Young Gareth (294 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. During the late 1930s an armament race developed between bombers and the fighters that were bent on stopping them. The development of multi-engined, multi-gun, all-metal bombers forced a corresponding increase in fighter armament which, in turn, led to further attempts to improve bomber armament to ensure its ability to survive in the face of hostile fighters. The US Army Air Corps (USAAC) requested that powered gun turrets be fitted to its two principal long-range bombers, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator. In reviewing reports of air combat from Spain, China and the early stages of the war in Europe, the USAAC assumed that the greatest danger to the bomber would be attacks from the rear quarter, and thus took steps to ensure that both the B-17 and the B-24 had tail turrets. A powered turret above and behind the cockpit could deal, it was felt, with attacks from the frontal quarter so that the nose armament for the B-17 and the B-24 consisted of several hand-held 0.50-cal machine guns, but not a powered turret. German and Japanese fighter pilots would soon discover and exploit this weakness. The JAAF's response to the increase in bomber armament was to develop a so-called heavy fighter in parallel to the development of the Army's main fighter, the Ki-43 Hayabusa (known as the 'Oscar'), which sacrificed armament for superior manoeuvrability. Yet the inability of the Japanese aircraft industry to produce these heavier fighters (the Kawasaki Ki-60 and Nakajima Ki-44) in sufficient quantities meant that the JAAF had no alternative but to rely on the Ki-43 to intercept American heavy bombers. Under the ideal conditions that existed in the Burma and China theatres for much of 1943, the absence of escort fighters allowed the Ki-43 pilots to press home their attacks to devastating effect. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Lucas, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. This fully illustrated account reveals how US pilots quickly learned to avoid dogfights with the Zero-sen and developed tactics that enabled the Wildcat to hold its own against its more nimble opponent in the skies over the Pacific. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. During the late 1930s an armament race developed between bombers and the fighters that were bent on stopping them. The development of multi-engined, multi-gun, all-metal bombers forced a corresponding increase in fighter armament which, in turn, led to further attempts to improve bomber armament to ensure its ability to survive in the face of hostile fighters. The US Army Air Corps (USAAC) requested that powered gun turrets be fitted to its two principal long-range bombers, the B-17 Flying Fortress and the B-24 Liberator. In reviewing reports of air combat from Spain, China and the early stages of the war in Europe, the USAAC assumed that the greatest danger to the bomber would be attacks from the rear quarter, and thus took steps to ensure that both the B-17 and the B-24 had tail turrets. A powered turret above and behind the cockpit could deal, it was felt, with attacks from the frontal quarter so that the nose armament for the B-17 and the B-24 consisted of several hand-held 0.50-cal machine guns, but not a powered turret. German and Japanese fighter pilots would soon discover and exploit this weakness. The JAAF's response to the increase in bomber armament was to develop a so-called heavy fighter in parallel to the development of the Army's main fighter, the Ki-43 Hayabusa (known as the 'Oscar'), which sacrificed armament for superior manoeuvrability. Yet the inability of the Japanese aircraft industry to produce these heavier fighters (the Kawasaki Ki-60 and Nakajima Ki-44) in sufficient quantities meant that the JAAF had no alternative but to rely on the Ki-43 to intercept American heavy bombers. Under the ideal conditions that existed in the Burma and China theatres for much of 1943, the absence of escort fighters allowed the Ki-43 pilots to press home their attacks to devastating effect. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. This fully illustrated account reveals how US pilots quickly learned to avoid dogfights with the Zero-sen and developed tactics that enabled the Wildcat to hold its own against its more nimble opponent in the skies over the Pacific. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (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. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: New. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. With wipe-clean pages for endless practice, this book is a perfect way for children to begin to learn cursive. Friendly monsters show how to write each letter to make it easier to join up and there are dotted letters and words to draw over with the wipe-clean pen. There's even a short story to complete in your best handwriting. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting. Lucas, Gareth (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.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This beautifully illustrated book is packed with woodland scenes to decorate and fill with deer, foxes, squirrels, badgers and more woodland creatures. Children can use the stickers to bring each page to life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Lucas, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: good. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. With wipe-clean pages for endless practice, this book is a perfect way for children to begin to learn cursive. Friendly monsters show how to write each letter to make it easier to join up and there are dotted letters and words to draw over with the wipe-clean pen. There's even a short story to complete in your best handwriting. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).…

Condition: New. Lucas, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: New. With wipe-clean pages for endless practice, this book is a perfect way for children to begin to learn cursive. Friendly monsters show how to write each letter to make it easier to join up and there are dotted letters and words to draw over with the wipe-clean pen. There's even a short story to complete in your best handwriting. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).…

Condition: good. USED book in GOOD condition. Great binding, pages and cover show normal signs of wear from use. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: New. Williams, Gareth (illustrator).

Soft cover. Condition: New. 80 pages, with color and b/w illustrations. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: good. This book is in good condition. The cover has minor creases or bends. The binding is tight and pages are intact. Some pages may have writing or highlighting. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. A fully illustrated study pitting together the superb Mitsubishi A6M Zero-sen, the worlds finest carrier fighter in 1942, and the heavyweight F6F Hellcat. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).

Condition: acceptable. Book is considered to be in acceptable condition. The actual cover image may not match the stock photo. Book may have one or more of the following defects: noticeable wear on the cover dust jacket or spine; curved, dog eared or creased page s ; writing or highlighting inside or on the edges; sticker s or other adhesive on cover; CD DVD may not be included; and book may be a former library copy. Laurier, Jim; Hector, Gareth (illustrator).…

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Book is glossy, illustrated card stock with the B-24 Liberator and the KI-43 Oscar 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).

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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).

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).

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).