Dimensions
229 x 174 x 10mm
From the pioneering days of aerial combat in World War I to the famous Spitfires and Hurricanes of World War II, this book presents the classic fighter aircraft of bygone eras.
Each aircraft listed has a detailed specification box, which includes the country of origin and first flight, power, armaments, size, weight and performance.
Illustrated with rare photographs from the Imperial War Museum archives, anecdotes about the first aces and their dangerous exploits, and descriptions of the developments in aircraft technology and equipment from 1914 to 1945, this is a must-have reference book for anyone interested in the aircraft that made history.
