Fighter Aircraft, The World Encyclopedia of :An illustrated history from the early planes of World War I to the supersonic jets of today
Fighter Aircraft, The World Encyclopedia of :An illustrated history from the early planes of World War I to the supersonic jets of today
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Published:
13 March, 2020
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13 March, 2020
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In this new, fully updated edition 2025, expert author Francis Crosby traces the development of fighters from World War I to the present day, and highlights actions in which fighters played a crucial role. The A-Z sections form an illustrated guide to over 170 fighter aircraft. The first covers aircraft from the pioneering days of air fighting in World War I through to the early jets at the end of World War II, and the second focuses on the remarkable advances of post-World War II, mainly jet, aircraft from 1945 to the present day. Specification boxes for each aircraft provide information about the plane's country of origin, first flight, power, armament, size, weight and performance. Also included is a glossary explaining aviation terms. Illustrated with 600 photographs, this is a key reference book for all aircraft enthusiasts.
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| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780754834748 |
| ISBN10 | 0754834743 |
| Number Of Pages | 272 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | Anness Publishing |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Francis Crosby has had a deep interest in aviation since an early age. After qualifying and working as an archaeologist, in 1985 he joined the Imperial War Museum’s branch at Duxford, England, acknowledged as one of the world’s leading centres for aviation enthusiasts. Having held research and exhibition posts at the museum, he headed Duxford’s Marketing Department for many years before establishing his own consultancy. He has written extensively on historic aviation and has acted as a consultant for the media and the publishing industry. His published works include Bombers and The World Encyclopedia of Naval Aircraft.