AIRCRAFT ANATOMY WORLD WAR II — TECHNICAL DRAWINGS OF KEY AIRCRAFT 1939-1945 —
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 1-85605-754-2 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Hardcover ( square back binding ) |
| Condition | VG |
| Author(s) | Paul Eden, Soph Moeng |
| Publisher | Silverdale Books |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Published date | 2003 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 23,5 x 30 x 2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • AVIATION MILITAIRE • SECONDE GUERRE MONDIALE • APPAREILS - CONSTRUCTEURS |
Description
Between 1939 and 1945, the layout, complexity and construction of military aircraft changed enormously. Under wartime pressure, the outdated technology of types such as the Fairey Swordfish and Vickers Wellington evolved, producing powerful fighters such as the Supermarine Spitfire and North American P-51 Mustang, and eventually led to the development of the first operational jet aircraft, the Messerschmitt Me 262 and Gloster Meteor. The internal blueprints of these historic and often beautiful machines provide a fascinating insight into the realities of flying and maintaining aircraft which at the time were at the forefront of aviation technology.
With the aid of more than 60 extraordinarily detailed and accurate line drawings, Aircraft Anatomy of World War II shows how a wide selection of these aircraft were put together - inside and out. Each line drawing is annotated with an exhaustive key, and is complemented by several colour photographs. Over 50 key aircraft are also illustrated with an annotated colour view of the type in action. Complete with detailed information about each aircraft's operational specifications, Aircraft Anatomy of World War II is an invaluable reference for anyone interested in how aircraft are designed and constructed.