Designed for buffs and military historians alike, this book's entries run the gamut of aircraft types: bombers, fighters, transports, trainers, reconnaissance craft, seaplanes and helicopters, each accompanied by a photograph.
In depth descriptions and photographs of the aircraft of 21 nations presented with a unique human dimension that goes behind the machines to the people involved.
Provides illustrated portraits of 330 of the best-known and most significant military aircraft in history. Aircraft discussed range from the canvas- covered biplanes of WWI to the titanium-clad, radar-invisible technological wonders of today, including bombers, fighters, transports, trainers, reconnaissance craft, seaplanes, and helicopters, each accompanied by a b&w photograph. Machine portraits include aircraft type, dimensions, weight, power plant, performance, armament, range, and service dates. Aircraft are listed by era and country of manufacture. Intended for aviation buffs and military historians.