Introduces various kinds of fighter planes used by the Army Air Force and by the Navy and Marines during World War II, their missions, and the weapons employed.
Examines the role of aviation in World War II, focusing on the use of airplanes by the Allies to defeat Germany, discusses the development of jet power, and includes a spotters' guide to military fighters, as well as illustrations and a glossary.
African-Americans battle prejudice at home to become fighter pilots during World War II. Covers early black aviation, and struggles and glories of the 99th Fighter Squadron which trained near Tuskegee Institute in Alabama.
This book includes a concise historical analysis of the rise and fall of Nazi air power and a comprehensive technical directory of all the major Luftwaffe aircraft flown in combat and in training.
Presents a comprehensive examination of the bombing of German cities during World War II taken from personal stories and first-hand testimonies of German civilians who lived through it.