The Great Book of Fighters
- ISBN-10
- 0760311943
- ISBN-13
- 9780760311943
- Category
- History
- Pages
- 608
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2001
- Publisher
- Zenith Press
- Authors
- William Green, Gordon Swanborough
Description
This epic undertaking in the field of aviation publishing records the history of every fighter aircraft ever flown -- more than 1,200 in all! Whether it's an obscure prototype that never flew in combat or a renowned warbird from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam or the Gulf War, each entry is listed alphabetically by manufacturer's name and accompanied by a selection of photography, exclusive color profile drawings and fabulous cutaways.
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