The World's Greatest Military Aircraft: An Illustrated History - Hardcover

Ever since man first took to the air, combat aircraft have been at the forefront of technology, resulting in some of the most spectacular and complex machines ever built. Compare a biplane and a Stealth fighter and see how the technology has advanced. Spanning a century of flight, The World's Greatest Military Aircraft features 52 of the greatest fighters, bombers, interceptors and transport planes, from World War I's Fokker Dr. 1 to the Boeing B-17 Super Fortress to the MiG-17 to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules to the Stealth capabilities of the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Each entry includes a brief description of the aircraft's development and history, a colour profile artwork, key features and specifications. Packed with more than 200 artworks and photographs, The World's Greatest Military Aircraft is a colourful guide for the aviation and military enthusiast.

Thomas Newdick, an aviation and defence writer and editor, has researched and written numerous articles for various specialist magazines and journals examining military and civil aviation, twentieth-century military history, and defence technology. He has contributed to books such as The Encyclopedia of Military Jets, and is a regular contributor to Combat Aircraft and Aircraft Illustrated magazines. He is on the editorial staff of both Guideline Publications and Aeroplane.