Tired of trying to find that elusive title?  Forget what the name of that really great book you needed was?  Or are you just looking for more information on a particular aircraft?  Whatever the reason, you've come to the right place.  On this page you'll find book reviews, recommended titles (including magazines), and suggested reading lists.  I will also help research titles for you.  Drop me a line with your request and I'll see if I can locate it for you. 

Special Notice Titles

The materials highlighted here are worthy of particular attention.  The titles in this section are some of the best resources available for information on vintage aircraft.  Many offer 3-views, but most are detailed studies of aircraft types and include photos and specification data.  I have included sample pages and a more informative description of these works where possible.  I hope this materials proves useful...

 

        Putnam's Aircraft series

       Jane's All the World's Aircraft

       Aircraft Yearbook

       Juptner's U.S. Civil Aircraft series

        Civil Aircraft of Yesteryear

        Aircraft of the Roaring Twenties / Classic Airplanes of the 30's

 

3-View Resources

The materials highlighted here include numerous 3-views and/or scale plans of aircraft.  Many also offer in-depth information, color schemes, and aircraft history -- but the main emphasis is 3-views and "scale" plans.  I have included sample pages and a more informative description of these works.  Please note: some of these titles / items must be purchased.  I have been unable to find very many of these available through libraries.  Some are also commercial catalogs of vendors who offer plans and 3-views. 

I hope this materials proves useful...

       Bob's Aircraft Documentation Catalog

       Aero Albums

       AeroPlans

       1919-1939 Air Wars

       Flying Aces (reprints)

       Model Plans & 3-Views International

      

      

 

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Recommended Magazines and Journals

Contemporary Serials List (1919-1939):
This is a listing of aviation journals actually published in 1919-1939.   I have included both trade and enthusiasts publishings.  Many of these have detailed views, 3-views, photos, and more.  They are also a wonderful resource for unusual and one-of-a-kind aircraft for which little information is available today.   Most of these magazines can be found in larger public and academic/research libraries.

       Master List of Period Journals, Magazines, and Periodicals

 

 

Modern Serial Publications:
This is a listing of aviation journals which focus on aviation history, and usually feature articles on topics of the interwar years 1919-1939.  While most of these do not offer 3-views or plans, they do offer photos (and in many cases color photos of restored and replica aircraft).  These magazines are just a good resource to explore.  Most of these magazines can be found in larger public and academic/research libraries.

       American Aviation Historical Society Journal

       Skyways: The Journal of the Airplane 1920-1940

       VINTAGE Airplane: Magazine of the EAA Vintage Aircraft Association

       Aviation History Magazine

       Air & Space magazine

       Flight Journal

 

 

Scale Modeling Publications:
This is a listing of magazines of interest to modelers.  But these same magazines offer a wealth of information to virtual modelers as well.  Many of these publications include aircraft histories, plans, 3-views, and more importantly -- photos of finished models which help greatly in painting and detailing virtual models.   Many of these magazines are avaialble on newsstands and in public libraries.  I will be discussing the usefulness of these resources in an upcoming article on this site.

 

       Scale Modeling Magazines (overview)

 

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