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

If you read our blog every now and then, you know that next to making books, we also love to design special liveries for military aircraft. So, when we were contacted by the USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing to create a special design for a pair of F-15E Strike Eagles, we got really excited. The theme of the special jets was the 40th anniversary of Operation Eldorado Canyon, a mission from 1986 over Lybia. In those days, the Liberty Wing flew the F-111 Aardvark, so we thought it would be cool to paint the two Strike Eagles – one of the 492nd and one of the 494th Fighter Squadron in the colours of those F-111s: Vietnam camo over a black underside. The 494th jet of the Panthers got named “Karma 52”, the same as the sole jet that was lost during the 1986 operation. The crew’s names are also painted on the canopy frame. The first of the two jets was officially presented on April 28, 2026.

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,

This book in our Duke Hawkins series is a 116 page book on the Dassault Super Etendard. The compact jet was for 4 decades the backbone of the French Navy on its aircraft carriers. This book offers you a very close look at the subsonic allrounder, both in action and in detail. It holds over 250 photos, including cockpit, airframe details and maintenance.

Over 5 decades after it’s first flight, the F-16 Fighting Falcon is still very much active. And looking good! if you want to know more about the F-16 in the 21st century, how about or 400+ page hardcover book on the jet: Ode to the Falcon. This book includes over 500 fantastic photographs, 56 high quality colour profiles, and every version of the F-16 shown in action; from the F-16C Block 60 Desert Falcon to the QF-16 Zombie Viper, which is used as a target drone. This 2,5 kg. luxury book is a highlight in any aviation book collection!

While we are but a small team, we try to bring at least 6 to 8 new books each year. The only way to do that is to work on many books at the same time. Currently, we have 3 series: the modern aircraft, classic aircraft and aircraft carriers. We work on new books in each of these series and even some new series! While we want to keep the subjects of the books a surprise, we can drop some hints, right? How about a helicopter that is currently used both on land and at sea by many different countries?

Making books on aircraft carriers presents an incredible opportunity but also a big challenge. When you finally get the green light to visit an aircraft, you only get limited time aboard. This can be from 1 to 4 days – if you get lucky. And you aren’t probably the only photo journalist invited, so you have to take that into account. Basically, you try to take as many photos of as many different parts of the aircraft, helicopters and of course the ship itself. The first book in this series was on the Spanish assault ship Juan Carlos I. We show you the harrier IIs on the ship, a series of helicopters – like the Sea King, Bell 212 and Cougar  – and the military vehicles that are brought to shore by the landing craft. Discover the details of the ship’s interior, defence systems and super structure!

Of course you know the big modelling brands and the many fantastic kits they have available, but there are also a lot of small – sometimes just 1 person making kits, sets or decals after hours – companies that create incredible products. And because we want to keep you up-to-date, we have a modelling blog! Every week, we show you new things we found!

Whether it be in our Duke Hawkins series or in the Duke Hawkins Classics or even if you have ideas for decals or gift sets, don’t hesitate to e-mail us. If you have interesting photographs, walk-around photos or historical photos, we might be able to use them in future publications!