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British Fighters of World War II
British Fighters of World War II
Author: Bill Gunston
Condition: New
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British Fighters of World War II chronicles how British designers, engineers and airmen raced to adapt existing fighters and develop new types amid the severe constraints of wartime Britain — limited time, scarce resources and bomb-damaged factories. Bill Gunston frames the technical evolution of Spitfires, Hurricanes and lesser-known types within operational pressures and industrial improvisation, offering readers a clear, contextual account of how aircraft design, identification and combat performance shaped the RAF’s response during World War II.
Published in 1982 by Crescent Books as part of the Combat Aircraft Library series (ISBN 9780517374818), this compact technical reference is an illustrated aviation history that emphasizes aircraft identification, development histories and performance comparisons. Authored by Bill Gunston, a respected British aviation writer and historian, the book follows the series’ format with photographs, technical drawings and aircraft profiles that make it useful to collectors and enthusiasts seeking a concise, authoritative overview.
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Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Keywords, content and topics in this Book
Core bibliographic
British Fighters of World War II
Bill Gunston
Crescent Books
Combat Aircraft Library (series)
Published 1982
Type of book
Technical reference
Aviation history
Military history
Aircraft identification / overview
Focus and scope
World War II aviation
Fighter planes — United Kingdom
Combat aircraft — Great Britain
Theater(s) of war
Main nations / belligerents
United Kingdom / Great Britain
Allies (context: British forces in WWII)
Weapons and vehicles (generic, as per catalog subjects)
Military aircraft — fighters
Combat aircraft
Content characteristics
Illustrated aviation reference (implied by series “Combat aircraft library” and typical format; no specific claim on color vs. b/w possible from current records)
Library classification
Subject / tag keywords (from catalog records)
World War, 1939–1945 — Air warfare
British — Military aviation
Great Britain — Military aviation — History — World War II
Book Condition: New
Book Condition: 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.
