Great Fighters of the World

Of all the numerous types of flying machines produced since the first days of powered flight, fighter aircraft will always capture the imagination more than any other. In Great Fighters of the World you'll fiind the amazing stories of the most famous of these awe-inspiring machines, highlighting their influence on the conflicts they fought in. This special 132-page publication recalls the technology, triumph and tragedy of aerial warfare.

Features Include:
• World War One - Profiles of legendary early fighter aircraft such as the Fokker Eindecker and Bristol F2B
• Duel of Aces – Tom Allett recalls the great encounter between Manfred von Richthofen and Lanoe Hawker VC
• World Was Two – As technology progressed, so did the standard of aircraft such as Supermarine’s Spitfire and the Messerschmitt Me 262
• South Atlantic Shoot-Out – Flight Lieutenant Dave Morgan recalls duelling with Argentine jets in combat over the Falkland Islands.
• Top-Gun Fighters – From Eurofighter Typhoon to F-22 Raptor, today’s combat jets display the most cutting-edge technology and can push even the most experienced pilots to the limit