military airplanes

Examines the characteristics and functions of various types of spy planes developed in the United States from World War I to the present day.

Discusses the history of surveillance from the sky and describes the development of different types of reconnaissance aircraft and their uses since World War II.

Presents photographs, specifications, and descriptions of 327 American military aircraft active between 1915 and 2000, including fighters, bombers, transports, flying boats, trainers, helicopters, and reconnaissance planes.

A pictorial guide to aircraft used in World War II.

Discusses jet fighter planes, including their history, design, and use in military conflicts.

Explains how jet planes operate and some of the uses that the military makes of them, describing the design and functioning of such examples as the F-15, the AV-8B Harrier, and the F-22 stealth plane.

Provides an overview of the design and engineering of the jet planes that are designed to attack other aircraft.

Discusses the military use of aircraft to drop bombs and describes the development of particular kinds of bombers.

Examines the history of military aircraft from their origins to 1918, and discusses air combat through World War One, advanced in aircraft design, and more.

Provides descriptions of various Air Force aircraft, including Air Force One, fighters, bombers, and others; and shares firsthand reports from some of the pilots who fly the exciting planes.