- Prop
Riders: 60 Years of Racing Hydroplanes - The hot rod muscle
cars of boat racing-hydroplanes powered by V-8 engines from
Chevy, Chrysler, Ford, BMW, and Alfa-Romeo-are explained in
detail in this book. Providing information on hull development,
power train technology, drivers, safety measures, racecourse
design, and the growing budweiser hobby of restoring vintage
hydroplanes, this fully illustrated volume explores
these specialized boats that skim atop the water balanced
delicately on the propeller and three small parts of the hull.
Included in the appendix is a list of postwar racing record
holders, along with the names of their boats and the types
of engine used. This examination of sleek, brightly painted
hydroplanes appeals to the casual and dedicated enthusiast,
boat racing fans, hot-rodders, and vintage boat hobbyists.
- At
Close Quarters: PT Boats in the United States Navy - Bulkley
provides a wealth of facts about these motor torpedo boats,
whose vast range of operation covered two oceans as well as
the Mediterranean and the English Channel. Although their
primary mission was to attack surface ships and craft close
to shore, they were also used effectively to lay mines and
smoke screens, to rescue downed aviators, and to carry out
intelligence and raider operations. The author gives special
attention to the crews, paying well-deserved tribute to their
heroism, skill, and sacrifice that helped to win the war.
604 pages. 109 photographs. 7 maps.
- Fairmile
'D' Motor Torpedo Boat: Anatomy Of The Ship - The Fairmile
Type D torpedo/gun boat was the most heavily armed coastal
vessel regularly employed by Allied forces in World War II.
With a top speed of 31 knots and an 80-ton displacement, the
boat was a potent force in protecting littoral waterways and
was tasked with performing anti-submarine and mine warfare
operations. This heavily illustrated volume covers the development,
armament, and specifications of the Type D as well as all
of the principle design variations, including long-range air-sea
rescue craft. First published in 1985 and back by popular
demand, this reprint contains a new fold-out large-scale plan
of the Fairmile on the reverse of the book jacket. 324
photographs and illustrations.
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