Seven books released by Fonthill Media

Letters from a Flying Officer

Rothesay Stuart Wortley

 A classic diary and letters of a renowned First World War ace
 Tells the exciting story of life as a pilot with the RFC during the war years
 Beautifully illustrated with sixty rarely seen photographs

Price: £16.99/$29.95
ISBN: 978-1-78155-497-5
Size: 234 x 156 mm
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 176 pages
Illustrations: 60 mono
Rights: World, all languages



Thunderbolt to War

An American Fighter Pilot in England
John Anderson with Clint and Steve Sperry

 Written from the reminiscence s of Clint Sperry himself
 Gives a unique first-hand insight into life as a USAAF pilot in the
Second World War
 Superbly illustrated with 118 mono photographs

Price: £20.00/$34.95
ISBN: 978-1-78155-456-2
Size: 234 x 156 mm
Binding: Hardback
Extent: 272 pages
Illustrations: 118 mono
Rights: World, all languages


The Avro Manchester

The Legend Behind the Lancaster
Robert Kirby

 A new and much expanded version of the definitive text on the Avro Manchester that was first published by Midland Publishing in 1995 and long awaited by the aviation and history community
 The author is an acknowledged expert on the Avro Manchester
 Superbly illustrated with 200 photographs – many new to this book
 The original edition has only five-star reviews on Amazon

Price: £50.00/$85.00
ISBN: 978-1-78155-285-8
Size: 248 x 172 mm
Binding: Hardback
Extent: 512 pages
Illustrations: 177 mono
Rights: World, all languages


Short Stirling

The First of the RAF Heavy Bombers
Pino Lombardi

 The definitive work on the Short Stirling: the result of a life’s research and dedication
 Designed by the Short Brothers in 1936, the Short Stirling entered service in 1941, but was superseded by the Halifax and Lancaster later in the war
 Superbly illustrated with 400 unpublished photographs
 The last word on the Short Stirling and a labour of love

Price: £50.00/$85.00
ISBN: 978-1-78155-473-9
Size: 248 x 172 mm
Binding: Hardback
Extent: 416 pages
Illustrations: 400 mono
Rights: World, all languages


The Perfect Aerodrome

A History of RAF Chivenor 1932-1995
David Watkins

 The first detailed history of th is famous Devon airbase near
Barnstaple
 Superbly researched – the first book draws on the testimony of
those that lives and worked there as well as official records
 Superbly illustrated with nearly 300 photographs from throughout
the 63-year history of the base
 Written by the best-selling author of History of the de Havilland
Vampire (Fonthill Media)

Price: £18.99/$32.95
ISBN: 978-1-78155-449-4
Size: 248 x 172 mm
Binding: Paperback
Extent: 256 pages
Illustrations: 222 mono/62 colour
Rights: World, all languages

Paint Locker Magic

A History of Naval Aviation Special Markings and Artwork
Jim Meehan and William Tate

 One hundred years of personal markings on US naval aircraft
documented
 Over 100 previously unpublished images of aircraft nose art and
special markings
 Many striking colour photographs and drawings of interest to
aviation enthusiasts, military historians and modellers

Price: £30.00/$50.00
ISBN: 978-1-62545-041-8
Size: 248 x 172 mm
Binding: Hardback
Extent: 240 pages
Illustrations: 102 mono/278
colour
Rights: World, all languages

For more information please go to the Fonthill Media web site or:-

UK Sales: Casemate UK Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01865 241249
Overseas: Global Book Sales Email: [email protected]
Distribution: MacMillan Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01256 302692

Book cover photos and book details courtesy Jay Slater, Publisher


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