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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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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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The Secret Life of an Airport: A Look Behind the Scenes

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The Secret Life of an Airport: Airside Showcasing many of the jobs often performed out of sight of the passengers, this book is an up close and per...

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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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Clipped Wings

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Clipped Wings NOTE: This is a reprint of Clipped Wings, first published in 1973. The story of aviation is one of success. Few, if any, industries c...

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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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Class 56 and 58

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Class 56s and 58s Designed specifically for heavy freight operations in the UK, British Rail’s Class 56 was introduced in 1976–84. The first 30 of ...

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Class 37s vol 2

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Class 37s, vol 2 The Class 37s have been in service for six decades and can still be seen in a variety of places. Most notable for the Class is the...

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Finland's Air Forces: From Neutral to NATO

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Finland’s Air Forces: From Neutral to NATO Sharing a 1,340km-long land border with Russia, and with an uneasy history between the countries, Finlan...

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Flybe Airlines Series Vol 12

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Flybe Established in 1979 as Jersey European Airways from the merger of Intra Airways and Express Air Services, by the start of the 21st century, F...

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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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