The Hamlyn concise guide to American aircraft of World War II

London: Chancellor Press, 1996. Chancellor Press Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in illustrated boards, in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 256 pages: illustrations (some color); 25 cm. Summary: This illustrated guide looks at major American aircraft of World War II, showing the design of 133 fighter bombers used in the war. It describes how the aircraft were deployed in bombing missions, their pilots, the firepower they were capable of, and how they survived the conflict. Subjects: Airplanes, Military -- United States. World War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, American. Airplanes, Military. Military operations, Aerial -- American. United States.