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Welcome to our Key Books collection, your premier source for specialist transport and aviation titles. As a leading publisher dedicated to providing high-quality content, we are proud to offer an ever-growing catalogue that caters to enthusiasts, historians, and professionals in the fields of transportation and aviation.  

Our collection features a diverse range of books that delve into the intricacies and history of various modes of transport, from railways and buses to aircraft and maritime vessels. Each book is meticulously curated to provide in-depth knowledge, engaging narratives, and expert insights, making them invaluable resources for both avid enthusiasts and industry professionals. 

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Hornby Magazine Yearbook 10

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Hornby Magazine Book 10 In this tenth edition of the Hornby Magazine Yearbook, we put the latest Pacifics from Hornby head-to-head, reveal the s...

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Hornby Magazine Yearbook 11 Hardback

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Hornby Magazine Yearbook 11 Hardback Book The annual Hornby Magazine Yearbook is back for its 11th edition in 2018 offering 128 pages of model r...

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Hawker Hunter

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Hawker Hunter NOTE: This is a new edition of Combat Machines No 4 Hawker Hunter. Development of the Hawker Hunter began in 1946 under the steady ha...

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Avro Vulcan B.Mk2: A Place in History 1960-84

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Avro Vulcan B.Mk2: A Place in History, 1960–84 In 2022, the Avro Vulcan celebrated the 70th anniversary of its first flight on 30 August 1952. The...

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American Aviation: The First Half Century

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American Aviation: The First Half Century The story of American aviation in the first half of the 20th century is one of innovation, industry, comm...

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Bristol 1910-59

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Bristol 1910–59 NOTE: This is a new book edition of Aeroplane’s Bristol Company Profile 1910–1959. The British Colonial Aeroplane Company, later Br...

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Afghan Wheels and Tracks: UK and US Vehicles

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Afghan Wheels and Tracks: UK and US Vehicles The war in Afghanistan was primarily an infantryman’s war, with Western troops confronting the Taliban...

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Air Forces of Latin America: Chile

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Air Forces of Latin America: Chile Chilean military aviation has a long history, but in the past 25 years it has experienced unprecedented growth, ...

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Alexander Dennis Buses

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Alexander Dennis Buses Three of the best-known names in the history of British bus building, Alexander, Dennis and Plaxton, have survived the uncer...

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Allied Fighters of World War Two

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Allied Fighters of World War Two: US and Britain NOTE: This is a new book edition of Aeroplane Collectors’ Archive: British Fighters of World War 2...

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Artemis I: Return to the Moon

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Artemis I: Return to the Moon It is more than 50 years since a spacecraft first landed on the Moon and millions of people worldwide tuned in to the...

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Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

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Airborne Early Warning Aircraft Airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft have become crucial to all air force air operations whenever they are engaged...

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Alitalia

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Alitalia: From Glory to Collapse Alitalia was built on the remains of several pre-World War Two Italian airlines. With financial help from British ...

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Brush Type 4 to Class 47s - The First 20 Years

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Brush Type 4 to Class 47s – The First 20 Years It is 60 years since the first Class 47, No D1500, entered service with British Railways (BR). For m...

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Class 47s: Jack Of Trades

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Class 47s: Jack Of All Trades In 1962, construction of the first Class 47 began – the first of many. These ubiquitous locomotives were very popular...

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Class 159s: 30 Years' Service

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Class 159s: 30 Years’ Service By the late 1980s, the Class 50 and Class 47 locomotives working Network SouthEast’s West of England line from London...

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British Rail Shunters: From Corporate Blue to Sectorisation

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British Rail Shunters: From Corporate Blue to Sectorisation The role of British Rail’s (BR) diesel shunters was increasingly threatened by the la...

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Class 73s

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Class 73s Built in the 1960s, the Class 73s were primarily used on the Southern Region, owing to their ability to operate from either a diesel engi...

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British Rail Shunters: The Final Years

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British Rail Shunters: The Final Years By the beginning of the 1990s, the variety that once characterised British Rail’s (BR) shunter fleet had all...

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British Military Biplanes

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British Military Biplanes: 1912–19 The human ambition to fly was brought to fruition famously by the Wright brothers in 1903. Just five years later...

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British Armies of Napoleonic Wars

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The British Army of the Napoleonic Period: 1800–15 The period of 1800–15 covers some of the most glorious moments in the military history of Great ...

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Class 68s

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Class 68s In 2009, Direct Rail Services (DRS) ordered a small fleet of locos designed to remain in service until at least 2036 to futureproof its c...

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Class 31s

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Class 31s Perhaps overshadowed by more ‘exotic’ locomotives, the Class 31s played a significant part in British Railways’ Modernisation Plan. Inten...

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Class 57s

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Class 57s The Class 57 diesel locomotive was an outgrowth of the tremendously successful and iconic Class 47. Rebuilt from redundant Class 47s by B...

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Whether you're passionate about vintage aircraft, modern trains, or the latest advancements in public transportation, our Key Books collection has something to captivate your interest. Each book is chosen with precision and care, ensuring that you receive the most accurate and engaging information. 

At Key Publishing, we are committed to supporting your passion for transport and aviation by delivering high-quality content that educates, informs, and inspires. Explore our wide selection of Key Books today and expand your knowledge with our expertly crafted publications.

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