Richard Franks Books

Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, this narrative reveals the experiences of a group of young trial lawyers serving as Marine Corps infantry officers in Da Nang. While facing enemy threats, they maintained a lighthearted approach to the war, focusing earnestly on their legal duties. Their court martial cases varied widely, from minor infractions to serious crimes, highlighting the complexities of military justice. This unique perspective blends the gravity of war with the camaraderie and zest for life among these lawyers.

The first in a series of detailed and well illustrated accounts of classic aircraft in service from the prototype to the few remaining preserved examples. The introduction to the book is written by an ex-Shackleton pilot who was the first to be on the scene at the fire and sinking of the Lakonia and was instrumental in saving many lives. The book contains over thirty-five specially commissioned accurate side, 4-view, and squadron badge illustrations in full color, with many previously unpublished photographs. A full listing of all airframes and their histories is also included.

The Gloster Javelin is the second in a series of detailed and well illustrated accounts of classic aircraft in service from the prototype to the few remaining preserved examples. This book contains over sixty-five specially commissioned accurate side, 4-view, and squadron badge illustrations in full color, with over 150 photographs in color and black and white, many previously unpublished. A full listing of all airframes and their histories is also included.

The "Supermarine Attacker" is the fourth in a series of detailed and well illustrated accounts of classic aircraft in service from the prototype to the sole remaining preserved example. This book contains over twenty five specially commissioned accurate side, 4 view and squadron badge illustrations in full colour, with over 80 photographs in colour and black and white, the majority of which are previously unpublished. 1:72 scale drawings and a full listing of all airframes and their histories are also included.

Seventeenth title in the Airframe Album series is an essential companion for anyone tackling the Zoukei-Mura (1/32nd), Hasegawa (1/48th), Italeri and older kits in 1/72nd scale. Contents A wealth of historical photographs and detail images of the typePeriod detail images during production and service usePeriod diagrams, data from flight manuals & spare parts cataloguesFully detailed 3D isometric views of prototype and production machines by Juraj JankovicColour profiles by Richard J. CaruanaConcise camouflage and marking notesLists of all Hs 129 accessories, decals & masks produced in all scalesDetailed build of the Zoukei-Mura 1/32nd scale Hs 129B-2/R3 kit by Steve Evans120 pages