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Aircraft Versus Aircraft: The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914
Aircraft Versus Aircraft: The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914
Author: Norman Frank and Norman Franks
Condition: Like New
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Aircraft Versus Aircraft: The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914 by Norman Franks traces the evolution of fighter‑to‑fighter combat from the dawn of World War I through the interwar years, World War II and into the early jet era, highlighting how tactics, technology and pilot training reshaped aerial warfare. Focusing on dogfights, gunnery and air‑combat maneuvering rather than personal memoirs, it offers comparative analyses of opposing fighters and doctrines across major combatants and theaters—Royal Flying Corps/RAF, France, the United States, Japan and Italy on the Western, Eastern and Pacific fronts—showing the historical significance of doctrinal shifts that produced the modern fighter pilot and the ace concept.
Concise yet richly illustrated, this non‑fiction military aviation study pairs technical and operational overviews with extensive visual material—photographs of aircraft and pilots, detailed diagrams and artwork that explain maneuvers and weapon systems—and provides comparative aircraft analysis and coverage of day‑fighter operations in World War II. Bibliographic details: Norman Franks; ISBN 9780025406209 (0‑02‑540620‑5). Ideal for history enthusiasts, modelers and researchers seeking a visually engaging, historically grounded account of fighter tactics and technology.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title / Author
Aircraft Versus Aircraft: The Illustrated Story of Fighter Pilot Combat Since 1914
Author: Norman Franks
ISBN: 0-02-540620-5
Type of Book
Non-fiction
Military aviation history
Technical / operational overview of air combat
Chronological Scope
World War I air combat (1914–1918)
Interwar development of fighter tactics
World War II air combat (1939–1945)
Focus and Themes
Fighter versus fighter combat
Evolution of aerial combat tactics
Fighter pilot experiences in combat (overview, not memoir)
Technological progression of fighter aircraft and weapons
Comparative analysis of opposing fighter aircraft
World War II–Specific Content
World War II fighter combat
Fighter tactics in WWII
Day fighter operations (WWII)
Main Nations / Combatants Involved
United Kingdom – Royal Flying Corps / RAF fighter forces (WWI and WWII)
France – French fighter aviation in WWI and WWII
United States – US Army Air Forces / US Navy fighter operations (WWII and later)
Japan – Japanese fighter aviation in WWII
Italy – Italian fighter aviation (WWII)
Theaters of War (as covered by the book’s broad treatment of fighter combat)
Western Front (World War I fighter combat)
Western Front / Western Europe (WWII air war)
Eastern Front (Soviet–German air combat, WWII)
Pacific Theater (US–Japanese and Allied–Japanese fighter combat, WWII)
Weapons / Aircraft and Technology
Fighter aircraft (general)
Dogfighting tactics
Machine guns and cannon armament in fighters
Gunnery and deflection shooting in air combat
Piston-engined fighters
Early jet fighters (Cold War / post-WWII)
Visual Content
Illustrated book with extensive visual content
Photographs of fighter aircraft and pilots
Diagrams and artwork explaining air combat maneuvers
Notable Concepts / Figures (general, not biographical focus)
Fighter aces (concept and scoring system)
Development of ace tactics and training
Descriptive Keywords / Tags for Cataloging
Air warfare history
Fighter pilot combat
Fighter tactics
Air combat maneuvering
Dogfights
Aces (military aviation)
World War I aviation
World War II aviation
Military aviation technology
Illustrated military history
Comparative aircraft analysis
Cold War air combat
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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Like New: Light Combat Experience
Almost new and in great shape. It has clearly been read before and is ready to fight again, but it shows very little wear from its time in the field.
Good: A Few Scars or Shell Shock
A reliable veteran. The book might have some bent corners or a dust cover with a few scratches, but it’s still sturdy and standing tall.
Fair: Battle-Hardened
Visible signs of a long campaign. Expect some stains, bent pages, and perhaps some minor tears on the cover. It’s seen the trenches, but the intel inside is still solid.
Poor: Survived Iwo Jima
This one has been through the meat grinder. It carries noticeable damage, heavy staining, or significant wear—but like any old soldier, it would love to be read one last time before it retires.
