Jakab

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Letov S-328 Vol. 1 by Jiri Vrany.
This book covers the development and usage of the Czech built Letov S-328 from the S-28 to S-528 up to the German takeover in March 1939. This interesting 80 page book contains 109 black and white photos with 8 pages of colour profiles. Czech/English text.

Letov S-328 Vol. 2 by Jiri Vrany.
This book covers the usage of the Czech built Letov S-328 by the German Luftwaffe, the Slovak Airforce, the Bulgarian Airforce and during the Slovak National Uprising. This interesting 104 page book contains 160 black and white photos with 8 pages of colour profiles and 4 pages on line drawings Czech/English text.

AVIA BH-33 by Jiri Vrany.
This book covers the usage of the Czech built fighter AVIA BH-33 used by the Czechoslovak, Polish, Belgian, Yugoslav, Greek, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese Air Forces. This interesting 80 page book contains 158 black and white photos with 8 pages of colour profiles and 3 pages on line drawings Czech/English text.

Czechoslovak Prototypes 1938 Vol.1 by Pavel Kucera.
This book covers the development and limited usage of the Czech built twin engine planes: Aero A304, Aero A-204 and Aero A-300. This interesting 96 page book contains 80 black and white photos with 10 pages of colour profiles and 12 pages of line drawings Czech/English text.

MiG-15 in Czechoslovak Air Force 1951-1983 Vol.1 by Miroslav Irra
This book covers the usage of the MiG-15 in the Czechoslovak Air Force from the years 1951-1983. Included are accounts of encounters with Western Air force aircraft as well as squadron formation etc This 104 page book contains 165 black and white photos with 15 colour photographs. There are also 7 colour profiles included. Czech/English text.

Morane-Saulnier MS.406 C1 Vol.1 by Miroslav Šnajdr

From the publisher: "The French fighter plane the Morane Saulnier MS.406 C1 was one of the first planes in which Czechoslovakian pilots fought against the German Luftwaffe in the Battle for France in 1940. Paperback, A4, 80 pages, 8 pages colour profiles, diagrams. Volume 2 follows..

MiG-21 in Czechoslovak Air Force 1962-2005 Vol.1 by Miroslav Irra
This book covers the usage of the MiG-21 in the Czechoslovak Air Force from the years 1962-2005. Included are accounts of training conversion, pilot memories, encounters with Western Air force aircraft as well as squadron formation etc. Versions covered are MiG-21F-13, MiG-21PF, MiG-21PFM, MiG-21R, MiG-21M, MiG-21MF, MiG-21MFN, MiG-21U, MiG-21US and MiG-21US. This 96 page book contains 64 black and white photos with 34 colour photographs. There are also 8 colour profiles included. Czech/English text.

MiG-15 in Czechoslovak Air Force 1951-1983 Vol. 2 by Miroslav Irra
This book continues the coverage of the usage of the MiG-15 in the Czechoslovak Air Force from the years 1951-1983. This vol covers the versions of MiG-15 used by the Czechoslovak Air Force, MiG-15(S-102), MiG-15SB, MiG-15T, UTI MiG-15(CS-102), UTI MiG-15P, MiG-15bis(S-103), MiG-15bisT, MiG-15bisR and MiG-15bisSB as well as a technical summary. This 104 page book contains 86 black and white photos with 25 colour photographs. There are also 7 colour profiles included. Czech/English text.

Czechoslovak Prototypes 1938 Vol. 2 by Pavel Kucera.
This book covers the development and limited usage of the Czech built twin engine planes: Letov S-50, Avia B-158 and CKD E-51 . This interesting 112 page book contains 138 black and white photos with 4 pages of colour profiles and 9 pages of line drawings Czech/English text.

MiG-15 in Czechoslovak Air Force 1951-1983 Vol. 3 by Miroslav Irra
This book continues the coverage covers the usage of Czechoslovak Air Force MiG-15's from the years 1951-1983. This volume covers the pilots experiences, accident historiesand the camouflage and markings. This 96 page book contains 97 black and white photos with 50 colour photographs. There are also 2 colour profiles included. Czech/English text.

Iljusin IL-2 Attack Aircraft by Oleg W. Rastrenin
From the publisher: "The publication Il-2, by a Russian author, gives a detailed description of the development and combat deployment of one of the most famous planes of WWII. Paperback, A4, 96 pages, colour profiles, diagrams. Many previously unknown photos from Russia. "

MiG-21 in Czechoslovak Air Force 1962-2005 Vol.2 by Miroslav Irra
This book continues the coverage of the MiG-21's use in the Czechoslovak Air Force from the years 1962-2005. Included are accounts of accidents, the armaments used on MiG-21's, Emblems of Air Squadrons and Regiments, and use of MiG-21's in the USA as 'warbirds'. This 112 page book contains 72 black and white photos with 31 colour photographs. There are also 12 colour profiles included. Czech/English text

Jak-11/C-11 Fighter/Trainer by Albert Orlita
From the publisher: "The Yak-11, produced in Czechoslovakia as the C-11, came from the designs of the Yakovlev fighter series developed from the Yak-1 fighter. Hardback, A4, 112 pages, many diagrams. Black & white and colour photos, colour profiles."

Morane-Saulnier MS.406 C1 Vol.2 by Miroslav Šnajdr
From the publisher: "The final volume of the publication MS.406 C1 describes the plane’s combat deployment after Germany’s attack on France in May 1940, service in the colours of Vichy, Free France. Service and licensed production in Switzerland, deployment in Finland, also the Luftwaffe, Italy and Croatia. Hardback, A4, 96 pages, colour profiles, diagrams. Many period photos.

Iljusin IL-10/Avia B-33 Ground Attack Plane in the Czechoslovakian Air Force Vol. 1 by Miroslav Irra and Milan Hanak
From the publisher "The design of the Il-10 was based on the Il-2 and arrived just in time for the final battles of WWII. This excellent plane was produced under licence in Czechoslovakia and provided the armament of Attack Air Regiments. Volume 1 deals with the development in USSR, service in Czechoslovakia and the formation of the Attack Air Force. This hardcover 96 page book has colour profiles, diagrams. Colour photo details of the plane and many period photos."

Mi-8/17 Multi-purpose Helicopter by Jakub Fojtik
From the publisher "The Mi-8 can be regarded as one of the best helicopters of its kind in the world. It has been in service for dozens of years in many countries of the world and in various versions. This book describes service and versions in our Air Force. All known versions serving throughout the world. Deployment. Hardback, A4, 112 pages,. Many black & white and colour photos period photos, diagrams, colour profiles. "

Iljusin IL-10/Avia B-33 Ground Attack Plane in the Czechoslovakian Air Force Vol. 2 by Miroslav Irra and Milan Hanak
This Il-10/Avia B-33 Volume 2 deals with licensed production, flying accidents, camouflage and markings, technical description, characteristics of the plane according to pilot’s recollections. This hardcover 96 page book has colour profiles, diagrams. Colour photo details of the plane and many period photos.

Su-7 in the Czechoslovak Air Force 1964-1990 Vol.2 by Jan Dubravcik
This book covers the development and usage of this Soviet built fighter in Czechoslovak Air Force use. This hardcover 80 page book contains 110 black and white photos and 9 colour photographs with 9 colour profiles Czech/English text

Armoured Car Mo.30 by Radomir Zavadil.
This book covers the development and usage of the Czech built Mo.30 Armoured Car. This interesting 88 page book contains 85 black and white photos with 9 pages of colour profiles and 7 pages on line drawings Czech/English text.

Tatra Military Vehicles by Radomir Zavadil.
This book covers the development and usage of military cars and passenger vehicles built by the Tatra company from 1918 -1945. This interesting 80 page book contains 102 black and white photos and 44 colour photographs. Czech/English text.

Tatra Military Vehicles by Radomir Zavadil.
This book continues the coverage of this time the development and usage of military trucks and special vehicles built by the Tatra company from 1918 -1945. This interesting 80 page book contains 116 black and white photos and 31 colour photographs. Czech/English text.