Fighter planes were made famous by the movie Top Gun, but they were first used during World War I and have become a standard symbol for the military. Through first-hand interviews, learn about the development and evolution of fighter planes, when and how they are used, and what itÂ’s like to be the pilots who fly them and the engineers who fix them.
Describes different types of fighter planes, what their different functions are, and how they are constructed.
Discusses jet fighter planes, including its history, design, and use in military conflicts.
Traces the history of fighter planes from the dogfights of World War I to the missions flown by modern stealth fighters.
Follow the powerful story of fighter aircraft—from the earliest six-winged inventions used during World War I right up to modern supersonic stealth fighters.
'Brainwaves' is a great series of easy-to-read non-fiction which is guaranteed to get your pupils' brains buzzing!
Trace the history of fighter planes from the earliest biplanes to today's jet fighters. Book jacket.
Hobbyists, aviation enthusiasts, and history buffs alike will find hours of enjoyment with this guide to making and flying paper fighter planes.
Describes the performance characteristics and armament details of fighter planes used by the U.S. Air Force from World War I to the present day.
Warplanes have only been around for about 100 years.
An introduction to fighter planes.