This book traces the history of war planes and their pilots from those early dog-fights over the Western Front to the development of fighters and bombers in World War II, and finally to the sophisticated jet warplanes employed in Vietnam, and Iraq. The History Series covers developments in technology that have played important roles in history.
All books combine engaging text and illustrations in a magazine-style format.
Each volume has between 70 and 110 photos, contemporary illustrations, and reproductions of famous illustrations from the past. Copyright 2001, Barrons Educational Series, Inc .