The Encyclopedia of Aircraft of World War II

About this book

Anexhaustive survey of the aircraft flown by all the combatants in Europe and the Pacific. From the P-51 Mustang and Supermarine Spitfire to the Yakovlev Yak-3 Messerschmitt Me 109 and Vought F4U Corsair this comprehensive encyclopedia presents the most important aircraft flown by all the combatants in Europe and the Pacific. Written by a team of experts and with more than 1 500 photographs and artworks it provides specification boxes for each aircraft listing powerplant performance weights dimensions and armament (with weights and measures given in metric and imperial) and a detailed description of the types development and service history. Every aircraft is illustrated with outstanding photographs as well as a three-view illustration. Annotations highlight specific features such as camouflage markings seating and more while informative boxes round out the portrait of these renowned planes.