A selection of recommened reference books for modellers, enthusiasts and historians, some include a review by Vintage Airfix.
Aircraft/Aviation reference books
- Aviation is one of the largest imprints. Many of the titles include stunning colour photographs and the colour profiles are now world renowned. They cover the first flights of early aviation pioneers right through to modern day conflicts and unmanned aircraft.
- These small A5-sized books were hardback, in black/white. First produced in 1974 and were released two at a time, usually four a year. A total of 28 are known, these are listed below with their authors name and the books blurb. They were published by Patrick Stephens Ltd.
Battleground Books: WWI Series
- Battleground series of World War One reference books.
Battleground Books: WWII Series
- Battleground series of World War Two reference books.- A new series covering the entire history of the British Army complete with unique insight into what happened from those in command.
Eyewitnesses from The Great War series
- An innovative series following eyewitness accounts of the people who lived through the hard times of The Great War. This thrilling series features books once known as old, rare and out of print titles that were published during or shortly after The First World War. We bring you the original books that have been unseen for years.- The Fact File series of pocket guides are packed full of information, facts and figures.
- The success of our Images of War series is due to the copious use of collectors’ graphic and rare contemporary images, supported by authoritative captions and lively text. The majority of titles in this fast growing series focus on campaigns and formations of the Second World War.
- Books documenting the history of the plastic scale modelling hobby.
- Books suitable to aid military modelling.
Wargames and figures reference
- Miniature wargames have been around since bebore plastic. This selection of books are aimed at wargames and figure modellers.- The horrors and sacrifices of the First World War are deeply engrained in the national psyche. The four years between 1914 – 1918 irrevocably changed the lives of its participants and each subsequent generation. a hundred years later and the themes are still familiar..
- Far from waning, interest in the global land, sea and air conflict grows with every successive generation. This list has something for everyone, whether it be from memoirs, biographies, pictorial histories, studies of campaigns and a superb selection of guidebooks, covering many of the Battlefields of the Second World War.