Author: Enzo Angelucci
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
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.
Complete Book of World War II Combat Aircraft
Author: Enzo Angelucci
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
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.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788880956884
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
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.
Jane's Fighting Aircraft of World War I
Author:
Publisher: Crescent
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A reproduction of Jane's All the World Aircraft, wartime editions.
Publisher: Crescent
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 328
Book Description
A reproduction of Jane's All the World Aircraft, wartime editions.
Combat Biplanes of World War II
Author: Peter C. Smith
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1473874254
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The era of the combat biplane is usually thought to have been between 1914 and 1938. By the outbreak of World War II, most of the advanced air forces of the world had moved on to monoplane aircraft for their front-line battle forces, both in bomber and fighter capacities. Yet despite this, many biplanes did still survive, both in front-line service and in numerous subsidiary roles, and not just as training machines but as fully operational warplanes. Thus in 1939 the majority of major European powers still retained some, albeit few, biplane aircraft. Sadly, and as an indictment of failed British Government defence policies, it was Great Britain who still had the bulk of such obsolescent combat aircraft, machines like the Gladiator, Swordfish, Walrus, Vildebeeste and Audax for example, while the inferior Albacore, meant to replace the Swordfish, was still yet to enter service!Germany had relegated most of her biplane designs to secondary roles, but they still managed to conduct missions in which biplanes like the He.50, He.51 and Hs.120 excelled. Both France and Italy had biplanes in active service, Mussolini's Regia Aeronautica attaching great importance to the type as a fighter aircraft as late as 1941, while the Soviet Union also retained some machines like the Po-2 in front-line service right through the war and beyond. In addition, a whole range of smaller nations utilised biplanes built for larger combatants in their own air forces. By the time Japan and the United States entered the war two years later, they had mainly rid themselves of biplanes but, even here, a few specialised types lingered on. This book describes a selection of these gallant old warriors of all nations. They represent the author's own personal selection from a surprisingly large range of aircraft that, despite all predictions, fought hard and well in World War II.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1473874254
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The era of the combat biplane is usually thought to have been between 1914 and 1938. By the outbreak of World War II, most of the advanced air forces of the world had moved on to monoplane aircraft for their front-line battle forces, both in bomber and fighter capacities. Yet despite this, many biplanes did still survive, both in front-line service and in numerous subsidiary roles, and not just as training machines but as fully operational warplanes. Thus in 1939 the majority of major European powers still retained some, albeit few, biplane aircraft. Sadly, and as an indictment of failed British Government defence policies, it was Great Britain who still had the bulk of such obsolescent combat aircraft, machines like the Gladiator, Swordfish, Walrus, Vildebeeste and Audax for example, while the inferior Albacore, meant to replace the Swordfish, was still yet to enter service!Germany had relegated most of her biplane designs to secondary roles, but they still managed to conduct missions in which biplanes like the He.50, He.51 and Hs.120 excelled. Both France and Italy had biplanes in active service, Mussolini's Regia Aeronautica attaching great importance to the type as a fighter aircraft as late as 1941, while the Soviet Union also retained some machines like the Po-2 in front-line service right through the war and beyond. In addition, a whole range of smaller nations utilised biplanes built for larger combatants in their own air forces. By the time Japan and the United States entered the war two years later, they had mainly rid themselves of biplanes but, even here, a few specialised types lingered on. This book describes a selection of these gallant old warriors of all nations. They represent the author's own personal selection from a surprisingly large range of aircraft that, despite all predictions, fought hard and well in World War II.
British Warplanes of World War II
Author: Daniel J. March
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840133912
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Fully illustrated analysis of all World War II aircraft in British military service, including full descriptions and specifications, hundreds of action photos and highly accurate, full-color artwork.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781840133912
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Fully illustrated analysis of all World War II aircraft in British military service, including full descriptions and specifications, hundreds of action photos and highly accurate, full-color artwork.
The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 9780760307229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Specs for more than 160 aircraft, with illustrations and period photos to detail paint schemes. Ideal for scale and R/C modelers.
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 9780760307229
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 479
Book Description
Specs for more than 160 aircraft, with illustrations and period photos to detail paint schemes. Ideal for scale and R/C modelers.
Combat Squadrons of the Air Force; World War II.
Author: United States. USAF Historical Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 856
Book Description
This collection of squadron histories has been prepared by the USAF Historical Division to complement the Division's book, Air Force Combat Units of World War II. The 1,226 units covered by this volume are the combat (tactical) squadrons that were active between 7 December 1941 and 2 September 1945. Each squadron is traced from its beginning through 5 March 1963, the fiftieth anniversary of the organization of the 1st Aero (later Bombardment) Squadron, the first Army unit to be equipped with aircraft for tactical operations. For each squadron there is a statement of the official lineage and data on the unit's assignments, stations, aircraft and missiles, operations, service streamers, campaign participation, decorations, and emblem.
German Warplanes of World War II
Author: Francis K. Mason
Publisher: Crescent
ISBN: 9780517405079
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Shows and describes the capabilities of fighters, bombers, reconnaissance craft, and jets used by Nazi Germany during the war.
Publisher: Crescent
ISBN: 9780517405079
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 84
Book Description
Shows and describes the capabilities of fighters, bombers, reconnaissance craft, and jets used by Nazi Germany during the war.
Air Force Combat Units of World War II
Author: Maurer Maurer
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915850
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1428915850
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Combat Aircraft of World War II
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: Bookthrift Company
ISBN: 9780896730007
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
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
Publisher: Bookthrift Company
ISBN: 9780896730007
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
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
L-birds
Author: Terry M. Love
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description