"Colin's book is an excellent collection of individual stories, and histories of the club's they qualified for, and I highly recommend it..."
Goldfish Club Newsletter - Winter 2024

Well illustrated throughout with plenty of excellent colour photographs of all sorts of Hercules variants, in use by many operators around the world. From the drab greys of many modern examples, to the bright colours of 'Fat Albert', famously used to support the Blue Angels display team. The C-130 is one of only a very small number of types to remain in service with US forces for over 50 years, and there is no immediate end in sight for it just yet. With such an incredible story, I feel that author Ben has done a really good job of fitting it all in to the constraints of this book series, and the models I am sure will inspire plenty of modellers to build their own examples. Read the full review [link=https://www.militarymodelscenenew.com/book-reviews-1/lockheed-c-130]here[/link]
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First published in 1944 this very welcome reprint is an astonishing story of indomitable spirit overcoming adversity. A pre-war pilot on the outbreak of WW2 William Simpson was serving with the Fairey Battle-equipped 12 Squadron and flew to France as part of the Advanced Air Striking Force. When the German assault against France and the Low Countries opened with unparallelled ferocity on 10 May 1940 Simpson led four Battles of B Flight to attack a column in Luxembourg. They successfully bombed in the face of heavy fire and only one aircraft returned. Simpson had to crash land his aircraft that burst into flames being dragged clear by his gallant crew but was desperately burned. Treated for his injuries in several French hospitals, he was repatriated in 1941 and came under the care of the remarkable Archibald McIndoe who slowly rebuilt his destroyed face and hands. The story of this courageous member if the Guinea Pig Club is movingly told with humour, humility and great humanity. An aviation.. Read more
Andrew Thomas - Author and Historian

"The Real Battle of Britain Story". Article as featured in
RAF News - Friday, November 29 2024

We see a clear picture of the many squadrons that operated the Tornado for the RAF, as well as Italian, German and Saudi aircraft. There are tables of all the GR4s built, including their serials, code, operator and remarks which does include those lost to accidents etc.. While aircraft enthusiasts will lover this, I think modellers will be real fans, as there are so many camouflage schemes, markings options, and weathering detail that there is so much inspiration in here to inspire a new Tornado build. Many of the special marking schemes will be especially attractive, and while I am hesitant to pick out just one, I think the red spined F3 of 56(R) squadron on page 169, a picture taken in 2007 is rather impressive. At the back of the book, a great list of the individual call signs of the many Tornados visiting the low fly zones. Read the full review [link=https://www.militarymodelscenenew.com/book-reviews-1/the-panavia-tornado-at-low-level]here[/link]
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