RAF Legends: Avro Vulcan
In the latest in our series of features linked to the centenary of the Royal Air Force, we profile the most famous of Britain’s three V-Bombers, the delta-winged Avro Vulcan.
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5 things you didn't know about the RAF Bomber Command
Our RAF Bomber Command Operations Manual covers all aspects of the mighty organisation that bombed Germany around the clock in its sustained offensive to break the will of the German people.
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RAF Legends: the De Havilland Mosquito
As our series of features linked to the centenary of the Royal Air Force continues, we profile the ‘Wooden Wonder’ - the remarkable de Havilland Mosquito.
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The Dam Busters 75 years on: how Operation Chastise was planned and executed
As well as being the RAF’s Centenary year, 2018 also marks the 75th anniversary of what is probably the RAF’s most famous mission of World War 2: ‘Operation Chastise’ - the Dams Raid. Here we tell the story of this audacious attack on Germany’s industrial heartland.
Quiz: How much do you know about the Grumman F-14 Tomcat?
In 2001, F-14s led some of the first strikes into Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom), and in Iraq in 2003 (Operation Iraqi Freedom). How much do you know about this legendary aircraft? Take our quiz and find out if you’re among the best of the best!
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RAF Legends: the Hawker Hurricane
This year is the Royal Air Force’s centenary. To begin our series of associated features we profile the first monoplane fighter to enter RAF service, the redoubtable Hawker Hurricane…
The Royal Air Force story
The Royal Air Force is 100 years old this month. Here we tell its story in brief, focusing on relevant titles in the Haynes Manual series.
A look inside the Concorde supersonic aircraft
On this day, 24 October, in 2003 the Concorde made its final commercial flight. Our fantastic Concorde Owners’ Workshop Manual, written by two of British Airways' most experienced Concorde flight crew, concentrates on the technical and engineering achievements that made the Concorde such a...
Build your own jet engine with Haynes!
We’ve teamed up with TrendsUK to produce this model jet engine that will offer kids and adults alike the opportunity to learn how a full-size aircraft turbofan engine works!
A look inside the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II Manual
There aren’t many aircraft that instil such fear into the hearts ofthe enemy that they gain their own moniker, but the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is one of the few that does – ‘Whispering Death’.
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