The World's Greatest Aircraft - An Illustrated Encyclopedia

An illustrated guide to some of the planet's most powerful aircraft with more than 900 stunning colour and black and white photographs and diagrams. Takes you through the history and evolution of civil, military and specialized aircraft, from the first fighters of the early 20th century and the bombers of WW2 to commercial turbo-jet airliners. Detailed specifications on the role, weight, dimensions, performance and crew of each machine. Includes entries on the historic Bristol F.2 Fighter, the universally recognized Boeing 747, the hypersonic North American X-15 and many others...