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The vital guide to fighting aircraft of World War II

1995
Describes and depicts more than one hundred of the most important military aircraft of World War II from the United States, England, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan.

Stealth attack fighters

the F-117A Nighthawks
2008
This book discusses the design and equipment of the stealth attack fighter known as the F-117A Nighthawk and its use by the Air Force in military missions.

Gate guards

1988

Fighter aces of the U.S.A.

1979
Lists American fighter pilot aces who flew during the U.S. engagements in aerial warfare from World War I to Vietnam.

Fighter aircraft of World Wars I & II

2004
Presents a fully-illustrated pictorial guide to over one hundred fighter aircraft of World Wars One and Two and describes the developments in aviation technology and armament from 1914 to 1945, as well as information on famous aces and their achievements.

Operation Napoleon

2011
Kristin must solve the riddle of Operation Napoleon to discover why the U.S. Army is clandestinely trying to remove the wreck of a World War II German bomber from an Icelandic glacier, and, in addition to solving Operation Napoleon, she must find where her brother Elias has gone.

A Handbook of Fighter Aircraft

Featuring Photos from the Imperial War Museum
2002
This book traces the development of fighters from World War I to the present day, and highlights actions in which fighters played a crucial role. Technological improvements and subsequent increased performance are explored, together with the development of fighter armament and pilot equipment.

High-altitude spy planes

the U-2s
2008
Discusses the U-2 spy plane's uses, engines, sensors, and future in the U.S. Air Force.

Heavy bombers

the B-52 Stratofortresses
2008
Describes the history, weapons, equipment, and use by the Air Force of the B-52 bomber, nicknamed the "Big Ugly Fat Fellow" (BUFF) by flight crews because of its size and appearance.

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