Ultimate Aircraft

Ultimate Aircraft features 650 different aircraft from around the world. From the first experimental flights to the astonishing technological innovations of today's stealth fighters, this comprehensive book traces the history of aviation and profiles the innovators, engineers and pilots who took it to new heights. Structured chronologically and featuring a highly readable text, this authoritative book tells the story of both military and civilian flight, profiling key aircraft from each era. Boldly illustrated, dramatically photographed, and with exquisite attention to detail, Ultimate Aircraft is designed to be an indispensable resource for the enthusiast or an exhilarating introduction to the novice.