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I got this recently on a whim and its really well researched and written. Follows development of the engines pre-war to the end of 1945. Starts off with the schnider Trophy and the RR engines pre-runners to the merlins. Also goes into detail on the Daimler Benz v12 and probably the most detail and research into the JUMO 213 series engines. I got it for $60AUD and worth it. 

 

the Author works in F1 engine develop and said they are still using design philosophies from the WW2 engines. 

 

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3 hours ago, Feathered_IV said:

Strange. I don’t see Terror in the Starboard Seat by Dave McIntosh in there.  


It’s not available on kindle in the States, but I have the hardback. A favorite read of mine. I have all the ORBs for 418 Sqdn but his mission chronology doesn’t match the official record. Nor can I find the details for the horrific crash and crew being burned alive unable to get out of the wreck. I’m working my way through all the Mosquito squadron ORBs.

 

 

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10 minutes ago, Bremspropeller said:

What's the next best thing to "Terror..."?

I just finished that one.


Six Weeks of Blenheim Summer by Alistair Panton is a very immersive read.  Also Blenheim Strike by Theo Boiten is the daddy if you are interested in RAF low-level raids.  The Reich Intruders by Martin Bowman is one of his best efforts too. 

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46 minutes ago, busdriver said:

Terror in the Starboard Seat

Also published as ' Mosquito Intruder' and available (in the UK at least) MUCH cheaper under that title.

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unlikely_spider
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The wife was good enough to buy me this book, which is pretty great so far. It's a fundamental look at the physics that dictate why a plane does what it's doing at any given time. A lot of the subjects are counter-intuitive to a beginner (though I'm not really one, at least when it comes to sims) and are explained really well.

 

Does anyone have recommendations for a book about combat maneuvers? That is something that I don't have any structured training in.

 

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Seen in the tips here, I read Daniel Defoe's Report about the plague in London too.

It had some overreligious passages but that's been normal in those times, I think. Interesting read.

Bremspropeller
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31 minutes ago, unlikely_spider said:

"$45.95"

☹️

 

You might find better offers if looking for "used" or maybe even with other retailers.

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bol.com | CCNA 200-301 Official Cert Guide, Volume 1 ...    

 

I'm current "out of games" studying for CCNA 200-301 cert. :coffee:
I hope I get it now in 2021

Next one already bought:

 

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:rolleyes::salute:

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Arnhem - Antony Beevor.

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1 minute ago, Dogbert1953 said:

Arnhem - Antony Beevor.

Got this in hardback. Wonderfully written, Beevor has an eye for picking out detail while also making sure you understand the wider picture.

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Yes Diggun, i enjoy reading his work, along with Max Hastings.

 

Also have it in hardback, Tesco sale for £12 a few years back. Just got around to reading it.

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cardboard_killer
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This is on sale at Amazon USA kindle version for $2.99 right now.

 

A History of the Mediterranean Air War, 1940–1945. Volume 2: North African Desert, February 1942–March 1943 (History of the Mediterranean Air War, 1940-1945) Kindle Edition

 

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Bremspropeller
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Waiting for vol. 5 to come out.

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Hammer From Above

 

Research you see...Marine aviation, not the Harrier necessarily.

 

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An unexpected find in the Library today... Should be useful for those new collector vehicles...

 

 

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=LD=Bulldog*
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Coming soon from Fonthill Media!

 

Jay

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And...

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Bremspropeller
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On 3/11/2021 at 12:10 PM, IV./JG51-Bulldog said:

Coming soon from Fonthill Media!

 

Jay

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Looking forward to that one!

 

 

 

 

 

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Just finished this one:

 

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Chief_Mouser
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Tremendous account of the early days of the OS, hope it carries on in the same vein. Bet it doesn't mention me though... (29 years 'before the mast' ?).

 

=LD=Bulldog*
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Some other recent titles from Fonthill Media...

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Bremspropeller
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Does anybody have Lightning Strikes?

cardboard_killer
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Fiction for a change.

 

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Ik like the story-telling style of writing. Not just a dry summery of events or specs....

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7 hours ago, SYN_Vander said:

Ik like the story-telling style of writing. Not just a dry summery of events or specs....

 

Nice - the author was on the We Have Ways podcast a few months ago and gave a really great discussion of the events down there. 

cardboard_killer
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More fiction.

 

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Bremspropeller
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23 hours ago, IV./JG51-Bulldog said:

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Caved in and ordered a copy ?

 

 

Today, my used copy of Fire in the Sky arrived. Thanks to @BlitzPig_EL for the tip.

Price was reasonable.

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BlitzPig_EL
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Hope you find it worth the read Brems.  

 

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cardboard_killer
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Finished my fiction drag, now onto more non-fiction. Got these three from ILL today.

 

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cardboard_killer
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Onward.

 

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and for non-fiction.

 

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Monostripezebra
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german only.. but actually really enjoyable

 

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My to-read list has gotten very long thanks to this thread!

 

Has anyone got a recommendation for books about the IL-2? Enjoying a campaign flying it and wanted to learn more outside of what's available on Wikipedia and such.

cardboard_killer
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Trying to keep one fiction and one non-fiction going at all times.

 

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I'm surprised by a quantity of stupid deaths, not directly related to air combat. A Bf-109's gear during the take off collides with a roof of a truck that was somehow crossing the takeoff lane in that very moment, Bf-109 crushes and pilot dies... In Il-2 for that I would be thinking of a poor mission design...

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