Warplanes of World War II: 1939-1945 - Hardcover

by Robert Jackson (Author)

Warplanes of World War II provides a detailed look at 50 key aircraft in service between 1939 and 1945. Warplanes profiled include fighters, bombers, fighter- bombers, ground attack and other aircraft from the US, USSR, Germany, UK, Japan, France, Poland and Italy. A large-format side-on artwork in full colour shows every detail of each aircraft, with annotations pointing out features that made it unique. This is followed by an in-depth description of the aircraft's development, manufacturing history and technical profile - all accompanied by photographs and a detailed specification panel.

Author Biography

Robert Jackson is a former pilot and navigational instructor. Now a full-time writer in military, naval, and aviation affairs, he has more than 90 books to his name, including Spitfire, B-17 Flying Fortress, and The Encyclopedia of Military Aircraft. He lives in Darlington, County Durham, UK.