military airplanes

A brief history of military aircraft from World War II.

Simple text and photographs present fighter planes, their parts, and their crew.

Captioned color photos and text provide a unique view of World War II combat aircraft.

Contains over 250 photographs that provide a visual history of American aircraft production during World War II, and includes captions that explain production processes, aircraft construction, assembly, and armament.

An introduction to military fighter planes, including how fast they fly, altitudes they reach, missiles and maneuverability, and more.

Reveals and discusses the intricate internal workings of modern military aircrafts.

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

An introduction to the different kinds of airplanes used in World War II, including information about airplane parts and pilots' codes.

Simple text and photos introduce the basic parts of a military airplane and the unique abilities of planes such as the Harrier and the B-2 Spirit Bomber.