MUST HAVES & LATEST NEWS FROM KEY PUBLISHING – 14 March 2008

MUST HAVES & LATEST NEWS FROM KEY PUBLISHING

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AirForces Monthly
April issue on sale now

FREE Fundamentals of Fighter Design book worth £25 PLUS 24 issues for the price of 20 when you subscribe for 2 years. Visit http://www.airforcesmonthly.com now

In the April issue:

NEWS
All the world’s military aviation news, by region

BACK ON THE BEAT
The Russian bombers are back on the beat as Alexander Mladenov explains.

ITALIAN FALCONS
The F-16 is being used as a stopgap by the Italian Air Force in air defence capability. Dr Riccardo Niccoli provides an overview.

FORCE REPORT: THE RAF AT 90
Former strike pilot Andrew Brookes examines the Royal Air Force on the eve of its 90th birthday.

AVIAKON – The Konotop Aircraft Repair Plant
Vlatko Ilievski presents a photo report of the AVIAKON helicopter facility at Konotop in Ukraine.

EXERCISE: SCOTTISH TLP
Berry Vissers and Mark McEwan visit the Tactical Leadership Programme, now in its 30th year.

COBRAS OVER THE FRONTIER
Usman Ansari assesses AH-1F’s role in policing the rugged Waziristan tribal belt on Pakistan’s western border.

BASE TOUR: CGAS SAN FRANCISCO
Derek Bower and Kev Wills report from US Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco.

FEEDBACK
Readers’ views and comments.

ATTRITION
AFM’s Dave Allport keeps us up-to-date with the world’s military aviation crashes.

AIRCRAFT PROFILE: GULFSTREAM IV
Dave Willis reviews the Gulfstream IV used by air arms around the world in a variety of roles.

PROGRAMME REVIEW: NIMROD MRA4
AFM’s Dave Allport outlines the developments of the Nimrod MRA4, a programme that is now back on track for initial delivery.

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Three’s Company: An Illustrated History of No.3 (Fighter) Squadron RAF

No.3 Squadron was formed in 1912 and was the first in the RFC to be equipped with fixed wing aircraft. Thereafter the Squadron distinguished itself in both World Wars. More recently it has seen service in the Falklands, the Balkans, Iraq and Afghanistan. This book is a highly illustrated history of the Squadron’s operations throughout its history. This book celebrates the record of one of the world’s oldest and proudest military flying units. 152 b/w photos. 224 pages. Hardback

Price: £25.00

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Have you bought your copy of – Vulcan Airborne?
There are only a few copies left…buy yours online now.

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Royal Air Force Celebrating 90 years – Official Souvenir Issue
The story of the RAF as never told before
The Aircraft – The Pilots – The Valour
Created by a world renowned team of aviation writers, this beautiful 132 page official souvenir publication details the story of the RAF from its inception to the present day.
Special features include:
– Squadron directory as on April 1, 1918
– Typhoon bombing operations in World War Two
– Flying Valiant V-bombers in the Cold War
– Harriers in the Falklands
– Jaguars in the Gulf War
– Order of Battle 2008
– Tomorrow’s world, the RAF in 2018
Reserve your copy now, on sale 21 February 2008
Price: £4.99

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RAF Aircraft and Weapons
This publication details the wide range of equipment that is used by today’s Royal Air Force and introduces the platforms and systems of the future. The Royal Air Force’s new equipment programme is the most exciting it has ever had and it will ensure that the Service can dominate the battlespace across land, sea and air.
Detailed information is provided on every type of aircraft and its weapon systems in service with the Royal Air Force around the world. Full specifications of all aircraft and weapons are accompanied by extensive colour illustrations.
Categories include Air Combat, Combat Support, Support Helicopters, Training, air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons and modern, cutting-edge reconnaissance and targeting systems. Also included are the weapons employed by the RAF Regiment in their Force Protection role.
The book is a complete reference work showing the agile, adaptable and capable aspects of the Royal Air Force and its equipment in its expeditionary warfare role.
Price: £9.99

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Military Aircraft Markings
WAS £9.99, NOW ONLY £5.00