The Pocket Book of Fighters

by Martin W. Bowman

In the past 70 years the definition of a fighter has undergone radical metamorphosis; and the aircraft themselves have gone through dramatic, fundamental changes in shape, structure, and performance. World War I fighters were of comparatively fragile construction, whereas modern fighting aircraft have to withstand the fantastic stresses that occur at speeds more than ten times as fast, high-G twists and turns that would surely rupture the robust and agile World War II dogfighter. Concluding with an easy-reference timeline, this book is a concise and accessible treatment of a fascinating subject that will appeal to both general interest readers and aviation enthusiasts worldwide.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

Martin W. Bowman is one of Britain's leading aviation authors, with over 100 published books on the Second World War and post-war aviation history, and several on the landscape of East Anglia. He has also established an international reputation for his superb imagery and aerial photography. He has a passion for flying in military aircraft. He lives in Norwich, Norfolk.