An Illustrated Guide to Modern Fighters and Attack Aircraft


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Descriptions of 60 of the world's most exciting warplanes, 120 action photos, 180 line drawings, and 34 color profiles.




Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft


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This is a large format A-Z encyclopedia of every Allied and Axis fighting plane from 1933-1945 - from the famous to the lesser known - in all theatres of war from Europe to Asia and the Pacific.




World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide


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World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly? THE WORLD WAR II FIGHTER PLANES SPOTTER'S GUIDE answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.




Aircraft of WWI


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Illustrated with detailed artworks of combat aircraft and their markings, 'The Essential Aircraft Identification Guide: Aircraft of WWI' is a comprehensive study of the aircraft that fought in the Great War of 1914–18. Arranged chronologically by theater of war and campaign, this book offers a complete organizational breakdown of the units on all the fronts, including the Eastern and Italian Fronts. Each campaign includes a compact history of the role and impact of aircraft on the course of the conflict, as well as orders of battle, lists of commanders and campaign aces such as Manfred von Richtofen, Eddie Rickenbacker, Albert Ball and many more.




The Vital Guide to Fighting Aircraft of World War II


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This book contains concise and highly detailed reference work to the most important fighting aircraft of World War II. It features aircraft from all the major combatants, including England, America, Germany, France, Italy, Japan and Russia.




The World's Greatest Military Aircraft


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Military Aircraft features 52 of the most important military aircraft, from biplane fighters to tactical bombers, transports, multirole fighters and stealth bombers. Packed with over 200 illustrations, each entry includes a description of the model’s development and history, a profile view, key features and specifications.




Aircraft Anatomy of World War II


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Full specifications for each aircraft including dimensions, powerplant, weight, performance, and armament.




Aircraft of the World


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Photographs and information about all aircraft.




Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I


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A reproduction of Jane's All the World Aircraft, wartime editions.




Modern Military Aircraft


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"This material was originally published as part of the reference set Aircraft of the World"--Title page verso.