Phoebus Publishing Company
On November 1, 1911, an enterprising Italian aviator dropped four grenades from his aeroplane onto Turkish positions in Libya and changed the strategy of warfare forever. No one could have predicted then that this would be the dim foreshadowing of the horrors of Hiroshima-or even the first step in the amazing technical advances that, in little more than a generation, replaced the fragile Bristol Boxkite with the Gloster Meteor jet fighter.
During this time, the aeroplane has become the singlemost important weapon of war-for defence, as in the Battle of Britain, and in offence, as in the fire-bombing of Hamburg and Dresden-bringing the devastation of battle to the people as it never had been before.
This book tells not only of the innovative genius behind modern aircraft development but of the skill and bravery of the pilots who, in their struggle for command of the air, evolved from the adventurous warriors of World War I, dogfighting in plywood biplanes, into the master technicians of World War II, plugged into their computerized bombers.
The authoritative yet readable text is illustrated in colour by John Batchelor, whose technical drawings are highly regarded by experts and enthusiasts alike.
Stunning large hard cover display piece.
Not mint condition - contains mild wear and signs of previous ownership. In general very good shape.
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Condition: Good