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The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II
The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II
Author: Bill Gunston
Condition: Like New
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The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II is a compact, authoritative catalog that profiles more than 160 major fighters, bombers and ground‑attack types used during 1939–1945. Each entry pairs photographs and illustrations with concise historical context—origin, role and development—alongside technical specifications (engines, dimensions, weight, performance, armament), placing individual aircraft within the global theaters of the war and the opposing Axis and Allied air forces.
Designed as both an identification guide and technical reference, the book combines clear photos and artwork with standardized spec tables and short service histories, making it useful to history enthusiasts, modelers and researchers. Published by Salamander Books (ISBN‑10 1840650923; ISBN‑13 9781840650921) and authored by Bill Gunston, the directory emphasizes breadth of coverage—fighters, bombers, reconnaissance, naval and multi‑engined piston aircraft—accompanied by illustrations and detailed data for rapid comparison and study.
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Title / Author / Publication
The Illustrated Directory of Fighting Aircraft of World War II
Author: Bill Gunston
Publisher: Salamander Books
ISBN-10: 1840650923
ISBN-13: 9781840650921
Type of Book
World War II aviation reference
Technical reference / directory
Aircraft identification guide
Illustrated military history book
Scope and Focus
Main Nations / Sides Represented (by aircraft coverage)
Axis aircraft
Allied aircraft
Theaters of War (by aircraft employment; directory is global in scope)
Weapons / Vehicles (Aircraft Types)
World War II fighter aircraft
World War II bomber aircraft
World War II ground‑attack and strike aircraft
World War II reconnaissance aircraft
Naval and carrier‑based aircraft
Twin‑engined and multi‑engined combat aircraft
Piston‑engined military aircraft
Content Features (Illustrations and Data)
Subject / Classification Tags
World War II aviation
Military aircraft – history
Combat aircraft – 1939–1945
Air power in World War II
Aircraft recognition and identification
Aircraft technical specifications
Military technology – aviation
Illustrated military reference works
Encyclopedic directory of WW2 aircraft
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
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