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AeroFile Titles Listing

Since AeroFile Publications was formed in March 1995, we have produced many titles such as Military Aircraft Designations and Systems, United States Navy Hull Numbers Since 1920 and the “Clipped Wings” Series. However, there have been – and will be – many more, both in aviation-related works and naval titles.

What follows is a complete listing of these books – previous, current and forthcoming. They are listed chronologically by release date, and are arranged in Aviation Books and Naval Books, as well as our newest category, Aerospace Books. Each listing offers some details on each publication, such as the number of pages, photos (if any) and a brief description.

Aviation Books

Military Aircraft Designations and Systems Published March 1995
Softcover, 154 pages
ISBN 0-9732020-0-3
Reference work of designation systems utilized by air forces past and present.
Out of Print
Military Aircraft Designations and Systems – 2nd Edition Published October 2002
Softcover, 208 pages, two appendices (Commercial Aircraft Designations, Manufacturer Model Designations)
ISBN 0-9732020-0-9
Updated reference work of 1995 Edition – expanded and revised.
Out of Print
Clipped Wings – The History of Aborted Aircraft Projects Published October 2007, Reprinted January 2011
Softcover, 300 pages, 100 photos, two appendices (Selected Projects, Preserved Aircraft)
ISBN 978-0-9732020-4-5
A chronicle of prototype aircraft that failed to see service and production, from 1945 until present day.
Currently Available
Thunderbolt & Lightning – The History of Aeronautical Namesakes Published March 2009
Softcover, 116 pages, 38 photos, two appendices (Selected Projects, Preserved Aircraft)
ISBN 978-0-9732020-2-1
A chronicle of aircraft bearing the names of “Thunderbolt” and “Lightning”, and their derivatives, worldwide since 1932.
Currently Available
Military Aircraft Designations and Systems – 3rd Edition Published July 2009
Softcover, 294 pages, five appendices (Designation Misnomers, Cinematic Designations, Aircraft Nomenclature, Aircraft Nicknames, British Names for US Aircraft)
ISBN 978-0-9732020-0-7
Updated reference work of 2002 Edition – expanded and revised.
Currently Available
Clipped Wings – World War Two Edition Published October 2010
Softcover, 278 pages, 105 photos, three appendices (Selected Projects, Preserved Aircraft, Foreign Aircraft Names)
ISBN 978-0-9732020-1-4
A follow-up to the original 2007 “Clipped Wings”, featuring aircraft prior to and during the Second World War from 1935.
Currently Available
Private Ventures – A Chronicle of Unsolicited Aircraft Projects Published December 2011
Softcover, 306 pages, 93 photos, two appendices (Preserved Aircraft, Selected Designer Biographies, Foreign Aircraft Names)
ISBN 978-0-9732020-3-8
A work detailing the development and in-service life of aircraft evolved independently, without official military requirements.
Currently Available

Aerospace Books

Project 123 Scheduled for 2014
Softcover
ISBN not yet assigned
A history of manned spaceflight from 1959.
Under Development

Naval Books

United States Navy Hull Numbers Published May 1995
Softcover, 102 pages
ISBN 0-9732020-0-5
Listing of United States Navy hull numbers from 1920 to present day.
Out of Print
United States Navy Hull Numbers Since 1920 Published September 2004, Reprinted March 2010
Softcover, 118 pages, five appendices (“Flush Deck” Destroyers Transferred to Royal Navy, Escort Carriers Transferred to Royal Navy, Escort Carrier Name Changes, Preserved Museum Ships, Ships on Film)
ISBN 0-9732020-1-7
Updated version of 1995 Edition.
Currently Available
Vessels of the Civil War Published October 2005
Softcover, 102 pages, 70 colour photos, three appendices (Secondary Vehicles, Ships Names, Design Notes)
ISBN 0-9732020-2-5
Detail listing of warships of the U.S. Civil War.
Out of Print
21st Century Vessels Published October 2006
Softcover, 128 pages, 59 colour photos, three appendices
ISBN 0-9732020-3-3
Explanation and listing of warships of the 21st Century.
Out of Print
History of Vessels Named Enterprise Published November 2008
Softcover, 161 pages, 55 colour photos, three appendices (Miscellaneous Vessels, Selected Projects, Production Notes)
ISBN 978-0-9732020-5-2
A detailed chronology of fighting ships named Enterprise.
Currently Available
Project 121 Scheduled for 2012
Softcover
ISBN not yet assigned
Follow-on book to the “History of Vessels Named Enterprise”.
Under Development

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