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Robert C. Mikesh

    Martin B-57 Canberra:
    Japanese Aircraft Code Names & Designations
    Japanese Aircraft Equipment: 1940-1945
    Flying Dragons: The South Vietnamese Air Force
    Restoring Museum Aircraft
    Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941
    • 2009

      Restoring Museum Aircraft

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book provides a comprehensive guide to aircraft restoration, detailing the decision-making process for museum exhibits, including considerations of fit, display, and value. It outlines initial preparations before disassembly and explains key techniques for working with various aircraft materials. The author systematically addresses propulsion types, tires, colors, and markings, as well as the specific needs for indoor versus outdoor exhibitions. Recognized as an authoritative reference, it delves into the complexities of aircraft preservation and restoration with practical examples.

      Restoring Museum Aircraft
    • 2005

      The book provides a comprehensive history of the South Vietnamese Air Force (VNAF), detailing its evolution from a poorly equipped French auxiliary to the world's fourth-largest air force, trained and supported by the U.S. military. It focuses on the VNAF's operational challenges and growth over two decades, rather than the political aspects of the Vietnam War. This updated edition includes new insights and a wealth of color photographs, enhancing the narrative of the air force's significant role in the conflict.

      Flying Dragons: The South Vietnamese Air Force
    • 2004

      Japanese Aircraft Equipment: 1940-1945

      • 200 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the equipment used in Japanese aircraft, this companion book details instruments, radios, cameras, and weaponry employed by the Army and Navy air forces. It begins with a historical overview of how much of this equipment was captured and is now preserved in collections and museums. The concluding chapter offers insights into colors and coatings of aircraft interiors, aiding collectors in identifying unmarked equipment. Contributions from experts enhance the depth of information provided throughout the text.

      Japanese Aircraft Equipment: 1940-1945
    • 2004

      From ABDUL to ZEKE, this handbook covers all Allied designations for Japanese Navy/Army aircraft of WWII. Each aircraft is presented alphabetically according to its code name, and is also cross-referenced to its official (long) designations and project (short) designations.

      Japanese Aircraft Code Names & Designations
    • 2004

      Martin B-57 Canberra:

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      A history of B-57 Canberra jet bomber in service in the U.S. Air Force. Contains appendices about the aircraft.

      Martin B-57 Canberra:
    • 1990

      This work looks at the history of Japanese aircraft between 1910 and 1941. It includes descriptions of aircraft that range from the well known to the obscure.

      Japanese Aircraft 1910-1941
    • 1980