GRUB STREET GRUB STREET 4 Rainham Close London SW11 6SS 0207 924 3966 www.grubstreet.co.uk Military History 2016/2017 Welcome to our new catalogue and thank you GRUB STREET for your continued support of our list. Here is a reminder of the praise we’ve received in the past: NEW BOOKS & STOCKLIST JANUARY 2016–JANUary 2017 ‘Many readers will already have Grub Street books on their shelves, the publisher having cut a well-deserved niche for accuracy and reada- bility – not an easy balance. They have an enviable reputation for well-researched works that are difficult to put down.’ CONTENTS Flypast New Titles 2 ‘Grub Street is a publisher to be congratulated for reprinting Bestselling Ebooks 20 important books.’ Ebooks and Audiobooks 22 Cross & Cockade International Illustrated backlist 23 ‘Some of the most valuable, and well-researched books in my library WW2 – Battle of Britain 23 are those published by Grub Street. Although a publishing company WW2 – Bomber Command 24 of modest size, they have consistently produced a list of titles that have filled gaps in the marketplace.’ WW2 – General Interest 25 Tony Holmes, Jets Cartoons 26 WW1 27 ‘The GOGS (Gods of Grub Street) have maintained an awesome quantity Modern Aviation 28 and quality of production.’ The Aerodrome A-Z Backlist by Title 29 ‘Books from Grub Street can always be relied upon to be the very best in their class.’ The Bulletin of the Military Historical Society ‘For some time now Grub Street have been producing fantastic books on the classic British war jets.’ War History Online ALL detAiLS heRein ARe CoRReCt At the time of going to pRess may 2016 september 2016 TORNADO Boys meteor Boys Ian Hall Steve Bond THRILLING TALES FROM THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO TRUE TALES FROM THE OPERATORS OF BRITAIN’S HAVE OPERATED THIS INDOMITABLE MODERN-DAY FIRST JET FIGHTER—FROM 1944 TO DATE BOMBER See p.7 for Ian Hall’s other title £20 Tornado Boys is the latest in the ever-popular ‘Boys’ series, and As Britain’s first jet fighter, the Gloster Meteor has had a £20 ISBN: 978-1-910690-13-0 differs from earlier titles. With the introduction of female pilots remarkably varied and lengthy life. But whilst many books have ISBN: 978-1-910690-26-0 Hardback, 234 x 156mm to the RAF in 1994, the Tornado was among the first aircraft to focused on its development and service history, the time has come Hardback, 234 x 156mm 208 pages be flown by both men and women. This is acknowledged in the to hear the personal experiences of its air and ground crews. 208 pages Approx. 60 b/w and colour book with a chapter written by one female pilot. Another aspect By interviewing over thirty veterans, author and Meteor Approx. 60 b/w and colour photos that makes this book different from the rest of the series is that veteran Steve Bond has written an incredibly detailed insight photos World Rights World Rights it covers an aircraft which is still in active service, currently as a into this iconic aircraft, which is supported by anecdotes and key player in Middle East operations. With the focus on the GR1/ accounts from those who knew it best. One example is Alan GR4 versions of the Tornado (and not the F3 interceptor), readers McDonald who described the Meteor as ‘a bit unforgiving if you Special Ops Liberators will enjoy fascinating insights on what it is like to operate this got it wrong, as many pilots found out to their cost, especially on ISBN: 9781908117144 multi-role bomber/reconnaissance aircraft against the backdrop one engine, but I must admit I got to like it very much – it was a £25.00 of modern-day scenarios. great adrenalin rush.’ The book starts in the 1970s with stories from operators of Alongside these entertaining stories are details of the the Tornado as a Cold War nuclear deterrent and with tales of later Meteor’s origins and developments. Starting with the first ‘hot’ wars as seen by operational leaders in both Gulf conflicts deliveries in 1944 working through to the present day, Steve Bond and in Kosovo. There are also stories of Scud hunting in Iraq and documents the diverse role which the Meteor has had. From use of Red Flag exercises in the US. The short-lived anti-shipping in operations against the V1, photo-reconnaissance missions, as a role is not neglected. With the transformation of the Tornado to training machine and later a display aircraft – particular attention GR4 standard, the book continues with chapters covering active is given to its major service period of the 1950s through to the ‘This is fascinating stuff. The story is service in support of Britain’s increasingly complex international early 1960s. The book will also feature photographs never seen told with good balance between the commitments and the employment of new weaponry and sensors. before in print. This detailed history of an iconic and much loved technical, operational and human as- The various operational training patterns over the years are jet fighter will appeal to all aviation fans. pects; high on detail, this is clearly the discussed by instructors, while there are tales from those who result of much research.’ flew Tornados on exchange, loan and contract service with foreign Also by Steve Bond Classic Aircraft Magazine air forces. Finally the book highlights the essential part played ‘This book makes a comprehensive by ground crew in the Tornado story, with chapters by front-line Wimpy A detailed illustrated history record of the Wellington and is well- engineers and an army ground liaison officer. of the Vickers Wellington in illustrated by many new or seldom- All in all, through the eyes of the men and women who service, 1938-1953 seen photographs. have operated this extraordinary aircraft, the volume presents ISBN: 9781909808140 It is good value for money.’ an entertaining and illuminating series of tales and anecdotes. £25.00 Air Britain Militaria INTO THE JET AGE WITH GRUB STREET WITH GRUB THE JET AGE INTO 6 7 july 2016 available now the Boys series the Boys harrier Boys harrier Boys Bob Marston VOLUME ONE: COLD WAR THROUGH THE FALKLANDS, 1969-1990 Volume two £20 ISBN: 978-1-909808-29-4 Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 192 pages, Photographs throughout Bob Marston World Rights NEW TECHONOLOGY NEW THREATS NEW Bob Marston, who flew Harriers for many years, draws together accounts from others , , who worked with this unique jet through its history. The excitement, camaraderie TACTICS, 1990-2010 and pride of Harrier operators shine through in the personal stories of those whose lives were changed by their experience of this iconic aircraft, both on land and at sea. ‘It’s a cracking good read evoking a feeling for the reader of firmly being in the cockpit or sitting in a damp German “hide” with a “feel” for the camaraderie. Highly recommended.’ Flypast £20 In the second volume of Harrier Boys, as with the first, the history PHANTOM Boys ISBN: 978-1-910690-17-8 of this remarkable aircraft in service with UK armed forces is Richard Pike Hardback, 234 x 156mm illustrated through personal reminiscences of the people who TRUE TALES FROM THE UK OPERATORS OF THE MCDONNELL DOUGLAS F-4 192 pages worked with it. The book begins with explanations of the mature £20 Approx. 60 b/w and colour ISBN: 978-1-909808-22-5 concept of operations with the Harrier GR3 in the Cold War. It then Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 184 pages, Photographs throughout photos progresses through the evolution of Harrier II, starting with the World Rights World Rights GR5, and updates to the Sea Harrier, while the potential battles to be fought necessitated ever-changing tactics and technology. ‘A brilliant read for any Phantom fan.’ Air Force Monthly The new Harriers used digital developments for airframe, engine and weapons control. Conflicts in Iraq, Bosnia, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and Afghanistan saw ground-attack missions move towards the delivery of smart weapons from medium level, rather than the dumb bombs and low level of the Cold War era – meaning that the Harrier had once more to demonstrate its legendary versatility. The introduction of the Sea Harrier FA2, with its beyond visual range air-to-air missiles and improved radar, gave much improved air defence. The UK Harrier story ends with the closer integration of the buccaneer Boys RN and RAF forces, before the aircraft’s all-too-early retirement Air Commodore Graham Pitchfork in 2010, possibly decades before other countries forsake this TRUE TALES BY THOSE WHO FLEW THE ‘LAST ALL-BRITISH BOMBER’ unique capability. £20 ISBN 978-1-909166-11-0 Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 224 pages, Photographs throughout World Rights ‘A fine tribute to an iconic aircraft.’The Northern Star INTO THE JET AGE WITH GRUB STREET WITH GRUB THE JET AGE INTO 8 9 available now available now the Boys series the Boys THE lightning Boys jaguar Boys Richard Pike Ian Hall TRUE TALES FROM PILOTS OF THE ENGLISH ELECTRIC LIGHTNING TRUE TALES FROM OPERATORS OF THE BIG CAT IN PEACE AND WAR £20 £20 ISBN: 978-1-908117-15-1 ISBN: 978-1-909808-15-7 the Boys series Boys the Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 192 pages, Photographs throughout Hardback, 234 x 156mm, 208 pages, Photographs throughout World Rights World Rights ‘Richard Pike is to be congratulated on this fascinating compilation of true tales.’ One of the best-loved of RAF types, the Jaguar commanded a fierce loyalty and affection which shines through in these accounts of an aircraft that will live Aeroplane forever in the memory.