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American Fighter Aircraft of World War II
American Fighter Aircraft of World War II
Author: Edward Ward
Condition: Like New
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American Fighter Aircraft of World War II is a concise, chronologically organised survey of the fighters fielded by the USAAF and US Navy from 1941–1945, tracing how American air power matured through aircraft engineered for roles from long-range bomber escort to carrier superiority and night fighting. Covering iconic types such as the P‑51 Mustang, F6F Hellcat and P‑38 Lightning alongside lesser-known designs like the P‑26 Peashooter, P‑43 Lancer and the P‑80 Shooting Star, the book emphasises technical development and operational roles rather than campaigns, offering exhaustive captions and specifications that illuminate design evolution and combat performance for history enthusiasts and model-makers alike.
The volume, by Edward Ward and published by Amber Books Ltd in the Technical Guides series, is richly illustrated with more than 100 authentic artworks, including profile drawings, three‑views and two‑page dynamic paintings of notable types (examples: P‑40 Warhawk, P‑61 Black Widow, P‑47 Thunderbolt), and features detailed technical data and accurate markings and camouflage—making it an essential illustrated reference for modellers, military aviation buffs and researchers seeking aircraft identification and specification detail.
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Basic Book Data
Title: American Fighter Aircraft of World War II
Author: Edward Ward
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
Series: Technical Guides
Scope and Content (as described by publisher/catalogs)
Type of Book
Visual and Illustrative Content
Main Nations and Forces
United States
Allies (context: American air forces in World War II)
World War II Context (as explicitly stated or directly implied)
Air warfare / aerial combat
Fighter aviation
Military technology – aircraft
Service Branch / Focus
Air forces – United States
Weapons and Vehicles (explicitly or very clearly indicated by title/scope)
Theaters of War
Not specified in catalog or publisher descriptions; coverage is by aircraft type rather than by theater. (Specific theaters such as Pacific, European, Mediterranean, etc., are not explicitly listed in available descriptions.)
Operations / Campaigns
Not specified in the available descriptions; no particular named operations (e.g., Overlord, Torch) are cited in the catalog or publisher information.
Notable Individuals
No specific generals, aces, or political leaders are mentioned in the accessible descriptions of this volume; focus is on aircraft types rather than biographies.
Descriptive Keywords / Tags (grounded in available data)
World War II aviation
American fighter aircraft
USAAF fighters 1941–1945
US Navy fighters 1941–1945
United States military aircraft
Second World War air power
Military aircraft identification
Aircraft technical data (WWII)
Aircraft design and development (WWII fighters)
Illustrated aircraft guide
Military history reference
Allied air forces – United States
Fighter planes – history
Aircraft specifications and performance (WWII)
Book Condition: Like New
Book Condition: Like New
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New: Fresh Out of Bootcamp
Flawless and untested. This book is in pristine, new condition and ready for its first assignment.
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.
