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US Coast Guard Cutter 37 - David Doyle - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The pictorial history of a 327-foot, 20-knot, heavily armed Coast Guard cutter, which saw combat both in WWII and Vietnam. The ship currently referred to as US Coast Guard Cutter 37 (or WHEC-37) was christened Roger B. Taney in 1936. That was formally abbreviated to Taney in 1941, the name by which the vessel was most commonly known as throughout her 50-year service life. Taney engaged Japanese aircraft at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Today, she is the last warship afloat that was present for the attack, and one of two surviving ships from the Treasury class. The ship served with distinction both in WWII and Vietnam and today is on display in Baltimore''s Inner Harbor as part of the Historic Ships in Baltimore collection. Readers will enjoy a detailed visual guide to this 327-foot, 20-knot, heavily armed Coast Guard cutter.

DKK 225.00

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F-4 Phantom IIs of the USAF Reserve and Air National Guard - Don R. Logan - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Don Logan''s latest book ""his tenth with Schiffer Publishing, and the first in a planned multi-volume set on F-4 Phantoms chronicles the service of the McDonnell-Douglas F-4 and RF-4 Phantom II in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard. The book is organized by AFRES and ANG units and illustrates the F-4''s service, colors, and markings with over 700 color photographs and 100 unit patches.

DKK 626.00

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The New Hawsepipe - Leonard W. Lambert - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The New Hawsepipe takes the mystery out of all Coast Guard and STCW 95 requirements. Striving to climb through the ranks to Merchant Marine? Let The New Hawespipe be your travel mate. This companion reference guide will take you step-by-step through classes, exams, sea time, and how to build positive relationships with Coast Guard personnel and will serve as your closest ally while you build your maritime career. Topics covered include: – IMO policy changes, STCW 95 – Setting realistic goals for completing all requirements – Gaining the right sea time for the right license – Planning, from applications to licensing – Class descriptions and expectations – Finding endorsements and expiration dates for increased job marketability – Comprehensive list of Coast Guard-approved training facilities, financial aid resources, and how to transfer from the military to the Merchant Marines – Preparation for all Coast Guard exams, including off-site and Category I classes – Monitoring Coast Guard policy changes

DKK 198.00

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The Cornell Manual for Lifeboatmen - Able Seamen and Qualified Members of Engine Department - John M. Keever - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd -

The standard manual to prepare for the Coast Guard examinations. The Cornell Manual was first published in 1984 to replace CG-176, a small handbook issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. Over the last two decades it has become a standard manual for those who choose to follow the sea and who want to prepare themselves for the Coast Guard examinations. This second edition of the manual has been updated to reflect current information and procedures, and includes for the various rating requirements for documents. The Cornell Manual describes safety practices--lifeboat operation, survival procedures, rescue and evacuation details, firefighting, and first aid--that should be understood by all mariners. Of particular value are the sample multiple-choice questions and answers for both the lifeboatman and able seaman Coast Guard examinations.

DKK 135.00

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Sikorsky HH-52A - Lennart Lundh - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In The Sikorsky HH-52A, noted historian Lennart Lundh presents this diminutive helicopter’s story for the first time. Covered are design details, international service, licensed production by Mitsubishi, and the story of the “Seaguard’s” use by the U.S. Coast Guard. A record of each airframe’s history is included, as are photographs of three-quarters of the S-62As, S-62Js, and HH-52As produced. Of special interest are the recollections of nearly a score of Coast Guard pilots and aircrew, and the text of the Army’s evaluation of the first production airframe.

DKK 307.00

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Survival Guide for the Mariner - Robert J. Meurn - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Seafarers must be prepared to cope with the worst situations that the sea can offer. In this updated edition of Survival Guide for the Mariner , author and marine transportation professor emeritus Rober J. Meurn gives seamen the most up-to-date information in avoiding and dealing with dangers at sea. Topics include abandon ship procedures, crew overboard, search and rescue techniques, and survival methods. Since this book can be used as a text for those preparing to be Coast Guard certified lifeboatmen, the appendices contain lifeboat, rescue boat, and rigid life raft equipment descriptions, inspection guidelines, and sample Coast Guard examination questions and answers.

DKK 307.00

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Twelve Years with Hitler - By The 1.kompanie Lah Veteran's Association - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The original cadre of the later Waffen-SS was formed in March 1933 as the “SS Headquarters Guard Berlin.” From the first 117 volunteers emerged more than fifty senior SS officers, all of whom received high decorations for bravery in the 38 Waffen-SS divisions that were formed later.

DKK 626.00

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Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations for the Aspiring Professional Sailor - G. Andy Chase - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this work has been developed to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning U.S. Coast Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels. The book addresses seamanship aboard sailing vessels, relevant hydrodynamic and aerodynamic theory, basic and advanced sailing maneuvers, planning and managing for crew and vessel safety, meteorology for sailors, heavy-weather sailing, emergencies at sea, and vessel administration as related to Coast Guard rules and regulations. Designed to accompany the sailor as a study guide and point of reference, the work, in both theory and practice, calls attention to the myriad constant and critical elements of professional yacht and vessel management.

DKK 307.00

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Stability and Trim for the Ship’s Officer - William E. George - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Stability and Trim for the Ship’s Officer has been completely updated after twenty-two years. Aboard today’s vessels, technology and computers abound as ship’s gear. The once long and tedious calculations for stability, trim, and hull strength are now done in minutes. But no matter how much change the industry has undergone, the laws of physics are constant. The only way to verify that the computer is coming up with accurate figures is to read the ship’s drafts. Two new chapters have been included, “Prerequisites for Stability, Trim, and Hull Strength Calculations,” and “U.S. Coast Guard Questions on Stability, Trim, and Longitudinal Hull Strength.” The appendix has also been updated to include the Stability Data Reference Book—August 1989 Edition, which is the same supplied in the United States Coast Guard license examination room.

DKK 405.00

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Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations, 2nd Edition - George Anderson Chase - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This text has been developed to provide a firm foundation for men and women working toward earning US Coast Guard licenses to operate auxiliary-powered sailing yachts and vessels. Initially created as a course curriculum for classes in sail vessel operations at the Maine Maritime Academy, this revised and updated second edition contains new material on bridge resource management, risk assessment, safety aloft, and more. Designed to accompany the sailor as a study guide and point of reference, it calls attention to the myriad constant and critical elements of professional yacht and vessel management in both theory and practice. Subjects covered include seamanship aboard sailing vessels, relevant hydrodynamic and aerodynamic theory, basic and advanced sailing maneuvers, planning and managing for crew and vessel safety, meteorology for sailors, heavy-weather sailing, emergencies at sea, and vessel administration as related to Coast Guard rules and regulations.

DKK 307.00

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Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Force - R.j. Dalessandro - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This book is the most comprehensive and detailed treatment of the origins, designs, and symbolism for each organizational shoulder sleeve insignia of the American Army in World War I ever published. Covered are: the organization, combat history/battle participation of the combat forces (Armies, Corps, and the Regular, National Guard and National Army Divisions), supporting organizations of the Services of Supply, and the special troops including the Army Air Service and the Army of Occupation.

DKK 559.00

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U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series - Jeff Warner - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Like its predecessors in the series, this book is an epic chronicle of previously unpublished topics, including the uniforms and equipment of the submarine force, PT boat squadrons, mine warfare men, gun crews, signalmen, and more. In addition, never-before addressed subjects including the U.S. Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Samoan Fita-Fita are examined. Clothing, accoutrements, insignia, small arms, knives, life jackets, novelty items and sweetheart jewelry are all covered.

DKK 611.00

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U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series - Jeff Warner - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Like its predecessors in the series, this book is an epic chronicle of previously unpublished topics, including the uniforms and equipment of the submarine force, PT boat squadrons, mine warfare men, gun crews, signalmen, and more. In addition, never-before addressed subjects including the U.S. Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Public Health Service, Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Samoan Fita-Fita are examined. Clothing, accoutrements, insignia, small arms, knives, life jackets, novelty items and sweetheart jewelry are all covered.

DKK 611.00

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Marine Diesel Engines - Daniel P. Charnews - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Learn the essentials of marine diesel propulsion engines ranging from 1,000 to 80,000 horsepower. This excellent handbook for marine engineers emphasizes fundamentals and includes 130 detailed illustrations and formulas. The book allows students to examine the support systems needed for the selected engine, fuels and lubricants to ensure the engine runs efficiently, and individual parts of the engine. Study questions are provided at the end of each chapter to aid students in passing the United States Coast Guard third assistant engineers license exam diesel unlimited horesepower.

DKK 307.00

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Grumman Albatross - Wayne Mutza - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Albatross was the premier fixed-wing rescue aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard. Its very colorful history begins in 1946 and spans nearly a quarter of a century, including service with twenty-two foreign nations. With a total of 466 built by Grumman, more than eighty examples still thrive on the civil register. The Albatross also saw extensive service in the Korean and Vietnam wars. The fascinating history of this unique aircraft is complemented by over 200 photographs including many in color showing the great variations in color schemes and markings.

DKK 190.00

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Grumman J2F Duck - David Doyle - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Grumman J2F Duck formed the backbone of America’s over water utility squadrons from 1934 until beyond WWII, setting various aviation records during this service. A single-engine amphibious aircraft (also produced by Columbia Aircraft), the Duck saw service with the US Navy, Marine Corps, Army Air Force, and Coast Guard in a variety of roles including, reconnaissance, air-sea rescue, scouting/observation, and more. This volume is profusely illustrated with scarce archival photographs from diverse collections, including previously unpublished images. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

DKK 198.00

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Greetings from Virginia Beach - Jr. Tigner - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The 220 beautiful postcards provide a nostalgic look at the Virginia Beach of yesterday, while 89 vibrant, color photos show the town today. Learn how Virginia Beach got its start and see the early boardwalk. Take a grand tour chronicling the changes, from its beginnings in 1878, when only the Seatack Lifesaving Station inhabited the shore, to the present day. View the Norwegian Lady statue of yesteryear and today, stroll the boardwalk through the decades, and compare today''s Coast Guard Station to the early Seatack station. Also provided is a short history of postcards and their values. This book is perfect for all who love life on a beach.

DKK 267.00

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The Best of Bakelite and Other Plastic Jewelry - Dee Battle - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Brimming over with over 150 full-page, luscious photographs of superb jewelry, this is a treasure chest of bakelite, celluliod and lucite. Several of today''s leading bakelite collectors lent their finest pieces of this book. Layered, carved molded, translucent, painted and imbedded jewelry styles are displayed in profusion. The captions include the values guide. From common to exceedingly rare, this book presents excitement and the best plastic jewelry to be found.

DKK 356.00

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Convair F-102 - Wayne Mutza - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

With vivid detail and many exclusive photographs, Wayne Mutza chronicles the Convair’s F-102 Delta Dagger’s unsteady course through history, from its inception to present-day survivors. Presented for the first time are the fascinating details surrounding the F-102 in the air defense role, special projects, its unconventional use during the war in Southeast Asia, service with foreign air arms, the Air National Guard and its extensive involvement with the drone program. Special features include a detailed listing of each aircraft’s assignment history and many of the insignia associated with the F-102. Through in-depth research, the author has produced a most informative and interesting volume on a classic aircraft.

DKK 267.00

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A-10 Thunderbolt II - Ken Neubeck - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly nicknamed the "Warthog" due to its unusual and ungainly appearance, became the most effective close-air-support aircraft that has ever served for the US Air Force and Air National Guard. Designed around the GAU-8/A Avenger autocannon, the aircraft was a highly effective tank killer during Operation Desert Storm. The Warthog continues to serve, from its first appearance in 1976 through subsequent wars up to the present time, and well into the future. This concise, illustrated book covers the construction, development, and combat history of this unusual aircraft and features superb detail and combat photography. Part of the Legends of Warfare series.

DKK 195.00

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Blue Seas, Red Stars - David A. Schwind - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

At the end of the Second World War, the Soviet Union decorated 217 men of the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine who had performed “heroic acts” during convoy and anti-submarine duties in the Atlantic. For the last decade, David Schwind has made it his mission to identify and track down every remaining medal and capture the stories of these brave men. This book is the culmination of that quest. Based on extensive archival research and in-person interviews with over 100 recipients or their families, Schwind takes the reader on a photographic and biographical odyssey exploring the lives of each recipient, illuminated by over 600 never before published photographs of exceptionally rare Soviet and American medals, photographs, and related documents still in the possession of the veterans and their families today.

DKK 559.00

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Lost Loot III: New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania - Patricia Hughes - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

In this third book beckoning readers to search for historic lost loot, journey to New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to learn about Native American villages, lost mines, pirate booty, ghosts, curses, monsters, dangers, and more. Learn about the connection between the infamous Jersey Devil monster and Captain Kidd – both are said to guard a pirate treasure! Discover precious and rare gems in New York, and look up to see what has been flying through the Pennsylvania skies, a sentry of a golden treasure since prehistoric times. There may be military artifacts to discover, but one may also see the soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice still roaming the battlefields. Take the journey to find the loot, but always walk into the adventure with both eyes wide open!

DKK 198.00

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Nautical Rules of the Road, 5th Edition - Steven D. Browne - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This updated book has an easy-to-follow layout that aligns the International Rules with the corresponding Inland Rules. In addition to being highly descriptive, this edition gives the current rules as of publication and explicit comments to help readers thoroughly understand each rule. Some of the items detailed are proper lookout information to prevent collisions, positioning of light shapes, signals for fishing vessels fishing in proximity, technical details of sound signal appliances, and violations of Inland Navigation Rules and Regulations, including penalties for negligent operations. To aid in Coast Guard examinations, the final chapter gives multiple choice, practice questions to test the reader’s knowledge on the information found within the entire book. In addition, there is a descriptive study outline. Professional and recreational boaters alike need the new Nautical Rules on their vessels before leaving port. Don’t toss your lines without it.

DKK 537.00

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Navigator's Notebook - Anthony Palmiotti - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

This guide is intended for professional mariners and for those studying for the US Coast Guard license examinations. The result of the author''s experience teaching these subjects for many years, it addresses every major navigation problem with a short, accurate description, definitions of terms, and worked out examples. To help the reader the author has implemented real handouts from his classes, intended for students, as references, including worksheets for celestial and tide calculations. Vital information of all types is provided here, including a crash course in celestial and terrestrial navigation, magnetic deviation tables for calculating compass error, formulas for determining leeway, and tips for navigating close to home and across the oceans. Professor Palmiotti''s expertise, earned through his vast experience as mate and captain, is now available, here, in compact form, for both veteran seamen and officers in training.

DKK 228.00

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Loach! - Wayne Mutza - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Don’t be fooled by the small size of the H-6/Model 500 helicopter. In the scout role in Vietnam, OH-6As and their aircrew became legends for their high-risk work in the low-level environment. Wayne Mutza presents the small, dynamic helicopter’s story in this well-written, superbly detailed, and lavishly illustrated volume. Much of the OH-6A’s combat record in Vietnam is told in firsthand accounts. Mutza offers fascinating insight to the helicopter’s controversial beginning, its development, and its service with the Army National Guard, the Army’s flight demonstration team, worldwide operators, and law enforcement agencies. In addition, the reader is treated to an entire chapter devoted to the Little Birds of Special Operations. Also included are appendices with factual data, and more than sixty emblems. It’s all here in this highly readable volume.

DKK 267.00

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US Coast Guard Cutter 37 - David Doyle - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

F-4 Phantom IIs of the USAF Reserve and Air National Guard - Don R. Logan - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The New Hawsepipe - Leonard W. Lambert - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Cornell Manual for Lifeboatmen - Able Seamen and Qualified Members of Engine Department - John M. Keever - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd -

Sikorsky HH-52A - Lennart Lundh - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Survival Guide for the Mariner - Robert J. Meurn - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Twelve Years with Hitler - By The 1.kompanie Lah Veteran's Association - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations for the Aspiring Professional Sailor - G. Andy Chase - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Stability and Trim for the Ship’s Officer - William E. George - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Auxiliary Sail Vessel Operations, 2nd Edition - George Anderson Chase - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Organization and Insignia of the American Expeditionary Force - R.j. Dalessandro - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series - Jeff Warner - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

U.S. Navy Uniforms in World War II Series - Jeff Warner - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Marine Diesel Engines - Daniel P. Charnews - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Grumman Albatross - Wayne Mutza - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Grumman J2F Duck - David Doyle - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Greetings from Virginia Beach - Jr. Tigner - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

The Best of Bakelite and Other Plastic Jewelry - Dee Battle - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Convair F-102 - Wayne Mutza - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

A-10 Thunderbolt II - Ken Neubeck - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Blue Seas, Red Stars - David A. Schwind - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Lost Loot III: New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania - Patricia Hughes - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Nautical Rules of the Road, 5th Edition - Steven D. Browne - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Navigator's Notebook - Anthony Palmiotti - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

Loach! - Wayne Mutza - Bog - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - Plusbog.dk

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