The Encyclopedia of Aircraft of World War II

The Encyclopedia of Aircraft of World War II
Author: Paul E. Eden
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Airplanes, Military
ISBN: 9781782744733

From the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire to the Yakovlev Yak-3, Messerschmitt Me 109, and Vought F4U Corsair, this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the most important aircraft flown by all the combatants in Europe and the Pacific. It provides specification boxes for each aircraft, listing powerplant, performance, weights, dimensions, and armament; a detailed description of its development and service history; and outstanding photographs and a three-view illustration for each one.

Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production

Picture History of World War II American Aircraft Production
Author: Joshua Stoff
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 193
Release: 1993-12-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 048627618X

Over 250 rare photographs depict one of the greatest industrial feats of all time: America's massive production of World War II fighters and bombers. An introduction and captions outline the history.

Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft

Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft
Author: Enzo Angelucci
Publisher:
Total Pages: 412
Release: 2001
Genre: Airplanes, Military
ISBN: 9788880956884

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.

Encyclopedia of World War II

Encyclopedia of World War II
Author: Alan Axelrod
Publisher: H W Fowler
Total Pages: 911
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 0816060223

A reference to the ideological, military, political, biographical, and social topics surrounding World War II, which is often considered the pivotal event of the twentieth century.

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Combat Aircraft of World War II

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Combat Aircraft of World War II
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: Bookthrift Company
Total Pages: 253
Release: 1978
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780896730007

Contains more than seven hundred illustrations of military aircraft of World War II used by both Allied and Axis Countries, together with capsule specifications and history

Aircraft Of World War I

Aircraft Of World War I
Author: John Hamilton
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1617861723

An overview of the use of aircraft in World War I.

World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide

World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide
Author: Tony Holmes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2021-02-04
Genre: History
ISBN: 1472848500

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.