The Wild West is a period of myth-making cowboys, infamous gunslingers, not always law-abiding lawmen, and saloon madams, that is as much the product of fiction writers and film makers as reality. This book contains stories of just a few of the outlaws that terrorised the West in its formative years
Lockheed P-38 Lightning- Classic WWII Aviation.
Explores the introduction and development of law enforcement in the early days of the Wild West of the United States.
Focusing on the transformative journey of space exploration, this book delves into the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs, highlighting both triumphs and tragedies, including the Apollo 1 fire that claimed three astronauts' lives. It chronicles the monumental Moon landing by Neil Armstrong in 1969 and revisits the earlier missions by the U.S. and Russia. The narrative also touches on the collaborative Apollo/Soyuz program and the development of Skylab, featuring over 200 photographs and insights from personal conversations with astronauts.
Focusing on the early development of American military aviation, this book explores a largely overlooked period before and during the First World War, as well as the inter-war years. It delves into the origins and evolution of the U.S. aviation section, providing insights into the challenges and advancements that shaped military aviation in the early 20th century. Through detailed research, it highlights the pivotal moments and figures that contributed to the establishment of air power in the United States.
This fascinating pictorial study explains the main reasons why the US entered WWI and the violations by Germany that exacerbated the situation. Lavishly illustrated chapters cover the development of the US Air Service and the US Naval Air Service and their first use of aircraft in a combat situation. This pictorial essay highlights the personalities that emerged from the war. Contains original escape reports from USAS pilots and observers providing detailed insight into the conditions under which they were imprisoned.
A unique collection of photographs that explores the life and military career of this famous airman until his death in April 1918.