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American Fighters of World War II
American Fighters of World War II
Author: David A. Anderton
Condition: Like New
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American Fighters of World War II by David A. Anderton is a tightly focused, illustrated reference that profiles the evolution, design and operational use of U.S. fighter aircraft from 1939–1945. Concentrating on individual types rather than campaigns, the 80‑page volume surveys single‑ and twin‑engine piston fighters, armament and performance, and compares design trends and combat roles—escort, interception and air‑superiority—across the European, Pacific, Mediterranean and China–Burma–India theaters, offering a clear technical perspective on how American fighters met the varied demands of WWII air combat.
Published in 1982 (ISBN13 9780517374825), this large‑format (9¼ × 12¾") illustrated hardback delivers densely packed photos and technical content—photographs, profile views, annotated diagrams and technical drawings—alongside aircraft specifications and performance data. At about 80 pages it serves as a compact aircraft monograph within the Crescent Books aviation series, making it a useful reference for historians, modelers and collectors who value visual documentation and concise technical analysis by David A. Anderton.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Basic Bibliographic Context
World War II aviation
American fighter aircraft
United States Army Air Forces
U.S. Navy fighter aircraft
U.S. Marine Corps aviation
Combat aircraft reference
Technical aviation history
Aeronautical engineering (WWII fighters)
Aircraft development and design (1939–1945)
Crescent Books aviation series
Type of Book / Format
Technical reference work
Illustrated aviation history
Aircraft monograph compilation
Large-format hardcover
Non‑fiction military history
Focus and Scope
Focus on American fighter types in World War II
Emphasis on individual aircraft models rather than campaigns
Aircraft specifications and performance data
Design evolution of American fighters
Operational use of U.S. fighters in WWII
Comparative discussion of different U.S. fighter designs
Theaters of War (as implied by U.S. fighter operations)
European Theater of Operations (ETO) – U.S. fighter deployment
Pacific Theater – U.S. fighters in air combat
Mediterranean Theater – U.S. fighter operations
China–Burma–India Theater – U.S. fighter use
Main Nations and Belligerents
United States (Allies)
Axis adversaries engaged by U.S. fighters (Germany, Japan, Italy)
Branch / Service Focus
Air force operations
Army Air Forces fighter units
Naval aviation fighters
Marine Corps fighter squadrons
Aircraft / Weapons Systems Covered
American single‑engine fighters
American twin‑engine fighters
Piston‑engined fighter aircraft
Armament of WWII U.S. fighters (machine guns, cannon)
Onboard weapons and payloads of fighter aircraft
Visual and Technical Content
Technical drawings and annotated diagrams
Profile views and structural illustrations
Descriptive / Subject Keywords
Fighter tactics (high‑level overview)
Aircraft performance analysis
Combat roles of fighters (escort, interception, air superiority)
WWII air combat
Military aviation technology
Aircraft production and design trends (U.S.)
Classification Tags (Library / Catalog Style)
World War, 1939–1945 – Aerial operations, American
World War, 1939–1945 – Equipment and supplies – Aircraft
Fighter planes – United States – History – 20th century
United States – Armed Forces – Airmen – History – World War II
Military aeronautics – United States – History
Air power – History – World War II
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.
