Fighters (Military Pockt Guide)

For all of us living in the 21st century, the ago-old dream of flight was realized long ago, but the sense of mystery and adventure in the rich history of the fighter jet remains. This book explores the elegant, dynamic fighter with a wealth of information and fantastic full-color photography. In a detailed chronological history, this pocket guide breaks down more than 80 of the most important fighter jet models from the 20th Century, including an overview of a century of powered flight and the key technical developments, explanations of fundamental aerodynamic principles, the individuals (engineers and pilots) whose ingenuity and courage gave military aviation its extraordinary momentum, and the most important fighters from the first models to those of the present day.