Fighter Aircraft of World Wars I and II: An Illustrated History of Fighter Planes from 1914 to 1945 - Couverture rigide

Crosby, Francis

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ISBN 10 : 075482537X ISBN 13 : 9780754825371

Editeur : Lorenz Books, 2012

Synopsis

Fighter Aircraft of World Wars I and II Fighter planes have played a crucial role in history: they have won wars, prevented wars, and defended nations from aggressors. This book is a fully illustrated guide to over 100 of these history-making machines. It covers the complete history of fighter aircraft, and offers a A-Z guide with information and photographs of classic fighter aircraft. Full description

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

This is a guide to over 100 of the fighters that have helped shape history, including the Fokker Dr.I Triplane, Hawker Hurricane, Messerschmitt Bf109, North American P/F-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, and many more. It includes detailed specification boxes for every aircraft listed, with up-to-date information about country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weights and performance. It also includes a history of fighter aircraft, from anecdotes about the first flying aces to fighter armament and equipment during World War II. It features 300 identification photographs from the world-famous Imperial War Museum Photograph Archive, many rarely previously published. It is a must-have reference book for anyone interested in the classic history-making aircraft of the world. Fighter planes have played a crucial role in history: they have won wars, prevented wars, and defended nations from aggressors. This book is a fully illustrated guide to over 100 of these history-making machines. It covers the complete history of fighter aircraft, then offers a substantial A-Z guide brimming with information and often rare photographs of classic fighter aircraft, including the Fokker Triplane, Bristol Fighter, Spitfire and P-51 Mustang. Detailed specification boxes are featured for every aircraft listed. This fully illustrated book features 300 images, and provides enthusiasts and historians with key information about the fighters of the two World Wars.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Francis Crosby led the Marketing Department at the Imperial War Museum's branch at Duxford, England. He then established a marketing and business development consultancy, and works with visitor attractions as well as heritage and cultural organizations around the world. His published works include: Bombers of World Wars I and II; Naval Aircraft of World Wars I and II (both Southwater); Images of War: D-Day; and Images of War: The Luftwaffe in World War II (both Pen and Sword).

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Lorenz Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• ISBN 10: 075482537X
• ISBN 13: 9780754825371
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 132