Donald Hector (169 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 328 pages including index. Illustrated by Don Madden. All the usual flaws of an ex-library book. The extremities are worn and the covers are soiled. Some bent bottom corners in the clean text.

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Jim Laurier; Gareth Hector (illustrator).

audioCD. Condition: Good. CD.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Trade Paperback. Condition: As New. The high-altitude duel between the Boeing B-29 Superfortress and the Nakajima Ki-44 Shōki (Allied reporting name "Tojo") over the Japanese mainland in 1944-45 was one of the most desperate and technologically stark aerial campaigns Book is glossy, illustrated cars stock with the B-29 and the Ki-44 ToJo on the front cover. Book is clean, tight and bright, both inside & out. Illustrated with color and black & white photographs throughout. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Book is illustrated card stock with photos of planes and an fortress on the front cover. Book is clean & bright, no markings. Binding is tight. A small crease on the front cover. Illustrated with color and black & white photographs. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Condition: As New. Shows very minimal signs of wear and previous use. A portion of your purchase benefits nonprofits! - Note: Edition & format may differ from what is shown in stock photo & item details. May not include supplementary material (toys, access code, dvds, etc). Jim Laurier; Gareth Hector (illustrator).…

paperback. Condition: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind. Hector, Gareth; Laurier, Jim (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. An illustrated account of the Mediterranean clash between the leading RAF and Italian aces flying the Supermarine Spitfire V and the Macchi C.202 Folgore, respectively. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Hector, Gareth; Laurier, Jim (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Unmarked trade paperback. Hector, Gareth; Laurier, Jim (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Jim Laurier; Gareth Hector (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Good. Clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. Only minor wear. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: New. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Since the end of World War II, the strategic bombing of Germany has inspired numerous studies, countless books and several documentary films, and it is not surprising.With more than one million tons of bombs dropped, close to 300,000 civilians killed, 700,000 wounded and in excess of 3,500,000 industrial and residential structures destroyed, the Allied bomber offensive was industrial war on a grand scale. The air battle that raged over Germany has often been described as a battle between Allied and German fighters but what has been frequently missed by historians on all sides is the impact of German anti-aircraft defences (flak).Though often dismissed as ineffective and a waste of valuable material and personnel, the German flak arm made a major contribution to the defence of the Third Reich - at least half of the American aircraft shot down over Germany fell to flak, and according to the RAF Official History, it was estimated that flak accounted for 1229 of 3302 aircraft lost by Bomber Command between 1942 and April 1945. Additionally, the strategic role of flak extended beyond simply shooting down aircraft - its other, more important task was to force bombers to drop their ordnance sooner or from a higher altitude, thus reducing bombing accuracy.Both these roles are explored in depth in this detailed study of the German flak defences and of their adversaries, the Allied heavy bombers. Containing full-colour illustrations including cockpit scenes and armament views, this is the definitive guide to the much-overlooked conflict between Allied planes and German anti-aircraft defences. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: New. Hector, Gareth; Laurier, Jim (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. Since the end of World War II, the strategic bombing of Germany has inspired numerous studies, countless books and several documentary films, and it is not surprising.With more than one million tons of bombs dropped, close to 300,000 civilians killed, 700,000 wounded and in excess of 3,500,000 industrial and residential structures destroyed, the Allied bomber offensive was industrial war on a grand scale. The air battle that raged over Germany has often been described as a battle between Allied and German fighters but what has been frequently missed by historians on all sides is the impact of German anti-aircraft defences (flak).Though often dismissed as ineffective and a waste of valuable material and personnel, the German flak arm made a major contribution to the defence of the Third Reich - at least half of the American aircraft shot down over Germany fell to flak, and according to the RAF Official History, it was estimated that flak accounted for 1229 of 3302 aircraft lost by Bomber Command between 1942 and April 1945. Additionally, the strategic role of flak extended beyond simply shooting down aircraft - its other, more important task was to force bombers to drop their ordnance sooner or from a higher altitude, thus reducing bombing accuracy.Both these roles are explored in depth in this detailed study of the German flak defences and of their adversaries, the Allied heavy bombers. Containing full-colour illustrations including cockpit scenes and armament views, this is the definitive guide to the much-overlooked conflict between Allied planes and German anti-aircraft defences. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. An illustrated study of the British Army's Anti-Aircraft (AA) Command's performance against the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. When the Battle of Britain commenced in July 1940, the Luftwaffe committed more than 1,200 medium bombers, 300 Ju 87 Stukas and 760 Bf 109 and Bf 110 fighters to the campaign. The response from British AA Command mustered 359 4.5in. guns, 666 3.7in. guns and 226 3in. guns, as well as 3,538 light and medium AA guns to tackle low-level Luftwaffe raiders, but was under-gunned and overstretched, struggling to provide sufficient weapons for every key site. Nevertheless, AA gunners shot down some 300 German aircraft by the end of the Battle of Britain on 31 October 1940, upping this count to 578 before the Blitz finished on 11 May 1941, and leading an estimated 48 per cent of Luftwaffe bombers to turn back because of heavy AA fire.In this action-packed study, World War 2 aviation expert Donald Nijboer examines the capabilities of both sides, and explores how British AA Command not only shot down so many enemy aircraft, but also forced them to fly higher, broke up their formations and decreased their accuracy. Tactical diagrams, maps, archival photographs and newly commissioned artwork provide additional insight and detail, helping to bring the bitter struggle over the skies of southern England to life. Hector, Gareth; Laurier, Jim (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New. The SBD Dauntless dive-bomber was a key cog in the US Navy's aerial arsenal throughout the Pacific War.Although a product of aviation design in the mid to late 1930s, the type soldiered on even as more advanced aircraft were appearing from American factories as the war progressed. Despite its classification as a dive-bomber and rather dated appearance, the SBD Dauntless could more than handle its own against the feared A6M Zero-sen - a regular opponent, especially during the first 18 months of the campaign in the Pacific. The SBD was credited with 138 victories in aerial combat (principally in 1942), 107 of which were fighters and the rest bombers. Seven SBD units claimed five or more aerial victories, with future ace Lt(jg) John Leppla of VS-2 being credited with four victories while flying from the carrier USS Lexington during the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942.The Zero-sen came to symbolise Japan's military prowess during the early stages of the war in the Pacific, and it quickly became the world's premier carrier-based fighter - a title it would hold well into 1943. The psychological impact of the Zero-sen was so great that all Allied fighters were judged by the standards set by it. The aviators flying the A6M in 1941-42 were amongst the most experienced fighter pilots in the world, and they claimed a significant number of the SBDs destroyed while trying to defend their carriers from attack during the Battles of Coral Sea, Midway and Santa Cruz in 1942. While one was a dive-bomber and the other a nimble fighter, both met in combat many times, with the Dauntless proving an elusive and deadly target thanks to the tenacity and skill of the pilots and gunners manning the Douglas aircraft. While the Zero-sen was credited with shooting down many SBDs, the rugged dive-bomber gave as good as it got and emerged, not surprisingly, victorious on many occasions.This book examines these aircraft in detail, exploring their history and development and contains accurate descriptions of the combats between the SBD Dauntless and Zero-sen throughout the first four carrier battles of 1942 and the Solomons Campaign. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Softcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. First Edition. A crisp, clean, tightly bound softcover copy appearing lightly read, presenting light shelf wear only. ; Duel, 98; 7.2 X 0.31 X 9.66 inches; 80 pages. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Jim Laurier; Gareth Hector (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Osprey Duel - Aircraft P-38 Lightning vs. Ki-61 Tony (VG+) Manufacturer: Osprey Product Line: Duel - Aircraft Type: Softcover Code: OSPDUE026 Copyright Date: 2010 Author: Donald Nijboer Page Count: 80 Please review the condition and any condition notes for the exact condition of this item. All pictures are stock photos. The condition of the item you will receive is VG+. Our grading system is explained in the terms of sale section of our bookseller page. Please feel free to contact us with any questions. Product Description: With its distinctive, twin-tailed design, the P-38 was one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft of World War II. It was also one of the best. The perfect balance of speed, firepower and range, it made a formable opponent during the crucial battles for the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. In response, the Japanese worked with the Germans to develop the Ki-61, a heavy air superiority fighter with an impressive array of firepower. In head-to-head match-ups, the P-38 proved the superior fighter, but individual duels often came down to the ability and experience of the individual pilots. This book recreates these fast, deadly duels in the skies of the Pacific using dramatic artwork and first-hand accounts. Contents: Introduction Chronology Design and Development Technical Specifications The Strategic Situation The Combatants Combat Statistics and Analysis Conclusion Further Reading. Jim Laurier; Gareth Hector (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition; First Printing. Duel, 98; 80 pages; B&W photographs. Color illustrations. Very Good condition. No noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…