Dimensions
236 x 295 x 20mm
A Hundred Years of Military Aviation
A century of invention and ever-accelerating progress in aviation technology has long since taken war into the air. The search for air supremacy, without which no military power can be secure, no peace safe, has driven the world's aircraft manufacturers forward at an astonishing pace. In little more than a lifetime war in the air has moved into what used to be the realms of science fiction. This book chronicles that progress, in words and pictures, to make a fascinating record of interest to every aviation enthusiast.
The story features all the great aircraft, their role and performance, and puts them clearly into the historical context of the day. Specially highlighted are the significant turning points on the road to today's highly sophisticated multi-role combat aircraft. Fully illustrated throughout, the narrative is accompanied by a running chronology for instant reference. Chapters on the war years show the fundamental changes that new technology has brought to strategic thinking. On every page in this stunning book it is the image of the warplane, antique or contemporary, in all it powerful glory, that moves the imagination most.
