Weapons of War Fighter & Reconnaissance Aircraft 1939-1945

Part of the Weapons of War series, this book features more than 150 color and black & white illustrations and photographs as well as detailed specifications on fighter planes and reconnaissance aircraft from 1939-1945.

Fighter and Reconnaissance Aircraft, 1939–1945 brings together the most significant fighter planes of World War II in a single, handy volume arranged in alphabetical order. The book includes typical examples such as the Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Supermarine Spitfire, Yakovlev Yak-3, and the North American P-51 Mustang.

• Features 150 entries of the most important weapons of the era
• Every weapon is illustrated with an accurate color artwork
• Each entry includes a specifications table with essential information such as armament, weight, speed, and range
• Concise text provides a summary of the design, development, service history, and performance of each weapon