Grub Street Publishing

From Mons to Mali

Andrew Thomas

Acclaimed author Andrew Thomas has chosen fifty fascinating cameos of individual actions or incidents across a wide variety of major and minor campaigns and scenarios ranging from the First World War to the present day.

Vampire Boys

Charlotte Bailey

Throughout these pages, the “Vampire Boys” bring to life the trials and tribulations of operating a first-generation jet across the globe. Through their insightful anecdotes and exceptional experiences, the reader can follow squadrons across the dusty deserts of Iraq to exercises in West Germany.

Cold War Boys

Richard Pike

This book serves as a reminder of what air forces faced during the Cold War years as the ever-present threat of nuclear war persisted. A must for all aviation fans.

V-Force Boys

Tony Blackman and Anthony Wright

V Force Boys contains a fascinating collection of previously unpublished stories by V Force ground and aircrew for all three V bombers.

Javelin Boys

Steve Bond

Steve Bond has interviewed a number of veterans, all with captivating tales of their time on the aircraft. Alongside their anecdotes is a detailed history of this unusual aircraft, accompanied by photography. This book is bound to appeal to all aviation fans.

Flying Forwards, Facing Backwards

Jim Walls

This fascinating book showcases the vital role that AEOs held and the importance of radar and electronic warfare in the fight against enemy forces.

Fleet Air Arm Boys Volume One

Steve Bond

This first volume looks chronologically at every aircraft type flown in an air defence role since 1945. Involvement in conflicts including Korea, Suez, the Falklands, Bosnia and elsewhere is included, and perforce the cost in human lives, even in everyday operations, frequently emerges. Balancing this are the everyday grind, the good times, the humour, the ‘runs ashore’ and the sense of pride in a job well done.

Luftwaffe Eagle

Erich Sommer

Introduction by J. Richard Smith

With a detailed introduction from acclaimed Luftwaffe historian J. Richard Smith and illustrated throughout with photographs from private family albums, Luftwaffe Eagle is a fascinating insight into the life of an exceptional Luftwaffe pilot and navigator.

Fleet Air Arm Boys Volume Three

Steve Bond

Helicopters have been going to sea with the Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm for over 70 years. Today’s Merlins and Wildcats, with their dedicated aircrew, maintenance and support staff continue to demonstrate just how vital an asset the helicopter has become. Here are the words of the men and women themselves, skilfully brought to life by Steve Bond.

Gnat Boys

Rick Peacock-Edwards and Tom Eeles

Gnat Boys relates the history of the aircraft and includes many fascinating and untold stories told by those who flew the aircraft, many of them well-known and distinguished aviators.

Luftwaffe Fighter Ace

Norbert Hannig

Edited and translated by John Weal