Chris Chant
A heavyweight guide to the history of aerial combat machines, Fighting Aircraft of the World is a celebration of over 550 of the finest fighters, bombers, reconnaissance and ground attack aircraft ever produced. Arranged in alphabetical order by manufacturer, and... Read moreRead less
A heavyweight guide to the history of aerial combat machines, Fighting Aircraft of the World is a celebration of over 550 of the finest fighters, bombers, reconnaissance and ground attack aircraft ever produced. Arranged in alphabetical order by manufacturer, and featuring every key type, the book provides a unique, exciting and comprehensive guide to over 90 years of aviation.
Each aircraft is illustrated with a detailed colour artwork, accompanied by informed and accessible text. Detailed specification tables provide information on dimensions, powerplant, performance, weights and armament.
All the most important aircraft are featured, from WWI aircraft like the Fokker C.I and Pfalz D.III, through WWII legends like the P-51 Mustang and Hurricane, to types in service today including the Lockheed-Martin F-22 and Boeing B-52. With over 120,000 words of text and more than 600 photographs, this book will inform and entertain anyone with an interest in military aviation.
Format: 200 x 161mm
Extent: 608pp
Word count: 120,000
Illustrations: 600 colour photos
ISBN: 978-1904687023
Chris Chant is an aviation expert of more than 25 years’ experience who specializes in the history of aircraft in World War II.
Chris Chant is an aviation expert of more than 25 years’ experience who specializes in the history of aircraft in World War II.
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