Jerry Scutts Books

Of all the combat aircraft that fought on the Allied side in World War II, the North American B-25 Mitchell was one of the best and most well-known. The B-25 gained lasting fame in the Pacific, by flying the April 1942 carrier raid on Tokyo. It also served in Africa, Italy, China, Burma and New Guinea, not just with the American air arms, but also with the RAF adn the Australian, Dutch and Russian air forces. The B-25 enjoyed a long post-war career before emerging as a prized warbird, the star of numerous air shows around the world. The author tells the full story of the B-25's development, operational use and post-war career in this illustrated history of the aircraft.

The most influential fighters and bombers of WWII - from the well-known Spitfires, Mustangs, Flying Fortresses and Zeros, to the lesser-known Soviet, French and Italian warplanes. Complete with spec tables detailing manufacturer, type, engine, span, wing area, length, height, weight, max speed, ceiling, range, crew, and armament. Detailed text delivers the design and development history of each aircraft.

Lightning! One of the best-named aircraft of WW2, the Lockheed P-38 was also one of the few fighters in production throughout hostilities. Immediately recognizable by its twin-boom tail layout, the P-38 Lightning was one of the mainstays of the USAAF's fighter inventory. Deployed in all theaters, Lightnings excelled in most, being one of the few American fighters armed with cannon. Subject to lengthy development throughout the war, the P-38 exemplified the technical peak reached by aeronautical engineers in the 1940s.

This book traces the combat History of the US heavy bomber units that operated in the European and Mediterranean theatres of World War 2. Major aircraft types are all covered, and their missions and tactical evolution are all detailed. Aircraft markings and aircrew uniforms are shown in full colour illustrations.

The first monoplane intercepter to enter service with the RAF. As a ground attack aircraft, and under the designation Sea Hurricane it also served at sea. Over 100 photos, 46 detail drawings, 3 pages of scale dwgs, 13 full-color paintings. 50 pages.

Probably the greatest test of the modeller is achieving the perfectly posed figure. This title explains how best to set up the figure, and goes on to deal with the niceties of painting, facial expressions, clothing etc. With no detail unexplored, everything is clearly explained with step by step photos.

Back cover text: This book presents for the first time in low-cost form a complete précis of American Army Air Force aircraft camouflage and marking schemes in all theatres during the last war. National and squadron insignia, invasion stripes, mission markings and nose art for each aircraft type used are all included, making the book an invaluable reference source for aviation historians and modellers.