Lockheed S-3 Viking

With the 44th book in our Duke Hawkins series, we return to one of the legends of the US Navy: we bring you a 148-page portrait of the Lockheed S-3 Viking. This book includes a lot of action photography, as well as images of every possible detail of the aircraft, including the cockpit, fuselage, wing fold, landing gear, avionics bay, vertical tail fold and more. The aircraft, nicknamed Hoover, had a crew of 4 and was specifically designed as an anti-submarine hunter.

This new book will be available in April from us or your favorite book- or modelshop.

Now available from Duke Hawkins: NH Industries NH90

While the use of the NH90 helicopter started with some controversy and some operators even withdrew it more quickly than expected, at the time of writing, the medium-sized helicopter was ordered by 14 countries and more than 600 have been built. At the basis of this book are the NH90s that were bought by the Belgian Air Force, which bought two versions: the TTH – Tactical Transport Helicopter – and the NFH – NATO Frigate Helicopter – but photos of all operators of the helicopter are featured in this book!

This new book in the Duke Hawkins series – the 43rd – is filled with both action and detail. Included in this book are the different versions of the cargo bay, cockpit and one of the most extensive maintenance chapters that’s what we’ve done so far! Close to 400 photos are packed in this 148 page book! It is available now from us or from you favourite book or modelshop!

The return of the Typhoon

Our book on the Eurofighter Typhoon has been out of stock for some time, but I’m happy to say: it’s been reprinted. This book has 116 pages and shows the Typhoon is never before seen close detail, including the air intakes, engines, cockpit and wheel bays, as well as in action. Today, the jet is in service with 9 different countries, while a tenth, Turkey, has 20 Tranche 5 Typhoons on order. You can order your copy now from us or your favorite book- or modelling shop.

P-51D Mustang Limited edition Gift set

We are proud to present a new Limited Edition Gift Set! This luxury Gift Set on the P-51D Mustang and includes a brand new 116-page book in our Classics Series, a 1/48 scale Eduard scale model, ArtScale masks for canopy and wheels, 3D printed parts, a unique decal set for 6 different aircraft and a limited edition print by aviation artist Christophe Gibelin.

The decal sheet of this Gift Set includes 6 different aircraft that were all based in Belgium between February and April 1945, based either in Chièvres, Asch or Opglabbeek. These decals are specifically designed for this box. This box is available for just € 75,50 + shipping.

Close-up of the P-51D Mustang

Of the 15.000 Mustangs that were built, some 8.000 were P-51Ds. Today about 150 of them remain in airworthy condition. The Mustang was a game changer for the allies during the Second World War; for the first time, a fighter aircraft was able to escort the bombers to and from the targets, even if these were deep into enemy territory.

This new book in the Duke Hawkins Classics series shows every part of the P-51D in close detail. We were able to photograph over 40 Mustangs for this book, which includes more than 250 photographs, showing the fuselage, cockpit, wings, and landing gear. And is tradition, an extensive maintenance chapter is included!

Aircraft Survivors

Hardcover book project with Philip Stevens

For many years, aviation photographer Philip Stevens has been visiting preserved aircraft around the world. He visited aviation museums, air bases, gate guards, restoration projects, private collections and even aircraft that are all but forgotten. Upon talking to Philip, I immediately felt his passion for aviation history and plans were made to present his high quality photographs in a book.

While there is still a lot of work to be done on this book and the release date is still unkown, I wanted to share with you that we are working on this special project. This hardcover book will focus on aircraft survivors, some of them the only ones left in the world, in collections in Europe. With this book, we hope to motivate you to visit some of these aircraft yourself and learn about their place in aviation history. This book will also give a technical insight in how to photograph vintage or veteran aircraft in sometimes difficult areas.

Project Meteor

The Limited Edition Revell set of their new-tool Gloster Meteor F/8/FR.9 in 1/32 scale is now available! This set
includes the kit – which is clearly one of the best kits Revell has ever produced – masks, a poster, photo-etched parts
and our new book on the first generation jet fighter.

The book has 84 pages, some 200 photos of the Gloster Meteor F.8/FR.9, with some spectacular images of the
sole surviving airworthy F.8 in the world, which is also featured on the cover of the book. The book will be available
separately early in 2026.

Fairey Swordfish

The next book in the Classics series is in full preparation and is on the legendary Fairey Swordfish. A product of the interbellum, the Swordfish finds itself in between the era of the biplane and the aircraft designed for the Second World War. The Swordfish was a carrier-borne torpedo bomber and first flew in the Spring of 1934. A total of 2.391 were built, 692 by Fairey and 1.699 by Blackburn. This 5th book in the series brings a complete portrait of the aircraft that became famous for the attacks on the Bismarck battleship and the port of Taranto. No detail is overlooked, from the wings, engine, cockpit and fuselage to the landing gear. Action photos of the two sole surviving Swordfish were possible thanks to a close collaboration with Navy Wings, based at Yeovilton, where the aircraft are kept in fantastic condition.

This book will be available by the end of February 2026.

Book in the Picture

EAGLES ROCK is the first hardcover book by HMH Publications.

Written by Michael Stephan, it bring the story of the F-15C and F-15E in service with the USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath. This book includes interviews with the commanders of each of the squadrons flying at the wing:

492nd Fighter Squadron “Madhatters”
493rd Figher Squadron “Grim Reapers”
494th Fighter Squadron “Panthers”

This 172-page book includes over 200 high quality photographs. The introduction is by Lt. Gen. Glen W. Moorhead III

LIMITED EDITION
Only 1,500 copies of “EAGLES ROCK” available worldwide

Reprinting out of stock books

We regularly receive emails from aircraft enthusiasts and scale modellers, asking if we are going to reprint our out-of-stock books. Currently, we have 5 books out of stock, but whenever possible, we do reprint the books. Just recently, we reprinted our first book, on the Sepecat Jaguar for the third time! So, yes: the out-of-stock references will be reprinted. A regular visit to our website will keep you informed,