Flying Furies: The Story Of The Fighter Plane (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161642971)

Flying Furies: The Story Of The Fighter Plane is a comprehensive account of the evolution of fighter aircraft from the early days of aviation to the present day. Written by Keith Ayling, a noted aviation historian and author, this book covers the development of fighter planes in different countries and their use in various conflicts throughout history.The book begins with the early days of aviation and the first attempts at building fighter planes. It then moves on to the World War I era and the emergence of the first true fighter planes, such as the Fokker Dr.I and the Sopwith Camel. The author also covers the development of fighter planes during the interwar years, including the famous Spitfire and Hurricane planes used in the Battle of Britain.The book also provides detailed accounts of the use of fighter planes in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It also covers the development of jet fighters and the use of these planes in modern warfare.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of the various fighter planes, their specifications, and their strengths and weaknesses. He also includes numerous photographs and illustrations that help to bring the planes to life.Overall, Flying Furies: The Story Of The Fighter Plane is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in aviation history or military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Keith Ayling
ISBN-10: 1161642978
ISBN-13: 9781161642971
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d