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Warbirds: An Illustrated Guide To U.S. Military Aircraft, 1915-2000
Author: Fredriksen, John C.
Hardback; Book; Photographs, Chronology, Appendices, Index
400 pages
Published: November 1999
ABC CLIO Europe (ABC-CLIO)
ISBN: 1576071316
Warbirds pays special attention to the aircraft of America's Golden Age, 1919-1939, and the breakthrough technological developments of that era.are more than 300 instant portraits (complete with dimensions, weight, power plant, performance, armament) of the most famous as well as lesser-known American fighters, bombers, transports, flying boats, trainers, helicopters, and reconnaissance aircraft.-- Each entry includes a photograph of the warplane, service dates, manufacturer, records set, engineering and performance history, technical innovations, and even operational problems-- Lists aviation museums, airplane magazines, and sources of photographs-- To help enthusiasts and researchers, the guide cites the very latest books and periodical literature in its two exteThis guide profiles all the fighters, bombers, trainers, patrol craft, transports and helicopters manufactured and deployed by military or naval units, plus many of the civilian craft that were drafted into military usage.
PRODUCT CODE: 1576071316
 USA/Canada: | US$ 97.50 |
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