Publisher's Synopsis
"The New Illustrated Guides" is a series of 12 books that provide a range of volumes covering the best in air, land and sea warfare. Each book describes the many aspects of equipment, technology and manpower that constitute the main theme of each book. Each of these reference books are filled with facts and figures for the general reader and enthusiasts alike.;This is an examination of the pricipal aircraft, weapons systems and combat tactics employed by air forces around the world in the name of air power. Individual entries on the aircraft are complemented by a analysis of the multitude of weapons fired and dropped from combart aircraft around the world. Full specifications, performance figures and combat data are complemented by more than 160 photographs.