each A D The Crash of the Boston Electra Kalafatas. On October 4, 1960, after encountering a large flock of starlings on takeoff from Logan International Airport in Boston, Eastern Air Lines flight 375, a Lockheed L-188 Electra, crashed into Winthrop Bay. Based on interviews with survivors, rescuers, aeronautics experts, and ornithologists, this volume examines that crash and the impressive rescue that saved 10 of the 72 passengers that horrible day. 200 pages, 17 illustrations, 5½"x 8½", hardcover...............................#48895E $24.95 Mayday: Air Disasters Special Purcha se! Gripping True Stories Save 40 % of Mid-Air Emergencies Featuring cockpit voice recordings, air traffic control transcripts, eyewitness accounts, interviews with aviation experts and detailed re-enactments, this 2-DVD Over 5 Hours! collection examines six real-life air emergencies, including a 747 cargo door opening at 33,000 feet, an Airbus running out of fuel over the Atlantic, and a fire and complete electrical failure on an MD-11. 5 hrs. 12 min.......#V7606B Reg: $24.95 Now: $14.95 A replica of a Convair CV-580 – a conversion from a Convair CV-340 or CV-440 with two Allison 501 D13D/H turboprop engines LIMITED EDITION in place of the piston engines, an enlarged vertical fin and modified horizontal stabilizers – operated by the Federal Aviation Administration, this 1/200 scale, die cast model is twice as large as a standard die cast airliner! Features include simulated cockpit and cabin windows, rotating propellers, rolling wheels with rubber tires and steerable nose gear, and a razor-sharp FAA livery with polished metal for the fuselage and wings. 5½" wingspan; includes a metal display stand.................................#94564B $49.95 Convair CV-580 Die Cast Model Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 61 Aircraft A-Z Hollywood Movies All DVDs in this section The Lost Zeppelin In this 1929 thriller, produced while Adm. Byrd was making his first expeditions to the South Pole, a crew of daring adventurers – led by two men who are in love with the same woman – braves the unforgiving white wasteland of Antarctica in a bid to be the first explorers to reach the South Pole by Zeppelin. Will the crew survive the blizzard that covers its ship in ice? An epic spectacle with amazingly realistic visual effects. B&W, 1 hr. 11 min......................#V7144A Pilot X Murder in the Sky Starring John Carroll, who went on to appear in 1942’s Flying Tigers with John Wayne, this 1936 mystery-adventure takes you into the air with the deranged Pilot X, who wreaks havoc in the skies by shooting down passenger planes until an international team of World War I flying aces is assembled to capture him. Includes incredible dogfight footage. B&W, 1 hr. 8 min...........#V8092AA Dawn Express This 1942 thriller follows two brilliant American scientists who develop a highly wanted, top-secret formula for creating synthetic aviation fuel. But when a Nazi spy ring becomes aware of their discovery, the scientists’ lives are turned upside down as the men are given 24-hours to deliver the formula or watch their families die. With time running out, will they choose to betray their country and board the Dawn Express flight to Germany? B&W, 1 hr. 4 min..............................................#V7183A Only 9eac5h ! 9 Forever Young This 1992 tearjerker stars Mel Gibson as Capt. McCormick, a World War II B-25 Mitchell test pilot who, grief-stricken that his girlfriend is in a permanent coma after a terrible accident, volunteers for an experiment that will put him to sleep for one year. But when something goes wrong, McCormick wakes 52 years later, in 1992, when two boys discover his chamber. Now, with his body rapidly aging (a side effect of the long sleep), he sets out to discover what happened to everyone he once knew. Dolby 4.0, Rated PG. 1 hr. 42 min........................................#V6131C Capricorn 1 Inspired by real life allegations that the Apollo Moon landing was a hoax, this 1978 sci-fi thriller stars Elliot Gould as a journalist trying to prove that Capricorn 1 – the first manned mission to Mars – was staged by NASA. Surviving several attacks on himself and his reputation, he eventually locates an astronaut (played by James Brolin) from Capricorn 1, and together they try to inform the world of NASA’s cover-up. But with the government racing to stop them, will they get the message out? Widescreen, Dolby 5.1, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 3 min....................#V7327AA Special Edition In this offbeat comedy-drama, a pair of CIA-funded pilots (Mel Gibson and Robert Downey, Jr.) encounter drug trafficking while flying supplies for the covert war effort in Vietnam War-era Laos. Features great air delivery scenes, including airdrops by parachutes and amazing short field landings by STOL aircraft such as the Pilatus Turbo Porter and the C-123. This Special Edition DVD includes a "making of" featurette and more. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated R. 1 hr. 53 min............................................#V7573D Model 204B Helicopter Die Cast Model A replica of the Bell 204B helicopter made famous when, during the final days of the Vietnam War, it made daring evacuation flights from the roof of the U.S. embassy in Saigon, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features a detailed cockpit and cabin with glazed windows, movable rotors, and a razor-sharp Air America (the CIAoperated “airline”) livery. 9½" long; includes a display stand...........#98818A $49.95 11 Hours on 3 DVDs! The Great Waldo Pepper The Last Flight of Noah’s Ark John Wayne Filled with vintage aircraft and incredible aerial stunts, this high-flying adventure stars Robert Redford as a daring pilot who, feeling he missed out on the glory of World War I aerial combat, takes up barnstorming in the 1920s. But when he gets a job as a stunt pilot in a Hollywood film depicting WWI air battles, he gets to face off against a German ace (a character based on Ernst Udet) in a climactic dogfight that becomes more real than the filmmakers ever intended! Widescreen, Dolby Digital 2.0, Rated PG. 1 hr. 48 min......................................................#V7864E $14.95 When a B-29 bomber strays from its course, those onboard – a high-living pilot (Elliott Gould), a prim missionary, her cargo of farm animals, and two stowaway orphans – must make an emergency landing on an unmapped South Pacific island. In order to survive, the foursome converts the downed plane into the oddest sea-going vessel ever and then sets sail on a perilous search for civilization. Fun for the whole family, this Disney adventure is Rated G. 1 hr. 37 min...........#V7866E $14.95 The Early Years This 3-DVD collection includes three actionpacked, 12-chapter serials from 1932 starring John Wayne. You get The Hurricane Express, in which Wayne stars as a Ford Tri-Motor pilot; The Shadow of the Eagle, in which Wayne stars as a stunt pilot; and The Three Musketeers, in which Wayne stars as a U.S. Army pilot who must save three French Legionnaires from certain death. B&W, 10 hrs. 56 min..........#V9887N $14.95 They Were Expendable & Flying Leathernecks 2 Movies for the Price of 1! Airplane! / Top Secret! Enjoy two great John Wayne World War II films for the price of one! They Were Expendable stars Wayne and Robert Montgomery as PT boat commanders who defend the Philippines following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. (B&W, 2 hrs. 15 min.) Then, in Flying Leathernecks, Wayne and Robert Ryan star as U.S. Marine pilots who, assigned to the Cactus Air Force during the Guadalcanal campaign, fight each other on the ground yet join together to fight the enemy in the air. (Color, 1 hr. 42 min.).........................................#V7320C $12.95 This DVD includes two classic 1980s comedies! You get Airplane!, the quintessential movie spoof that follows a spunky flight attendant and a shell-shocked fighter pilot as they attempt to land a full airliner whose crew is incapacitated, and Top Secret!, which stars Val Kilmer as an American rock star who, visiting East Germany, falls for a beautiful woman and helps her locate her scientist father before he is forced to create the powerful Polaris Mine. Widescreen, Dolby Digital 5.1, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 57 min. total runtime...........................................#V7328AA $14.95 Steve McQueen Set Firefox In The War Lover, which is based on John Hersey’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Steve McQueen stars as Buzz Rickson, a volatile, arrogant, B-17 pilot who actually thrives on the life-or-death action of World War II bombing runs over Europe. His coIncludes pilot (Robert Wagner) is the only friend he has, until “The War Lover” Rickson decides he wants his co-pilot’s girl (Shirley Anne Field). As a bonus, you get another classic McQueen film from the 1960s: Baby, the Rain Must Fall. Widescreen, B&W, 3 hrs. 24 min. total runtime......................#V8364E $14.95 62 $ Air America This 1982 film stars Clint Eastwood as a U.S. pilot who sneaks into Russia to steal an advanced Soviet fighter – the mythical MiG31, NATO code name “Firefox” – that is capable of Mach 6, is invisible to radar, and carries weapons controlled by thought. Filled with great aerial sequences, this film includes the A-1 Skyraider, F-105 Thunderchief, F-4 Phantom II, F-111 Aardvark, Tupolev Tu-154, and others. Widescreen, Dolby Digital, Rated PG. 2 hrs. 16 min.................#V7572C $12.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Mystery Squadron First shown as a 12-part serial in conjunction with feature films in 1933, Mystery Squadron follows old stunt pilots trying to discover the identity of the “Black Ace,” a mysterious pilot who is sabotaging the construction of a power dam. While searching for the culprit, they notice that a number of their friends and coworkers begin acting suspiciously. Could the Black Ace be someone close to them? Divided onto two DVDs, this collection includes some of Hollywood’s earliest extensive aviation sequences. B&W, 3 hrs. 40 min...........#V5103C $14.95 Fax: 612- 877- 3160 Aircraft A-Z Just for Fun / Sci-Fi Special Purchase!% Save 50 Did you watch every episode of the 1960s science fiction television series Lost in Space? If you answered “yes!”, or even if you’ve never seen a single episode but enjoy science-fiction, you’re going to like these LIS fan “must-haves!” Lost in Space Kits Lost In Space Santa’s Preflight Check Tom Newsom. Santa makes a few last minute adjustments to his “Spirit of St. Nick” SPAD XIII before loading his toy bag for the big Christmas Eve flight. Print – This 24"x 18" print is an Historic Aviation exclusive!.........#77361AA Reg: $39.95 Now: $19.95 1,000-piece Jigsaw Puzzle – Measures 27"x 20" when assembled.................#65714B $14.95 Snap & Fly Radio-Controlled Airplanes Special ice! Introductor$y Pr Save 30 Enter the thrilling world of R/C flight with this electric, ready-to-fly, optional-body airplane set! You get three body styles (a biplane, a front-wing canard, and a V-tail), each constructed of a durable, light-weight, molded foam; a base control module that houses the motor, propeller, control rods, and all electronics; a LiPo battery that supports 10-minute flights; and a multi-function transmitter (with a 900 MHz frequency) that doubles as a field charger. Just “snap” the control module into the plane you want to fly and you’ll be chasing birds in to time! Designed for outdoor or indoor (such as a gymnasium) use, each plane has a 13"-14" wingspan. #89007D Reg: $129 Now: $99 Perfect for your Animal Pilot Wind Spinners lawn, garden, or patio, these whimsical “wind spinner” yard A sculptures are made of SolarMax® UV resistant nylon with molded metal and plastic fittings for the utmost in quality and durability. Measuring 19" long, each includes a pole, a ground stake, and assembly instructions.........$29.95 each A: Puppy.................#62278A B: NEW! Kitty.........#62285A C: NEW! Ladybug..#62286A Season 1 29 Episodes! “Danger Will Robinson!” Now, you can enjoy all 29 episodes of the first season of Lost in Space, the hit 1960s sci-fi adventure series that followed the travails of the Robinson family; its stowaway, would-be saboteur Dr. Smith; and its ever-faithful “Robot.” Will the family survive its encounters with everyone from a marooned pirate to alien hillbillies and find their way back to earth? As a bonus, you also get the original pilot episode, No Place to Hide! B&W, Dolby Digital, 23 hrs. 41 min. total runtime............#V6100N $69.95 Lost in Space Jupiter 2 Technical Guide Wolod. This volume examines the technical design and development of the Jupiter 2, the famous spaceship flown by the Robinson family in the 1960s science fiction television series Lost in Space. Making the hardware as real as possible, it examines the navigation and guidance, propulsion and control, life support, and other systems of the spaceship; the space pod, spacesuits, the robot, and other supporting hardware; and more! 110 pages, 200+ color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 8½"x 11", softcover..............................#49552C $24.95 Unsolved Mysteries UFOs – 4-DVD Set With 26 eerie, UFOthemed episodes from Unsolved Mysteries, this 4-DVD collection investigates the unexplainable phenomena that lead us to question whether we are truly alone in the universe. Guided by Emmy award-winning host Robert Stack, you’ll examine dozens of crop circles, odd-shaped lights darting across the night sky, strange medical maladies, and other unusual occurrences to determine if visitors of extraterrestrial origin are among us. Dolby 5.1, 6 hours total runtime...................#V7326AA $29.95 “UFO Parking Only” Metal Sign B C Create your own replicas of favorite Lost in Space hardware! Jupiter 2 – This 1/35 18" Diameter! scale, plastic kit of the Jupiter 2, the Robinson family’s famous spaceship, features loads of interior detail. 18" diameter. #83905D $99.95 Mark Lueck. Plan your own close encounter of the third kind! This eye-catching, 24gauge steel sign is hand distressed to create the look and feel of aged metal and paint, measures 12"x 12", and includes mounting holes.............#66943A $16.95 Robot This 1/24 scale, plastic kit of Will’s everfaithful companion arrives in a reproduction of the original 1960s box! 3" tall; 24 parts, skill level 3. #83906C $ 12.95 The Amazing Weapons That Never Were Robots, Flying Tanks and Other Machines of War Benford, ed. Filled with colorful illustrations, this volume collects the most ambitious technological predictions printed in Popular Mechanics between 1910 and 1970. You’ll marvel at the wildly creative flying machines, devastatingly powerful blasters, and ludicrous flying tanks that scientists and military experts believed would be invented in the near future. The dust jacket even unfolds into a 24"x 19" poster! 200 pages, color illustrations, 7½"x 9¼", hardcover. #31014C $24.95 Mechanix Illustrated U.S. Air Force Reveals Our Flying Saucer Introduced in 1928 to compete with Popular Mechanics and Popular Science, Mechanix Illustrated claimed to be the “how-to-do magazine” as it guided readers through various projects, including “how to build a helicopter.” Resembling Mechanix Illustrated’s science-fiction themed cover from March, 1956, this 24"x 36", double-size poster features the U.S. Air Force’s “first flying saucer”. #72034A $19.95 Or der Toll Free: 800-225- 5575 63 98 640 Taft Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413-2815 T he Aviation Lover’s Favorite Place to Shop! Ghosts Nieuport 17 Ready-to-Fly Radio-Controlled Model Special Intro Price! Save $20 Now, you can be a World War I ace! Including a 4-channel transmitter that allows you to perform a wide variety of aerobatic maneuvers, this electric, ready-to-fly, radiocontrolled Nieuport 17 comes with everything you need for thrilling R/C flight. You get: • A powerful, pre-installed motor for high-energy maneuvers such as victory rolls, Cuban-8s, Immelmans, and more • A rechargeable 3.7V 140mAh LiPo battery for flight times up to 10 minutes • Durable foam construction • A simulated rotary engine and a pilot figure with a machine gun • The authentic markings – including the black heart and skull insignia – found on the Nieuport 17 of 43victory ace Lt. Charles Nungesser of Escadrille No.124, the “Lafayette Escadrille” • A 4-channel, 2.4GHz transmitter with fully proportional elevator and rudder control for smooth, precise flight and a built-in battery charger to get you back in the air • Five AA batteries for the transmitter • Instructions 15¼" wingspan.............#92918D Reg: $119 Now: $99 A Time Remembered 2013 Calendar A perennial bestseller, this super-sized wall calendar features beautiful airto-air photos of some of today’s best World War II warbirds. You’ll fly along with a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-25D Mitchell, an Fi 156 Storch and an Fw 190A, an FG-1D Corsair, a Stearman N2S-3, and more. Each month even includes silhouettes and specifications of its featured aircraft and significant WWII events by day. 20"x 14".....#80301B $14.95 Martin B-26 Marauder Die Cast Model Our first 1/144 scale, die cast replica of a B-26 Marauder, this model features glazed Our First cockpit and turret windows, 1/144 Scale Die rotating propellers, extended landing gear, Cast B-26! and authentic USAAF 387th Bomb Group markings, including “QQQQ” See More Rare 1/144 Scale (pronounced “fork you”) nose Bombers on the Order Form! art. 6" wingspan; includes a display stand................#95213N $29.95 Lockheed L-1049 Die Cast Model Knights in Canvas The Aviation Art of James Dietz Wilberg. This lavishly illustrated book showcases the beautiful World War I aviation art of award-winning artist James Dietz. You’ll marvel at 74 color paintings, each accompanied by historical information, rare archival photographs, and images of museum and replica aircraft. There’s even a forward by Academy Award-winning director and WWI aviation enthusiast Sir Peter Jackson! 176 pages, 196 B&W and color photographs, 11"x 8½", hardcover......#49161C $49.95 Extended Holiday Hours! Order Toll Free: A replica of “Clipper Climax,” a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation leased to Pan American World Airways in 1955, this 1/200 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features simulated cockpit and cabin windows; a prototypical dolphin-shaped fuselage with a triplestabilizer tail; antennas, simulated lights, and other fine detail parts; rotating propellers; optional-position landing gear; and an authentic Pan Am livery. 7¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.......#98897B $69.95 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HISTORIC SALES USMC Helicopters This six-program DVD captures U.S. Marine Corps helicopters in action! You get Marine Helicopters, which covers CH-19s and Bell 47s in Korea; Marine Assault on Huelva, which reports on CH-34 exercises with Spain; USMC Carrier Helicopters, which shows how to perform carrier landings and transport troops; Marilyn Monroe, Korea, and the Helicopter, which presents the beautiful actress entertaining troops; Stock Footage: UH-60, which is based on high definition footage of a Black Hawk; and more. B&W and color, 1 hr. 9 min. total runtime................#V5104B $17.95 UH-34D Seahorse Kit This 1/48 scale, plastic kit of a Seahorse employed by the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War features a detailed interior with glazed windows, a realistic engine with movable main and tail rotors, nose-mounted machine guns, an underside winch, intricate landing gear, and a choice of USMC markings, including “Hunt Club 1,” which was used in the failed recovery of Gus Grissom’s Mercury capsule, “Liberty Bell 7.” 11½" long with a 13¾" rotorspan; 106 parts, skill level 2............#83954C $19.95 F-4J Phantom II Model 1/32 Scale – Nearly 2-Feet Long! An incredible replica of a “J” variant – with expanded air-to-air and air-to-ground attack capabilities – Phantom II flown by the U.S. Navy’s VF-154 “Black Knights” off of the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in the 1970s, this 1/32 scale, plastic model features a well-equipped cockpit with hinged, opening canopies and beautifully painted crew figures; folding wings and moveable flight control surfaces; wing- and fuselage-mounted missiles and a large, detachable fuel tank; retractable landing gear with free-rolling wheels; and authentic markings. 23½" long; requires only a few minutes of simple assembly............#99124E $99.95 www.HistoricAviation.com Fax: 612-877-3160 Modeled after a Lioré et Olivier LeO 451 – a French Air Force medium bomber employed during World War II – this replica features a dorsal-mounted machine gun. 6" wingspan...................................................#95227N NEW! Lioré et Olivier LeO 451 A replica of a four-engine Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber employed by RAF Coastal Command as a U-boat hunter in 1943, this model features glazed gunner windows, a twin-gun dorsal turret, realistic armament, rotating propellers, and authentic 58 Squadron markings. 8¾" wingspan...........................#95229N Handley Page Halifax B Mk.I/II Modeled after “Kilroy is Here,” a C-47 Skytrain – a military transport derived from the Douglas DC-3 airliner and used extensively by the Allies during World War II – flown with the 92nd Troop Carrier squadron, 439th Troop Carrier Wing, during WWII, this replica features D-Day invasion stripes. 8" wingspan.........................#95214N NEW! Douglas C-47 Skytrain Heinkel He 111 A replica of a BR.20 Cicogna (Stork) – Italy’s twin-engine bomber that served in the Spanish Civil War, the Second Sino-Japanese War and WWII – this model features a prototypical twin tail and authentic Regia Aeronautica markings. 5¾" wingspan.....#95219N Fiat BR.20 Cicogna A replica of an Ar 234C Blitz (Lightning) reconnaissance bomber – the world’s first operational jet-powered bomber – built by Arado for the Luftwaffe in the closing stages of WWII, this model features prototypical engine nacelles. 8" wingspan......#95206N Arado Ar 234C Blitz Based on Junkers the twin-engine Ju 88A-4 Junkers Ju 88A-4 – the flagship variant of the Ju 88 series, which was one of the Luftwaffe’s most versatile aircraft of World War II – flown with 1./LG 1 in North Africa, this model features a desert camouflage scheme. 5½" wingspan.........................................#95208N A replica of the H-6 variant of the He 111 – the Luftwaffe’s primary medium bomber during the early stages of WWII – as it appeared when flying over the Eastern Front in 1943, this model features All Models Include a ventral gondola, realistic bombs a Display Stand! and machine guns, and II./KG 53 “Legion Condor” markings. 6" wingspan............#95223N 29.95 Great additions to your own display and perfect $ for the “collector who has everything,” these hard-toeach! find, World War II Allied and Axis bombers (and a transport) are priced to move! Made of metal and plastic in precise 1/144 scale, each features textured surfaces, a glazed cockpit, realistic engines with rotating propellers, extended landing gear, authentic markings, and a display stand. Limited to stock on hand, these warbirds are expected to go fast so order yours today!......................$29.95 each nly Rare Die Cast Bombers Loaded With Value! O Dealer In Welco quiries me! www.HistoricAviation.com We accept VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS and checks. or Fax us at 612-877-3160 Order Toll Free: 800-225-5575 640 Taft Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413-2815 Historic Aviation All prices in this catalog are subject to change. This is due to fluctuations in suppliers’ prices and foreign exchange rates. We apologize for any inconvenience. A WORD ABOUT PRICES Occasionally we make our list available to companies that might be of interest to you. 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