Fixed Wing Airplanes

Published by Magnet Press in 2018, 200 pages, ISBN:tbd

This book covers complete history of Aero L-29 model including variants such as reconnaisance model L-29R Oko, training type L-29RS and aerobatic derivate L-29A Akrobat. First chapter is dedicated to the first jet aircraft in the Czechoslovakia including Me-262, Yak-17, Yak-23 and MiG-15UTI. Second chapter exlains the world jet trainers developed at that time. Following chapter describes the design and development of L-29 model with a deepfocus on the Monino AFB based fly-off between Czechoslovak L-29, Soviet Yak-30 and Polish TS-11 models. Major part of the book is presented by the introduction of all military operators with pictures from the service. Also all jet demonstration teams flying on L-29 are mentioned as well as commercial providers of military services using L-29. The book includes almost 500 pictures. Fully in Czech language. The very first book covering entire history of L-29 family.

Albatros - Aero L-39, L-59, L-139 - SOLD OUT

Published by Magnet Press in 2016, 244 pages, ISBN:978-80-89169-58-0

This book covers complete history of Aero L-39 model including advanced variants such as L-39MS, L-59 and L-139. First chapter is dedicated to the first jet aircraft in the Czechoslovakia including Me-262, Yak-17, Yak-23, MiG-15UTI and L-29 Delfin. Following chapter describes the design and development of L-39 model. In detail are described L-39C, L-39V, L-39ZO and L-39ZA variants including its subvariants. Separate chapter is dedicated to deep upgrade models such as L-39MS known for export as L-59, and L-139 single prototype. Major part of the book is presented by the introduction of all military operators with pictures from the service. Also all jet demonstration teams flying on L-39 are mentioned as well as commercial providers of military services using L-39. The book includes almost 500 pictures. Summary in English, Russian, German and French language. The very first book covering entire history of L-39 family.

Aero L-29 Delfin

Published by Gudeline Publications in 2022 in the Warpaint series, 72 pages

This publication is the very first one in English language, which covers the legendary L-29 Delfin Warsaw pact trainer. The profile starts with the development origins and desceribes even the completely unique fly-off between Yak-32, TS-11 Iskra and L-29 in Monino, USSR. Later chapters describe the full development including recce variant L-29R and special aerobatic model L-29A built in two copies only. A separate chapter is dedicated to the world footprint of the Delfin with all military operators  thoroughly described. The colour profiles are done by Petr Kolmann. Fully English text.

Aero L-39, L-59, L-139 & L-159 Albatros

Published by Gudeline Publications in 2025 in the Warpaint series, 72 pages

This publication is the very first one in English language, which covers the legendary L-39 Albatros family. The profile starts with the development origins and desceribes history of Aero L-39 model including its variants L-39C, L-39ZO, L-39ZA and L-39V. Following chapters are dedicated to the advanced variants such as L-39MS, L-59 and L-139 as well as its attack offspring L-159 ALCA and new generation L-39NG. A separate chapter is dedicated to the world footprint of the Albatros with all military operators  thoroughly described. The colour profiles are done by Petr Kolmann. Fully English text.

Aero L-39 Albatros  in Aviation classics magazine

Me only contributor to Tim Callaway (editor), published by Mortons media group, UK in 2015, 132 pages, ISBN 978-1-909128-56-9

A thorough source describing in detail Aero Vodochody aircraft manufacturer from 1919 til 2015. A special chapters are dedicated to pre war history, post war jet era and indigenous own designs such as L-29. The core of the book covers L-39 Albatros, the most successful jet training aircraft in the world from original L-39C, L-39ZO and L-39ZA variants through L-39MS and L-59T/L-59E till latest L-159 Advanced Light Attack family. Special attention is paid to all L-39 operators including description of all jet demonstration teams.

Suchoj Su-25 

Published by Jakab in 2020, 52 pages, ISBN:978-80-7648-011-7

This issue covers the complete history of Sukhoi Su-25 close air support aircraft including variants such as the Su-25UB and Su-25UT (Su-28) trainers, Su-25T and Su-25TM (Su-39) deep modernisations, naval Su-25UTG models or latest Su-25SM modernisations. It also fully covers the foreign entities upgrades performed by Israeli, Belarussian and Ukrainian companies. A separate chapter is dedicated to the export of the Frogfoots, either directly performed by the OEM, or later performed by various trade organisations. Majority of the users are described with details of service. The book includes almost 150 pictures. Fully in Czech language on 52 pages. The very first book covering entire history of Su-25 family including all upgrades.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II - SOLD OUT

Published by Jakab in 2020, 52 pages, ISBN:978-80-7648-011-7

This issue covers the complete history of the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, frequently called Warthog, close air support aircraft including variants such as the A-10A, OA-10A, A-10A+, A-10C up to YA-10B N/AW prototype. It is describing in great detail the history behind the plane with several competitions and trials including F-5 and A-7 fly off which happened prior the actual launch of the A-10 production. The war deployment is covered as well. A dedicated sections are covering the GAU-8 Avenger cannon development.The book includes almost 150 pictures. Fully in Czech language on 52 pages. The very first book covering entire history of A-10 family including all upgrades.

Mikojan Gurevič MiG-29 Volume I - SOLD OUT

Published by Jakab in 2021, 52 pages, ISSN:2336-4645

This issue covers the complete history of the Mikoyan Gurevitch MiG-29 fighter aircraft, in the NATO countries known as Fulcrum. It covers the early MiG-29 variants including the shipborne MiG-29K model, through the MiG-29M second generation model up to the latest MiG-35 standard for the 21st century. It is describing in great detail the history behind the plane including testing period and all variants. The book includes almost 150 pictures. Fully in Czech language on 52 pages. The very first book covering entire history of MiG-29 family including all upgrades.

Mikojan Gurevič MiG-29 Volume II - SOLD OUT

Published by Jakab in 2021, 52 pages, ISSN:2336-4645

This issue covers all operators of the MiG-29/35 family and describes also interesting moments from the operational history as well as the war deployment. The book includes almost 150 pictures. Fully in Czech language on 52 pages. The very first book covering entire list of MiG-29 family operators.

General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 FIghting Falcon Volume I

Published by Jakab in 2021, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete history of the General Dynamics F-16 Fightin Falcon, frequently called Viper. It is describing in great detail the history behind the plane with several competitions and trials including YF-17 fly off. The volume describes all generations of the F-16 family starting with F-16A/B models through F-16C/D up to F-16V Viper family. All less-known production variants with different engines, avionics or working as test beds are captured as well. The book includes almost 150 pictures. Fully in Czech language on 52 pages. The very first book covering entire history of F-16 family including all upgrades.

General Dynamics/Lockheed Martin F-16 FIghting Falcon Volume II

Published by Jakab in 2022, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete operational history of the General Dynamics F-16 Fightin Falcon, frequently called Viper. It is describing in great detail the history of deliveries starting with first unit equipped within USAF and continuing through the European partners such as Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark and Norway.  In separate chapters are described the deliveries to the Arab penninsula sich as to Israel and Egypt and to other countries. The text covers all the customer´s upgrades and deployment of the planes in combat missions. The book includes almost 150 pictures. Fully in Czech language on 52 pages. The very first book covering entire history of F-16 family including all upgrades.

JAS-39 Gripen

Published by Jakab in 2023, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete operational history of the SAAB JAS-39 Gripen including full developent and previous SAAB projects for the end of the century. The Gripen development is illustrated by the prototype pictures and all the key events are described in detail.  Obviously the service with the Swedish, Czech, Hungarian, South African and Thai air force is described as well. A separate chapter is dedicated to the latest JAS-39E/F Gripen generation currently in service with Sweden and Brazil. The very first book covering entire history of JAS-39 family including all upgrades.

Suchoj Su-33 & Su-34

Published by Jakab in 2024, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete operational history of the Su-33 and Su-34 family members derived from the Su-27 legacy model. Due to extremely limited export the volume focuses on the competing with MiG-29K and later service with Soviet navy in the case of former type and service with Russian air force of the latter one including coverage of the Syrian and initial Ukrainian deployment.

Suchoj Su-30 & Su-35

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete operational history of the Su-30 family derived from twin-seat Su-27UB model with detailed focus on all export modifications designed for particular customers. The Su-35 model is also completely described with its origin in the second generation Su-27M model up to the latest Su-35S type serving with the Russian Air Force. 

McDonnel Douglas/Boeing F-15 Eagle

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete operational history of the F-15 Eagle family. It starts with the US Air Force lesson learned from Vietnam through definition of basic principles of its future air superiority fighter up to the final and serial F-15A/B model. The following variants such as F-15C/D and F-15E Strike Eagle are covered as well including description of the operational experience with USAF and export customers. The newest F-15Ex as well as prototypes such as Streak Eagle are captured as well.

Jakovlev Jak-36, Jak-38 & Jak-41

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the complete history of Soviet-made S/VTOL  naval aircraft. It starts with the Jak-36 experimental model and continuses with the serially deployed Jak-38 model, which became the first Soviet shipborne aircraft. The volume covers the development struggles as well as the operational experience including test deployment in Afghanistan. The final described type is the Jak-41 model, the most promising of all, including proposed export variant Jak-141.

Northrop/McDonnell Douglas/Boeing F/A-18 Hornet & Super Hornet

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the story of YF-17, and unsuccessful competitor of F-16 and its evolution into the naval F/A-18 Model which reached significant serial production and export success. This primary US naval fighter later replaced several naval types and in the later generation F/A-18C/D continued the type´s success. The final variant F/A-18E/F Super Hornet even replaced the F-14 Tomcat. 

Eurofighter Typhoon

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This issue covers the detailed description of the historical development eventuating in the Eurofighter model including role of the French industry in the type´s fundamental definition and following leave of the consortium. The volume describesthe operation with Germany, Italy and UK as well as with Austria  and  covers also further development and foreign service outside of Europe.

Dassault Rafale

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645

This volume covers the initial cooperation of French industry with its western counterparts followed by a breakup of the pan European model with shift to domestic French model called Rafale. The volume covers the development of both air force and navy variants as well as the service with the French and export operators.

Hawker Siddeley/BAE/McDonnell Douglas Harrier a Sea Harrier

Published by Jakab in 2025, 52 pages, ISSN: 2336-4645