A survey of the fighter planes used by the U.S. Air Corps and the U.S. Air Force since 1916 spotlights more than 170 types of aircraft
David Donald Livres
1 janvier 1961
David H. Donald fut un éminent historien américain spécialisé dans la période de la guerre de Sécession, de la Reconstruction et dans l'histoire du Sud. Son œuvre considérable comprend des biographies très appréciées et des études perspicaces qui explorent des figures clés et des forces sociétales de l'histoire américaine. Le style d'écriture de Donald se caractérise par une recherche approfondie, une rigueur analytique et une capacité à rendre le passé vivant pour les lecteurs contemporains. Son érudition continue de façonner notre compréhension du passé américain, et son influence sur la profession historique demeure profonde.
Analyzes each aircraft in detail, including development, prototype histories, design teams and aerodynamic problems that had to be overcome.
"Specifications, weaponry and performance profiles of over 2000 warplanes"--Jacket.
If you're looking for a good reference for virtually every aircraft from WWI to present this is it. Just make sure you have a strong back because this book is BIG.
The Military Jets Aircraft Guide
- 112pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Provides three-view color artwork and the type, powerplant, performance, weights, dimensions, and armament of more than fifty military jet aircraft from the Second World War to the end of the twentieth century.
US Navy & Marine Corps Air Power Directory
- 232pages
- 9 heures de lecture
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US Air Force Air Power Directory
- 232pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Book by David Donald
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Fighters of World War II
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
This pair of heavily illustrated references examines the planes of World War II: the fighters and bombers that filled the skies over Europe with flame and inspired terror in those on the ground. Each book offers a full description of more than 20 planes, from storied bombers (including the B-24 Liberator and Focke Wulf Condor) to fighters (including the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and the P-47 Thunderbolt). -- Detailed cutaway diagrams reveal the inner workings of each fighter -- Full-color paintings and breathtaking photographs show the planes in action -- Specification boxes for each plane provide the essential details of construction and performance
