The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes

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Irresistible . . . My aviation title of the year' Rowland White

'Stupendously brilliant . . . Completely addictive' James Holland

'The most explosive book about aircraft ever' Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves

From the terror and exhilaration of First World War dogfighting to the dark arts

of modern air combat, here is an enthralling ode to that most brutally exciting of machines:

the warplane.

The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes **is a beautifully designed, highly illustrated collection

of the very best articles from Hush-Kit ** the worlds leading alternative aviation online

magazine combined with a heavy punch of new and exclusive pieces. It contains

a wealth of brilliant material, from Top 10 lists and historical deep-dives to interviews

with legendary fighter pilots and expert analysis of weapons, tactics and technology.

This knowledge and impeccable research is balanced throughout with the irreverent attitude,

wicked satire and sharp eye for the absurdities of the aeronautical world that have made

the magazine so popular with its readers. The book itself is also a stunning object,

featuring first-rate photography alongside original, specially commissioned artwork.

Inside it you will find:

-Interviews with pilots of the F-14 Tomcat, the Mirage, the MiG-25, the English Electric Lightning, the Rafale and the B-52 among others.

-Comprehensive surveys including The Ultimate Biplane Fighters', 10 Incredible Cancelled Military Aircraft and Aviation Myths You Shouldnt Believe.

-Fascinating insights into obscure and overlooked warplanes.

-Unbelievable accounts of the most bizarre moments in aviation history.

-And much, much more.

Reviews

• Hush-Kit is stupendously brilliant irreverent and witty but also backed up by phenomenal knowledge and a completely fresh take. Its completely addictive and, without doubt, the best aviation magazine in the world. The Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is a thrilling read quite unlike any other aviation title' James Holland
• 'Funny, brilliant, and extremely well informed . . . Nothing else is quite like it. The extremely handsome Hush-Kit Book of Warplanes is an absolute must-have for anyone who has ever looked at an aeroplane with a little too much intensity!' Al Murray
• Joe Coles has written the most explosive book about aircraft ever Jim Moir (Vic Reeves)

Author Bio

Joe Coles has been writing about aviation for over twenty years. In this time he has been the editor of a bestselling aviation periodical published around the world, contributed journalistic and historical articles to many leading publications and created Hush-Kit, a widely respected and deeply irreverent online magazine. He lives in Bristol.

@Hush_Kit / hush kit.net