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WWIIAfrica / D-Day22Rommel’sDesertWarriors1941-1942Olive & Edwards.Filled with hundredsof photos,many of thempublished for thefirst time, this volume presents avisual history of Erwin Rommel –popularly known as the “Desert Fox”– and his Afrika Korps during WorldWar II. You’ll view Rommel’s men,aircraft, tanks, and weapons, which,if they had succeeded in their neardefeat of the Allies, could havechanged the course of the war.208 pages, 300+ B&W and colorphotographs, 8½"x 11",softcover................#19167B $ 24.95Signed by Two German Aces!The Star of AfricaWitness the exploits of the Star ofAfrica: Hans-Joachim Marseille,who was a fearless flyer at flightschool and, once in service, earnedglory with his aggressive style. Heeven downed 17 aircraft in one day!Stars Joachim Hansen and Marianne Koch. Englishsubtitled and dubbed versions.B&W, 1 hr. 45 min.............#V8693C $ 29.95ErwinRommelFigureThis 1/6 scalefigure of Erwin“The Desert Fox”Rommel is soremarkable in itsrealism that you can almost seethe reflection of tanks battling inhis steely eyes! Completely lifelike,this articulated figure alsocomes with Rommel’s desertuniform, including an officer’scap, goggles, a scarf, a tunic, atrench coat, and marchingboots; a full suite of badges andinsignia, including his Blue Max,Iron Cross, and Afrika Korps cuffband; binoculars and an intricate telescope made with 40 metalparts; and more! 12" tall.................................................#97188E $ 119LIMITED EDITIONThe Star of AfricaThe Story of Hans Marseille,The Rogue Luftwaffe Ace WhoDominated the WWII SkiesHeaton & Lewis. This biography tellsthe story of World War II German fighterpilot Hans-Joachim Marseille,remembered as the “Star of Africa.”You’ll learn of his meteoric rise in the Luftwaffe’sranks, of his outstanding skill as a pilot that helpedhim achieve an impressive 158 victories, and of hisBohemian attitude toward life and war that have madehim a WWII icon. 240 pages, 24 B&W photographs,5½"x 8½", hardcover.............#19877B $ 29.95Star of AfrikaNicolas Trudgian. Engaged in a dogfightwith Allied fighters in the North AfricanTheater, 158-victory ace Hans-JoachimMarseille – nicknamed the “Star of Africa”– pilots his Messerschmitt Bf 109 to victory.This 35¾"x 23½", numbered print is signedby the artist and by German aces MajorErich Rudorffer (223 victories) and GünterHalm (anti-tankace)......................................#77771B $ 199Messerschmitt Bf 109F-2/4 KitHans-JoachimMarseille.A replica of“Yellow 14,” theBf 109F-4 flownby 158-victoryace Hans-JoachimMarseille whenhe, as theLuftwaffe’syoungest captain, commanded III./JG 27 inNorth Africa in 1942, this 1/48 scale, plastic kit featuresa multi-part, optional-position canopy; enginecowling that can be opened to reveal the Daimler-Benz 601 engine; an optional sand filter; two 20mmmachine guns; and a choice of Marseille’s or III./JG 2markings. 8" wingspan; 98 parts, skilllevel 4................................................#83897C $ 24.95Bf 109 and Hans-JoachimMarseille ModelA replica of the famous Messerschmitt Bf 109flown by 158-victory ace Hans-JoachimMarseille (the “Star of Africa”) of I./JG 27, thisamazingly detailed and hand painted 1/30scale, polystone model features textured surfaces,a detailed cockpit with a glazedcanopy, extended metal landing gear, and arealistically weathered desert scheme withauthentic markings, including a blood red tailwith kill markings. You even get a standingmetal figure of Marseille himself! 13" wingspan; arrives ready to display..........#95693N $ 185www.HistoricA.HistoricAviation.comLIMITED EDITIONOperation “Overlord”June - September 1944, Vols. 1-2Robinson. These heavily illustratedvolumes examine the paintschemes and markings worn byRAF and USAAF aircraft duringthe 1944 Battle of Normandy,Operation Overlord. 74 pages,240 color illustrations,8¼"x 11½", softcover.... $ 29.95 eachVol. 1: RAF & CommonwealthForces – Covers the RAF’s SecondTactical Air Force and Air Defense ofGreat Britain aircraft, including thoseof Commonwealth and occupiedcountries’ squadrons and units........................#36281BVol. 2: USAAF 8 th and 9 th Air Forces – Covers theU.S. Army Air Force’s 8 th and 9 th Air Forcesfighters and bombers......................................#36282BSpecialPurchase!Save 70 %D-Day Aerial Poster: Gold BeachWitness the events of June 6, 1944, as they really happened!With unprecedented detail, this remarkablephotograph – taken by reconnaissance aircraft overGold Beach as the D-Day invasion was in process –presents you with an aerial view of the progress of theassault, just as it did for the battle commanders onD-Day. 23"x 11" poster.#73601AA Reg: $ 31.95 Now: $ 9.45D-Day InvasionLCVP KitFax: F612-2-877-3160A replicaof aLandingCraft,Vehicle,Personnel(LCVP) –or Higginsboat –that couldferry a platoon-sized complement of 36 men, this 1/32scale plastic kit features textured surfaces with simulatedrivets, detailed pilot and gun stations, an optional-positionbow ramp, six U.S. Army and Navy figures,authentic D-Day invasion markings, a display stand,and more. 12" long; skill level 2. #83112B $ 29.95AS-51 HorsaGlider KitDesigned byAirspeed Limitedand subcontractorsas a troopcarryingglider,the British AS-51 Horsa gliderwas used byAllied forces tosilently deliver parachute troops into enemy territoryduring World War II. A replica of one of those stealthygliders used during the Invasion of Normandy, this1/72 scale, plastic kit features a well-equipped cockpitwith a glazed canopy, detailed landing gear, and achoice of authentic markings for U.S. or British gliders.You even get two crew figures!14½" wingspan; skill level 3...............#96167D $ 19.95