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Andy Saunders

    The Automotive Alchemist
    Luftwaffe bombers in the Blitz 1940-1941
    Lone Wolf
    Aircraft Salvage in the Battle of Britain and the Blitz
    Dowding's Despatch
    Apollo Remastered
    • Apollo Remastered

      The Sunday Times Bestseller

      • 456 stránek
      • 16 hodin čtení
      4,9(20)Ohodnotit

      Set against a backdrop of urgency and suspense, this narrative explores the pivotal moments that can change lives in just a heartbeat. The characters navigate intense emotional landscapes, grappling with decisions that have profound implications. Themes of love, loss, and redemption intertwine, revealing how fleeting moments can define one’s existence. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a gripping journey that challenges perceptions of time and choice, ultimately highlighting the power of a single instant to alter destinies.

      Apollo Remastered
    • Dowding's Despatch

      • 192 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      5,0(1)Ohodnotit

      In September 1946, the London Gazette published a despatch from Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh C T Dowding that was titled simply: The Battle of Britain. Written and submitted to the Air Ministry in 1941, this document became the very framework for the accepted Battle of Britain narrative which has been established across the following eighty years.

      Dowding's Despatch
    • Lone Wolf

      • 192 stránek
      • 7 hodin čtení
      4,0(1)Ohodnotit

      Known to contemporaries the Lone Wolf, Flt Lt Stevens was the RAF's highest scoring nightfighter pilot with fourteen victories. What makes his story unique is that all this was achieved without the aid of radar or another crew member. Instead Flt Lt Stevens used extraordinary skill, instinct and innate marksmanship.

      Lone Wolf
    • Luftwaffe bombers in the Blitz 1940-1941

      • 126 stránek
      • 5 hodin čtení
      4,0(3)Ohodnotit

      Luftwaffe Bombers in the Blitz will comprise of some 140-150 images of German bomber aircraft during the Blitz of 1940-1941. The images will cover the entirety of the Blitz and will also depict losses across Britain during this period. Each picture will tell its own story, and will be fully captioned with historical detail.Each section will have a short introduction and the images will include those of shot down aircraft, including relatively intact machines, badly damaged/destroyed wreckages, photographs of pilots and other related illustrations. All images are from the author’s unique collection of wartime photographs of Luftwaffe losses, collected from a variety of sources across some thirty-five years of research.

      Luftwaffe bombers in the Blitz 1940-1941
    • The Automotive Alchemist

      • 464 stránek
      • 17 hodin čtení

      The narrative explores the dynamic life of Andy Saunders, highlighting his journey from mastering metalwork, painting, and airbrushing to becoming a renowned automotive designer. It captures the emotional ups and downs he experiences, showcasing his evolution as a craftsman and innovator in the automotive world, as well as the brilliance behind his unique creations and restorations.

      The Automotive Alchemist
    • Featuring around 140-150 images, this book presents a detailed visual account of German fighter aircraft during the Battle of Britain in the summer of 1940. Each photograph, fully captioned with historical context, showcases the range of losses experienced, from intact aircraft to severely damaged wrecks. The author provides insightful introductions for each section, enhancing the narrative with images of pilots and related illustrations. This collection stems from over thirty-five years of dedicated research, offering a unique glimpse into Luftwaffe losses during this pivotal conflict.

      Luftwaffe Fighters in the Battle of Britain
    • Luftwaffe's Attacks on Britain 1941-1945

      • 160 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      Featuring around 140-150 images, this book documents the Luftwaffe's aerial assaults on Britain from 1941 to 1945. Each photograph captures a unique narrative, showcasing both the German fighters and bombers involved, as well as the destruction they caused. The collection includes images of downed aircraft, pilots, and relevant illustrations, all accompanied by detailed captions providing historical context. The author draws from a personal collection amassed over thirty-five years, offering a comprehensive visual account of this tumultuous period.

      Luftwaffe's Attacks on Britain 1941-1945
    • RAF Fighters vs Luftwaffe Bombers

      • 80 stránek
      • 3 hodiny čtení

      Losses were high on both sides, but the determined RAF fighter force began to take its toll on the overextended, under-protected Kampfgruppen of Heinkel He 111s, Ju 87s and 88s, and Dornier Do 17s. This book offers a study which dissects the tactics and technology of the duels in this new kind of war.

      RAF Fighters vs Luftwaffe Bombers