A Field Guide to Airplanes - Second Editon (Now Including Helicopters)

Long Paperback with 230 pages - approx. size: 4 1/2 x 8" - Extending the principle of the famed Peterson Identification System to the man-made world, A Field Guide to Airplanes will enable you to identify virtually any plane in North America, in the air or on the ground. The only true field guide to airplanes, the second edition is completely revised and updated, including a new section on helicopters and expanded coverage of military aircraft. Features more than 350 aircraft-every production model of any vintage, helicopter and fixed wing, civilian and military. - Beautiful, accurate illustrations with side and over head views, arrows and detailed drawings pinpoint the differences between similar models. A clear, succinct description of each plane, including statistical info, history, and a list of important field marks that distinguish one plane from another.