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Aircraft of World War II
Aircraft of World War II
Author: Robert Jackson
Condition: Like New
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Set against the dramatic technological leap that began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939, Aircraft of World War II profiles 35 of the conflict’s most important machines — from the Supermarine Spitfire and P‑51 Mustang to the Messerschmitt Me 262 and Boeing B‑29 — and traces how speed, armament and capability advanced at an intense pace. Each entry combines concise historical context and service notes with a unique seven‑view presentation (left and right profiles, top, front, rear and undersurface views that reveal weapons hardpoints, bomb bays and undercarriage), illustrating how design and doctrine evolved across European, Pacific, Mediterranean and maritime theaters.
By Robert Jackson and published by Fall River Press (ISBN‑13 9781435114401), this illustrated technical reference is designed for modellers and aviation enthusiasts: it brings spectacular 3D‑created elevations to print for the first time alongside archive photographs, color profile artwork, photographic plates, technical drawings and tabular specifications. Organized chronologically and by nation, the book covers fighters, bombers, ground‑attack, maritime patrol, transport and experimental types, and includes concise summaries, weaponry notes and comparative performance data that make it a practical identification and reference work.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Title: Aircraft of World War II
Author: Robert Jackson
Publisher: Fall River Press
ISBN-13: 9781435114401
Type of Book
Technical reference
Illustrated reference
Aviation history
Military aircraft encyclopedia
Scope and Focus
World War II military aviation
Combat aircraft of World War II
Fighter aircraft (WWII)
Bomber aircraft (WWII)
Ground‑attack aircraft (WWII)
Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (WWII)
Transport aircraft (WWII)
Aircraft design and development in World War II
Aircraft weaponry and armament (WWII)
Aircraft performance and specifications
Comparative data on WWII aircraft types
Germany – Luftwaffe aircraft
United Kingdom – Royal Air Force aircraft
United States – USAAF / US Navy aircraft
USSR – Soviet Air Force aircraft
Japan – Imperial Japanese Army and Navy aircraft
Italy – Regia Aeronautica aircraft
France – French Air Force aircraft
Other minor‑power air forces of World War II (as grouped in reference sections)
Axis powers aircraft
Allied powers aircraft
Theater(s) of War Mentioned in Context
European theater air operations (in aircraft role and service notes)
Pacific theater air operations
Mediterranean theater air operations
Atlantic and maritime theater air operations
Aircraft / Weapons (by category)
Single‑engine fighters (piston‑engined)
Twin‑engine heavy fighters
Carrier‑borne fighters
Light bombers
Medium bombers
Heavy bombers
Dive bombers
Torpedo bombers
Ground‑attack / close‑support aircraft
Reconnaissance aircraft
Maritime patrol aircraft
Transport and liaison aircraft
Experimental and prototype WWII aircraft
Aircraft armament: machine guns, cannon, bombs, rockets, torpedoes (in specification/weaponry notes)
Heavily illustrated
Photographic plates of aircraft
Color profile artwork / color illustrations
Technical drawings and diagrams
Cutaway or structural drawings (select aircraft)
Tabular specifications (speed, range, dimensions, armament)
Chronological and national organization of entries
Concise historical summaries per aircraft type
Subject / Classification Tags
World War II – Aviation
World War, 1939–1945 – Aerial operations
Military history – Air warfare
Combat aircraft – History
Fighter planes – History
Bombers – History
Naval aviation – World War II
Military technology – Aviation
Aircraft – Recognition and identification
Aircraft – Specifications
Reference books – Military hardware
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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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.
