World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide

World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide

by Tony Holmes and Jim Laurier
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 04/02/2021

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A compact but comprehensive guide to the iconic fighter planes that fought during World War II, which features full colour profile artwork throughout.


World War II saw pilots from around the world battling in the skies over Europe, Asia and Africa, with victory resting upon their nerve, skill and the capabilities of some of history's most iconic aircraft. In the chaos of battle, it was vital that they could quickly identify friend from foe. But do you know your Hurricane from your Bf 109, or what the legendary P-51 Mustang looks like? Do you know the wingspan of the A6M Zero-sen, or how fast it could fly?


World War II Fighter Planes Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions and more, providing essential information on over 90 legendary aircraft, from the celebrated Spitfire to the jet-powered Me 262. Featuring full-colour artwork to aid recognition, as well as all the details you need to assess their performance, this is the perfect pocket guide to the Allied and Axis fighters of World War II.

ISBN:
9781472848505
9781472848505
Category:
Second World War
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
04-02-2021
Language:
English
Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing
Tony Holmes

Tony Holmes has worked in aviation book publishing for 30 years, and in that time he has written more than 20 titles on US Naval Aviation-five of them exclusively on the F-14 Tomcat.

He has visited US Navy aircraft carriers underway at sea on more than 20 occasions, covering flight operations in the Northern Arabian Gulf, the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the Mediterranean.

He was awarded the Tailhook Association's Hook Magazine Contributor of the Year award in 2004 (I am the only non-American to receive this accolade).

Jim Laurier

Jim Laurier is a native of New England, growing up in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. He has been drawing since he could hold a pencil and throughout his life he has worked in many mediums creating artwork on a variety of subjects.

He has worked on the Osprey Aviation list since 2000 and in that time he has produced some of the finest artwork seen in these volumes. He has specialised in aircraft of the Vietnam War period. He lives in New Hampshire, USA.

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