airplanes, military

Text and photographs describe military machines and how they are used.

An overview of the use of aircraft in World War I, and includes glossary and a timeline.

From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time.

Describes the efforts of Nazi propagandists to promote the technical achievements of the German Air Force and provides details on all the major aircraft types used by the Luftwaffe, the major figures in command, and the leading pilots.

Features 52 of the most important military aircraft of the last hundred years.

A collection of insteresting and bizarre facts about the military sea and air vehicles from throughout U.S. history.

"Neil Andertol and his gang of dorky gamers are once again called on to fly a top secret mission-one that is literally out of this world. This time, rescuing mankind means heading into outer space. A top secret spacecraft has been stolen, and NASA needs the best pilots in the universe to get it back"--Amazon.

360-degree views of more than fifty of the most advanced fighter jets in the world decorate the pages of this book. Each military jet is shown in seven views-including left and right profiles, top and front views, and rear and bottom shots-revealing all the mechanisms that make these aircraft vroom. Accompanying each of these ... illustrations is an informed description of the fighter in question and complete specs.