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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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The World's Last Steam Trains: China

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The World's Last Steam Trains China was the last country in the world to manufacture and operate steam locomotives. By the early 1980s, there were ...

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London Transport 1970-84

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London Transport 1970–84 NOTE: This is a paperback reissue of the much-loved London Transport: 1970–84. London Transport 1970–84 tells the story o...

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Buses Yearbook 2021

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Buses Yearbook 2021 Buses Yearbook is an annual publication linked to the monthly Buses Magazine and has been published in various guises every yea...

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Cornish Railways

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Cornish Railways: Saltash to St Austell This, the first of two volumes covering the railways of Cornwall, follows the railway through the changing ...

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Loco-hauled Passenger Trains

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Loco-Hauled Passenger Trains Since the 1980s This highly illustrated look at locomotive-hauled trains across four decades features a wide variety o...

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Dassault Super Etendard

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Dassault Super Etendard The Dassault Super Etendard had a remarkable career. It was a humble aircraft that was often faced with thankless and diff...

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Land Rover Series III

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Land Rover Series III The Series III Land Rover, an updated Series IIA, was launched in 1971 and offered an amalgamation of cosmetic and engineeri...

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Air-to-Air Refuelling Aircraft

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Air-to-Air Refuelling Aircraft Modern strategists talk about force multipliers, and for air operations, air-to-air refuelling is without doubt the...

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RAF Aircraft in the Cold War

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RAF Aircraft of the Cold War 1970–90 A unique illustrated look at the Cold War aircraft flown by the RAF as seen from the cockpit. The Cold War saw...

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German Railways: 30 years after Re-unification

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Germany’s Railways Germany was re-unified in 1990. For the country’s rail system, the complex task of unifying two networks with very different rol...

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Airliners of the 1990s

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Airliners of the 1990s The 1990s brought many important developments for the aviation world. The early jetliners now hauled cargo, and the new wid...

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Diesels in East Yorkshire

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Diesels in East Yorkshire This photographic journey illustrates East Yorkshire’s fascinating passenger and freight trains, railway infrastructure,...

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London Bus Routes One by One: 201-300

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London Bus Routes One by One: 201–300 Following on from London Bus Routes One by One: 101–200, this volume looks at the highest numbers of the bloc...

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De Havilland Comet

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De Havilland Comet NOTE: This is a new edition of Aeroplane magazine’s De Havilland Comet   In the latter half of World War Two, the War Cabinet sa...

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HSTs: Around Britain 1990 to the Present Day

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HSTs: Around Britain: From 1990 to the Present Day For almost 50 years, High Speed Trains (HSTs) have been the mainstay for express services for ma...

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Bradford Trolleybuses: The Early Years & Jubilee Celebration

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Bradford Trolleybuses: The Early Years and Jubilee Celebrations Bradford trolleybuses were the first and the last of their kind in the UK – introdu...

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Jet: The Engine that Changed the World

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Jet: The Engine that Changed the World The invention of the jet engine had a profound effect on the world. Commercial jet aircraft revolutionised t...

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The Pathfinders

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Pathfinders: The Definitive Story Pathfinders: The Definitive Story Pathfinders is a new history of Bomber Command’s corps d’elite and the men who ...

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The Off Road Survival Handbook

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The Off-Road Survival Handbook You’re in the middle of the jungle and your 4x4 has just careened into a steep gully with mud clogging your tyres… w...

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Republic F-105 Thunderchief Peacetime Operations

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Republic F-105 Thunderchief Peacetime Operations The F-105 Thunderchief was primarily designed for tactical nuclear operations. For this reason, it...

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Aviation Quiz Book

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Aviation Quiz Book DO YOU KNOW… ·                     Which Russian aircraft has the NATO reporting name Hoplite? ·                     What the Lo...

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125: The Jet Dragon that Roared

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125: The Jet Dragon That Roared The 125 was originally conceived in the 1960s. Initially, the response in Europe to a business jet was lukewarm, bu...

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Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling

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Airfix Model World Basic Guide to Modelling Whether you are just entering the hobby or re-acquainting yourself with it, this book provides simple s...

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Britain's Guided Weapons

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Britain’s Guided Weapons Britain has been at the forefront of weapons technology since the Industrial Revolution and, with the Brennan wire-guided...

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More About Key Books

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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