The series “Coccarde Tricolori Speciale” was born in 2006 with the aim to propose to the readers, throughout in-depth analysis, the story, the technical description and the most beautiful pictures of the main modern aircraft and helicopters operated by the Italian air forces. Italian and English text.

COCCARDE TRICOLORI SPECIAL 4

 F/TF/RF-104G

Available this new title of the “Speciale” series, dedicated to the Lockheed-FIAT F-104G fighters. The book, which presents also unpublished photos and information, includes various chapters on the technical development, the operational service with the Italian Air Force, pilots’ tales, a Photoalbum full of beautiful shots, a modeling section with information, 26 colour profiles an photo details. In appendix the list and serials of all the Italian F/TF/RF-104Gs, with dates of introduction into service, and accidents or retirement. A must for all the enthusiasts of the mythic “One-o-four”!

136 pages, English and Italian text, 284 black/white and colour photos, 26 colour profiles, price (in Italy) Euro 24.00.

Available the latest title of the “Speciale” series, dedicated to the Eurofighter EF.2000 Typhoon.  The book includes: the story of the multinational programme and of the aircraft development, a technical description, the role of the Italian industries, the operational service in the Italian Air Force and in the other Air Forces, the technical and logistic support in Italy, the operators speak, a photoalbum section with the best pictures, six colour profiles, a close-up section for modellers, data on production and serials.

144 pages, 290 colour photos, text in Italian and English.

(Euro 24,00 only in Italy)

COCCARDE TRICOLORI  SPECIAL  2

Lockheed/Aeritalia  F-104S  Starfighter

The development of the F-104S – In service with the Aeronautica Militare – The technical and logistic support – S in Turkey – The pilots speak – Photoalbum – Profiles – Close-up – Appendix

All the story of the F-104S, from its development in the sixties until the process of modification of the fleet to ASA standard. Stories from the pilots about operations in the interception and bombing roles, the story of the NODA; the most beautiful photos, badges of all the squadrons; list of the serials, with details on the crashed aircraft and on those modified to ASA, and many more.

120 pages – 229 photo – 24 profiles and drawings – Euro 24,00  (only in Italy)

COCCARDE  TRICOLORI  SPECIALE  1

Panavia Tornado ADV

The development of the Tornado ADV and the service in the RAF – The Tornado F.3 in Italy – The technical and logistic support – In flight in the F.3 – The pilots speak  – Photoalbum – Profiles – Close-up – Appendix

All the story of the Tornado ADV, the British development and the service in UK and Italy. Stories from the pilots about the F.3 interceptor, the Kosovo War, the use of the MIDS in exercise; the most beautiful photos, even at War, all the badges and the serials of the Italian aircraft, and many more.

96 pages – 168 photo – 8 profiles and drawings – Euro 22,00  (only in Italy)