This handy reference will be valuable to pilots, managers, planners, designers, engineers, safety directors, and flight instructors who need fast answers to technical aviation questions. Includes hundreds of diagrams and illustrations.

More than 650 of the world's greatest military aircraft, with full specifications, development history, and service details. Contains over 700 photographs and full-color artworks. Featured aircraft include: Avro Lancaster, Boeing B-52, Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk, DeHavilland Mosquito, Douglas SBD Dauntless, English Electric Lightning, Focke-Wulf FW 190, Gloster Meteor, Junker JU-87 Stuka, Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, McDonnel Douglas F-18 Hornet, MiG-29 Fulcrum, North American P-51 Mustang, Republic F-84 Thunderjet, Supermarine Spitfire. -- publisher.